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Nigeria: Polaris Bank wins MSME Digital Bank award
Polaris Bank has emerged as the winner of the MSME Digital Bank of the Year (Inclusive Growth) at the second edition of the ...
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Nigeria strengthens AfCFTA competitiveness with fibre expansion
Nigeria’s digital infrastructure took a significant step forward with the commissioning of Africa’s largest fibre optic cable factory and the continent’s first fibre-reinforced ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Edun Pledges Review of Capital Gains Tax to Strengthen Investor Confidence and Economic Growth
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to review provisions of ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NDIC Reiterates Two-Week Deadline for Banks to Resolve Customer Complaints
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has reaffirmed its directive requiring all deposit money banks to resolve customer complaints within two weeks, emphasizing ...
Kenya
Kenya: KRA Plans to Introduce a New Automated Digital System to Validate Tax Returns
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is rolling out a new automated digital system to validate tax returns starting January 1, 2026. This system ...
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Nigeria: Equinix Unveils Plans for $22 Million Data Centre in Lagos to Boost West Africa’s Digital Infrastructure
Global digital infrastructure leader Equinix has announced plans to establish a new $22 million data centre in Lagos, marking its first greenfield facility ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: LCFE, PENCOM Forge Path for Pension Fund Investments in Gold-backed Securities
The Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange (LCFE), and National Pension Commission (PenCom), have announced plans to explore strategies for expanding investment opportunities in gold-backed securities through Nigeria’s ...
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Nigeria: Standard Chartered Phases Out Personal Banking, Introduces Emerging Affluent Segment with New Minimum Balance Rule
Standard Chartered Bank has announced a major shift in its retail banking strategy, confirming that customers will be required to maintain a minimum ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: ALTON Calls for Clearer Regulatory Boundaries in Nigeria’s Digital Economy Bill
The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria (ALTON) has urged the National Assembly to ensure clarity, collaboration, and regulatory harmony in the ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Laws strengthen bank-failure prosecution, says NDIC boss
The Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, Mr Thompson Sunday, has stated that the new laws have strengthened the corporation’s ...