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Nigeria: NITDA Seeks Public Input on New IT Regulations to Strengthen Nigeria’s Digital Infrastructure
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has invited stakeholders to review and provide input on several draft guidelines designed to regulate IT ...
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Nigeria: MTN MoMo and EcoCash Collaboration Revolutionizes Remittances for Zimbabweans in South Africa
Zimbabweans living and working in South Africa now have a seamless way to send money home, thanks to a new partnership between MTN ...
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Nigeria: PenCom Targets Informal Sector with Revamped Micro Pension Plan
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has unveiled a series of transformative initiatives to expand the reach of its Micro Pension Plan (MPP) and ...
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Nigeria: Tax Breaks for Nigeria’s Lowest Earners as Fiscal Reforms Aim for Equity
In a landmark move to alleviate the financial burden on Nigeria’s lowest earners, Taiwo Oyedele, Chair of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax ...
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Nigeria: Moniepoint Targets Commercial Banking License to Transform Nigeria’s Financial Sector
Moniepoint, one of Nigeria’s leading fintech unicorns, has set its sights on obtaining a commercial banking license from the Central Bank of Nigeria ...
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Africa: UBA and Mastercard Unveil Special Debit Card with Exclusive Benefits for 75th Anniversary
In celebration of its 75th anniversary, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has partnered with Mastercard to introduce a special commemorative debit card, ...
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Nigeria: 28 Million Nigerians Remain Unbanked, Despite CBN’s Financial Inclusion Gains
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reported yesterday that over 28 million Nigerians still lack access to formal financial products and services, even ...
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Nigeria’s CBN Strengthens Financial Inclusion Drive with Launch of We-Fi Code and Dashboard
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reinforced its commitment to advancing financial inclusion as a foundation for economic growth, unveiling the We-Fi ...
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Nigeria: Money Market Rates Surge Amid Liquidity Squeeze Due to CRR Debits
Money market rates surged to double-digit highs this week, driven by a liquidity squeeze in the banking sector. Opening with a liquidity deficit ...
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Nigeria: Federal Government to Begin Clearing Pension Backlog Next Week – Finance Minister Edun
The Federal Government of Nigeria will begin addressing the backlog of pension payments under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) next week, according to ...