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Nigeria: AfCFTA has the potential to lift over 100 million Africans out of poverty – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has stated that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has the potential to lift over 100 ...
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Nigeria: SEC approves MTN Nigeria’s N89.99bn series II bond
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted MTN Nigeria Communications approval to launch its series II 10-year Fixed Rate Bond (Series II ...
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Nigeria: Klasha raises $2,400,000 to accelerate cross-border operations
Lagos and San Francisco-based startup, Klasha, has closed a $2,400,000 seed funding round led by Greycroft. In the round, Klasha also welcomed the ...
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Nigeria: Carbon Microfinance Bank introduces Visa debit cards
Carbon Microfinance Bank has launched fully digital banking service that allows customers to open a bank account, own Visa debit cards, enjoy 15.5% on savings ...
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Nigeria: NDIC warns bank customers against falling prey to ponzi schemes
Bank depositors have been warned by the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) against falling prey to Ponzi schemes. This was disclosed by the ...
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Nigeria: NCC introduces business rules for sim registration, replacement, unveils 3 key regulatory instruments
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, has announced the introduction of Business Rules for SIM Registration and SIM Replacement which is to further ensure ...
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Nigeria: Shecluded secures Google Grant to drive financial inclusion for women
This funding will enable Shecluded to provide more access to financial services and business resources to women in Africa. Leading Nigerian fintech company, ...
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Nigeria: NCC disqualifies Nigerians below 18 from getting SIM
The Nigerian Communications Commission has disqualified anyone below the age of 18 from registering and owning a Subscriber Identity Module in Nigeria. This ...
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Nigeria’s payment system attracts $500m investment in five years —CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria has said the country’s payment system attracted about $500m worth of investments between 2015 and 2020. The Central ...
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Nigeria: Winner Emerges in Impact Africa Elevator Pitch Competition
WAFUNDA, a social tech enterprise based in South Africa has emerged overall winner of the first Impact Africa Elevator Pitch Competition. This was ...