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Rwanda and Qatar strengthens ties with financial services agreement
Rwanda and Qatar set to benefit from mutual recognition agreements for new business opportunities in both markets following a new agreement between Qatar ...
News
Nigeria: CBN set for e-Naira, to own majority stake in Bitt Inc. – Emefiele
The Central Bank of Nigeria plans to own majority stake in Bitt Inc., CBN’s technical partner for digital currency, e-Naira. The CBN Governor, ...
Ghana
Ghana: Vodafone Business Unveils Packages for SMEs
Vodafone Business, the enterprise arm of Vodafone Ghana, has announced various support packages for the growth of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in ...
News
Uganda: BoU Withdraws Appeal Against Sudhir
Bank of Uganda has withdrawn an appeal in their case – Crane Bank (In Receivership) against Sudhir Ruparelia and Meera Investments Limited. “Take ...
Africa
Seychelles: Bank Al Habib Limited to Close Its Branch in Seychelles
The Central Bank of Seychelles has confirmed that the Bank Al Habib Limited has submitted a request for the voluntary closure of its ...
Africa
Namibia: Forex Dealer to Face 365 Charges
Foreign currency dealer Michael Amushelelo and his business partner Gregory Cloete have made a first pretrial appearance in the Windhoek High Court, where ...
Egypt
EGYPT: REMITTANCES RECORD $31.4BN IN FY 2020/21 – CENTRAL BANK OF EGYPT
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) said that remittances from Egyptians working abroad increased by about $3.7bn (13.2%) during fiscal year (FY) 2020/21, ...
Africa
UN Calls on Nigeria, Others to Tighten Cybersecurity Regulations
The International Telecommunications Union (ITU), the global telecommunications arm of the United Nations (UN) has called on the government of Nigeria, and other ...
Kenya
Safaricom in $300 million Kenya Power smart meter deal
Kenyan telecoms operator Safaricom, has submitted a proposal to Kenya Power for the installation of a $300 million smart meter system, in a deal aimed ...
News
Nigeria: Access Bank’s oversubscribed $500 million bond may help strengthen exchange rate
Access Bank Plc has successfully launched a $500 million Unsecured Eurobond, as part of its Global Medium-Term Note Programme. The deal drew huge ...