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Nigeria: Hackathon – CBN, AFF to Assist 10 Startups to Increase eNaira Adoption
On October 25, Nigeria became the first country in Africa to introduce a digital currency, with the launch of the eNaira. Since then, ...
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Nigeria: Capital Market Master Plan Promotes Transparency, Confidence – SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says the Capital Market Master Plan (CMMP) initiatives have helped in promoting transparency, protecting investors and enhancing ...
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Nigeria: First African Country to Launch Digital Currency – CBN Governor
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, said that Nigeria is the first country in Africa to launch the ...
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Nigeria: Firstbank Reopens Abuja Headquarters
First Bank Limited has reopened its headquarters (Coomassie House) located at the Central Business District, Abuja. The office was on August 4, sealed ...
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Nigeria: New Fees on Adverts, Promos not Double Taxation – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says payment on advertisements and promotions does not amount to double taxation. The NCC cleared the misconception at ...
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Nigeria: Call for Contributions to the National Artificial Intelligence Policy
Artificial Intelligence (AI) growth can be attributed to Digital Innovation and the evolution of technology. Globally, countries are grappling with ways to manage ...
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Nigeria: Rising Debt- CBN says Borrowing is a Component of Fiscal Responsibility
Nigeria cannot stop borrowing, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), especially when it is necessary because it is a component of fiscal responsibility. ...
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Nigeria: QED makes its first African investment, backing Nigerian fintech TeamApt in $50M+ deal
QED Investors, a U.S. fintech-focused venture capital firm, has led a new investment in TeamApt, a Nigerian fintech that provides business payments and banking platforms. The investment ...
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Nigeria: NDIC Chief Bello Hassan Blames Banks Failure on Managers
Mr Bello Hassan, the Managing Director, Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), has blamed the failure of banking institutions on the officers entrusted to ...
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Nigeria: NCC Remitted N463b to Federation Account in 5 Years
In the past 5 years, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) transferred N463 billion to the Federal Government’s Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF). Prof. Umar Danbatta, Executive ...
