Nigeria
Nigeria: PenCom Strengthens Strategy to Protect N24.11 Trillion Pension Assets Against Inflation and Economic Shocks
Amid heightened economic volatility, rising inflation, and eroding purchasing power of Retirement Savings Account (RSA) holders, the National Pension Commission (PenCom) is moving ...
News
Nigeria: ESG Now Core to Economic Growth and National Transformation — FITC CEO
The Managing Director/CEO of the Financial Institutions Training Centre (FITC), Dr. Chizor Malize, has reaffirmed that Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles have ...
News
Nigeria’s Instant Payment System Among World’s Most Advanced – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed the country’s position as a global leader in instant payments, citing the sophistication of its ...
Regulatory
SA: Ramaphosa Backs Inclusive Digital Access Over Rigid BEE Compliance Amid Starlink Debate
President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to expanding internet access across South Africa, signalling support for a more flexible interpretation of ...
Africa
Afreximbank Flags Emerging Threats to Africa’s Development
The Senior Executive Vice President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Denys Denya, has raised the alarm over the resurgence of forces working ...
News
Seychelles Leads Africa in Blockchain Funding, Despite Falling Volumes and Low Adoption
Seychelles has emerged once again as the top recipient of blockchain funding in Africa, attracting 33% of the continent’s total investments in 2024, ...
News
Nigeria Embraces Tax Dispute Resolution Framework to Enhance Revenue Mobilisation
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to building a fair, responsive, and revenue-efficient tax system by deepening the integration of ...
News
Nigeria: Analysts Link Inflation Slowdown to Rising FX Inflows, Moderated Money Supply
Nigeria’s recent deceleration in inflation has been attributed to improving macroeconomic fundamentals, enhanced foreign exchange inflows, and tighter monetary and fiscal coordination. Analysts ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Bridging Financial Inclusion Gaps Could Lift 700,000 Nigerians Out of Poverty – SEC DG
The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has emphasized that narrowing the financial inclusion gender gap could ...
Cameroon
Cameroon: Flutterwave Secures Regulatory Approval to Expand Digital Payment Services in Cameroon
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has deepened its footprint in Central Africa with the official launch of fully licensed digital payment services ...