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Nigeria: CBN defers eNaira October 1 launch
The Central bank of Nigeria (CBN) has deferred the official launch of its Digital Currency, the eNaira. The spokesman of the bank, Mr ...
Intelligence
Nigeria’s e-security ranks top 50 globally, best in Africa ― Report
Nigeria’s e-security has been ranked among the top 50 worldwide, better than any other African country according to a report. South Africa, well-known ...
News
Nigeria: Standard Chartered launches Smart Business Loan (SBL)
Standard Chartered has launched the Smart Business Loan (SBL) product for customers in Nigeria. SBL is an unsecured instalment/term loan to Business Banking ...
News
Nigeria: FIRS urges govts to add value to collected taxes
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has urged state governments not to only collect taxes but also add value to the taxes collected. ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NCC insists on October 31 deadline for NIN-SIM integration
The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) insists on October 31 as the deadline given to Nigerians to link their National Identity Numbers (NIN) with ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Ed-Tech startup Edves raises $575k to bring more schools online
Nigerian ed-tech startup Edves has raised a US$575,000 seed funding round to help it improve its product and bring more schools online. Formed ...
South Africa
SA: Ukheshe Technologies Partner With Africa’s Latest Tech Unicorn, Chipper
Ukheshe Technologies has announced a new partnership with Chipper, one of Africa’s most valuable startups, to enhance and accelerate the rollout out of Chipper’s digital ...
News
Nigeria: BCAN Backs Banks, CBN in Publishing Forex Defaulters’ Names
The Bank Customers Association of Nigeria (BCAN) have lauded the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) foreign exchange policy and deposit money banks decision ...
Ghana
Ghana: BoG Purchases 280 Kilogrammes of Gold to Shore Up Exchange Foreign Reserves
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has so far purchased 280 kilogrammes of gold under its Domestic Gold Purchase programme to help shore up ...
News
Uganda: UBA Bank Appointed a Primary Dealer in Government Debt Market
United Bank for Africa Uganda (UBA) has been appointed a primary dealer bank by Bank of Uganda with effect from October 1, 2021. ...