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Global: BIS Names IMF’s Tommaso Mancini-Griffoli as New Head of Innovation Hub
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has appointed Tommaso Mancini-Griffoli, a senior IMF official, as the next Head of the ...
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Toward a New Impact Narrative for Financial Inclusion
How do financial services impact the lives of poor people? Though the global development community has debated this question for ...
Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa attracted $3.9 billion VC deals in 6 years
613 VC deals valued at $3.9 billion occurred in Africa between 2014 and 2019. Fintechs, information technology firms, and other ...
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Nigeria: Cash circulation steadies as CBN tightens oversight
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has stepped up efforts to strengthen operational discipline across the financial system, with renewed emphasis on ensuring ...
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Nigeria: NRS warns security agencies over planned anti-tax protests
The Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), formerly the Federal Inland Revenue Service, Zacch Adedeji, has urged security agencies to remain ...
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Nigeria: Economy will profit from financial sector reforms – CBN’s outlook for 2026
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has projected a 4.49 per cent economic growth and inflation easing to an average 12.94 per cent ...
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Nigeria: SEC signals tougher market enforcement in 2026
Nigeria’s capital market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has announced plans to significantly strengthen enforcement actions in 2026, following the enactment ...
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Global: Dollar trims gains as investors await key US economic data
The dollar started the first full trading week of 2026 near a four-week high on Monday, recovering from a weak December as investors ...
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Global: BOJ governor signals continued interest rate hikes
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Monday that the central bank will continue to raise interest rates if economic activity and ...
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Nigeria: Benefits of New Tax Laws for Nigerians
With the government enforcing the new tax laws from January 1, 2026, many Nigerians are seeking to understand how these changes will affect ...
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Nigeria: Bad loans rise as CBN ends pandemic-era forbearance
Nigeria’s banking sector recorded a rise in non-performing loans in 2025 following the Central Bank of Nigeria’s withdrawal of regulatory forbearance granted during ...
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Nigeria: FG targets policy, data reforms to deepen AfCFTA implementation
The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment (FMITI), is planning a broad policy and data overhaul to deepen ...
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Nigeria: Budget Office Warns Against Speculation Over Tax Reform Acts
The Budget Office of the Federation has defended the integrity of Nigeria’s recently enacted Tax Reform Acts, cautioning against what it described as ...
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Nigeria’s New Tax Regime Begins as NRS Replaces FIRS
Nigeria’s new tax regime officially commenced today with the transition of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) into the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), ...
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Nigeria: NDIC restates fiscal compliance, seeks policy exemption to strengthen reserves
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has reiterated its full compliance with fiscal and financial regulations, including the Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) 2007, ...
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Nigeria: GTCO secures CBN, SEC approval to raise N10bn via private placement
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has received regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Securities and Exchange Commission ...
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Nigeria: FIRS accredits PwC as system integrator for mandatory e-invoicing
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has accredited PwC Nigeria as a system integrator for the country’s mandatory e-invoicing regime under the Monitoring, ...
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Nigeria: FG cost-to-income policy eroding depositor protection buffer — NDIC
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has raised concerns that the Federal Government’s 50 per cent cost-to-income ratio policy is constraining its capacity ...
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Nigeria: NAICOM insists insurance recapitalisation deadline remains unchanged
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has ruled out any extension of the ongoing insurance industry recapitalisation deadline, stressing that the timeline is clearly ...
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Nigeria: CBN projects FX reserves to rise to $51bn by 2026
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has projected that the country’s external reserves will rise to $51.04bn in 2026, up from an estimated ...
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Nigeria: CBN FX reforms fuel return of foreign card usage
Foreign card usage is gradually returning to Nigeria after years of restrictions, signalling improved foreign exchange liquidity and renewed confidence in the country’s ...
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Nigeria: CBN strengthens banking sector resilience as recapitalisation gathers pace
Nigeria’s banking system remains fundamentally stable, sound and resilient, serving as a critical pillar of financial stability, according to the Central Bank of ...
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Nigeria: Oyedele Spells Out Tax ID Requirements for Bank Accounts
Taiwo Oyedele, the Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, has stepped in to clear up the confusion around Tax ...
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TECNO and CAF Elevate Dream On The Field to New Heights with “Future Star of Africa” Youth Sponsorship Initiative
Groundbreaking partnership transforms pitch renovation program into comprehensive talent development platform, offering long-term support for promising U12-15 players across African nations. RABAT, Morocco, ...
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TECNO Glory Night Awards, Co-Hosted with TikTok Live and CAF, Celebrated Africa’s Top Influencers and the “Power Your Moment” Spirit at AFCON Morocco
CASABLANCA, Morocco, 26 December 2025/African Media Agency (AMA)/ – TECNO Glory Night Awards, jointly organized with TikTok Live and CAF, celebrated the creativity ...
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TECNO Brings Immersive Fan Experience to AFCON 2025 with Pop-Up Stores and Interactive Zones Across Morocco
Dual-city activation in Rabat and Casablanca showcases AI-powered experiences, creative workshops, and community engagement throughout tournament CASABLANCA, Morocco, 24 December 2025/African Media Agency ...
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Nigeria: Oyedele highlights sub-national tax reform as key to economic sustainability
The Chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has underscored the importance of transforming tax administration at the ...
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African countries study Nigeria’s data protection ecosystem
At least eight African countries are currently studying Nigeria’s data protection ecosystem as they seek to strengthen their own regulatory frameworks and institutional ...
