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Nigeria: Telecoms Drive ICT Sector as Contribution to Nigeria’s Real GDP Rises to 19.78%
The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector contributed 19.78% to Nigeria’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the second quarter of 2024, according ...
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Nigeria: NAICOM Considers Recapitalisation Amid Plans to Revamp Insurance Regulation
The Nigerian insurance industry may soon face a new wave of recapitalisation as the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) unveils a comprehensive plan to ...
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Nigeria: SEC Encourages Investors to Secure Dividends via Enhanced E-Dividend Portal
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is urging investors to utilize its newly revamped e-dividend portal, highlighting the platform’s enhanced security features and ...
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Nigeria: Stakeholders Praise NAICOM’s Efforts in Managing Ailing Insurance Companies
Several stakeholders in the insurance sector have commended the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) for its proactive management of struggling firms within the industry. ...
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Nigeria: FCMB Pension MD Christopher Bajowa Elected as New PenOp President
Christopher Bajowa, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of FCMB Pension Limited, has been elected as the new President of the Pension ...
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Nigeria: CBN and SEC Approve Ecobank’s Custody Business Launch in Nigeria
Ecobank Nigeria Limited has secured approvals from both the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to launch ...
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Nigeria to Introduce New Tax Laws and Crypto Licensing to Regulate $400M Cryptocurrency Market
Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Chairman of Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), has announced plans to introduce a bill aimed at establishing new tax ...
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Nigeria Records Unprecedented Remittance Inflows: CBN Reports $553 Million in July 2024
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced a historic surge in remittance inflows, reporting a record-breaking $553 million in July 2024. This ...
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Nigeria: Stripe Introduces Naira Payment Option for U.S. Merchants in Nigeria
Stripe, the global financial infrastructure provider, has unveiled a new feature that enables its U.S.-based merchants to accept payments in Nigeria’s local currency, ...
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Nigeria: Stakeholders Advocate for Compliance-Driven Crypto Regulation in Nigeria
While acknowledging the government’s concerns, industry experts agree that a balanced regulatory approach could yield more effective results for Nigeria’s cryptocurrency sector. Local ...