Nigeria
Nigeria: NAICOM, CRC explore data-sharing partnership to boost insurance oversight
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and CRC Credit Bureau have initiated discussions on a potential collaboration aimed at leveraging data and technology to ...
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Nigeria: NITDA backs Artificial Intelligence-driven transformation at Corporate Affairs Commission
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has thrown its weight behind the Corporate Affairs Commission’s (CAC) moves to recalibrate its operations with artificial intelligence–driven ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: SEC urges civil servants to build wealth through capital market
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has called on Nigerian civil servants to take advantage of opportunities in the capital market to build ...
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Nigeria: Bonds, Sukuk enhance Nigeria’s capital market, says DMO
Nigeria’s Debt Management Office (DMO) has said that the introduction of long-term government bonds, Sukuk and Green Bonds has helped to open Nigeria’s domestic capital ...
Fintech
Nigeria: PenCom engages Fintech on Technology to democratize pension contributions
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has partnered with fintech firm Awabah to make pension contributions more accessible, practical, and resilient for artisans, farmers, ...
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Nigeria: NCC restates commitment to regional digital integration
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in line with its commitment to collaboration and regional integration, has reaffirmed its dedication to strengthening partnerships among telecommunications ...
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Nigeria: Cardoso says Foreign Reserves now $49 billion
Nigeria’s net foreign reserves have risen to $49 billion in a remarkable sustained recovery from about $3 billion recorded in May 2023. Governor, ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Fed Govt adopts ‘investment budgeting’ to drive private-sector led growth
As part of a new Domestic Growth Acceleration Strategy (DGAS), the Federal Government has said it is changing its role in the economy from ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN, NCC move to enforce instant refunds for failed airtime, data transactions
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have proposed a 30-second refund timeline for failed airtime and data ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN flags fintech sector’s heavy reliance on foreign capital
Nigeria’s fintech industry, despite being one of the fastest-growing in Africa, remains significantly dependent on foreign investment, a vulnerability that exposes the sector ...