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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 ...
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Global: BNP Paribas Harnesses Generative AI to Accelerate ESG Assessment Process
BNP Paribas has introduced a generative AI-powered tool designed to streamline the completion of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) assessments, significantly reducing the ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Nigeria: National Payment Stack Records First Live Transaction, Signaling New Era in Nigeria’s Digital Payments
Nigeria has recorded the first live transaction on the National Payment Stack (NPS), marking a significant milestone in the country’s transition to a ...
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Global: Bancomat announces EUR-BANK stablecoin to combat European payments fragmentation
Italian payment network Bancomat announced its EUR-BANK stablecoin during the Salone dei Pagamenti event in Milan on Thursday. The stablecoin will be designed ...
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Global: Atom Bank Introduces Tax-Efficient Easy Access Cash ISA
UK-based Atom bank has launched a new Easy Access Cash Individual Savings Account (ISA), offering savers a variable tax-free interest rate of 4% ...
Africa
Africa: Mastercard Says Global Tech Can Enable Scalable Infrastructure for African Banks, Fintechs
Mastercard has called on African banks and fintech companies to adopt global technology tools to strengthen and expand their digital infrastructure across the ...
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Nigeria: NAICOM to Commence Feedback on Review of Operators’ Plans
The commissioner for Insurance, Mr Olusegun Ayo Omosehin has given an update on the insurance sector’s preparation for the on going recapitalisation exercise ...