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, ...
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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 ...
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Nigeria risks losing up to $2tn by sidelining blockchain opportunities
Nigeria could forfeit as much as $2 trillion in economic value if it fails to fully harness opportunities in the blockchain sector, according ...
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Nigeria: PenCom accredits first pension agent to drive Personal Pension Plan enrolment
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has accredited its first pension agent to support enrolment into the Personal Pension Plan (PPP), marking a key ...
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Nigeria: ‘Value addition policy must balance competitiveness, capacity, efficiency’ – CPPE Boss
Chief Executive Officer, Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE), Dr Muda Yusuf has called for a balanced approach to the government’s value addition ...
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Nigeria: NDPC and NCC sign MoU to strengthen data protection in Nigeria’s telecom sector
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to reinforce data protection ...