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Nigeria: NAICOM Applauds NDPC for Advancing Data Privacy Awareness and Capacity Building
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has commended the National Data Protection Commission (NDPC) for its proactive measures in raising awareness and building capacity ...
Africa
Africa: DDoS Attacks in MENA Surge 211% in Q2 2024, Financial Sector Emerges as Primary Target
In the second quarter of 2024, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region saw a dramatic 211% increase in Distributed Denial of ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN Auctions $876.26 Million to Stabilize Naira
In a major move to strengthen the struggling naira, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has auctioned $876.26 million to end users, with ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NGX Supports FCMB’s N111 Billion Capital Raise
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has endorsed FCMB Group Plc’s plan to raise approximately N110.9 billion through a public offering. FCMB Group’s public ...
Africa
Africa: 75% of Nigerian and Ghanaian Workers Eager to Embrace GenAI – Report
A recent report highlights that 75% of workers in Nigeria and Ghana are ready to integrate Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) into their professional ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: SEC to Unveil Strategic Plans for Nigerian Capital Market
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is poised to present its strategic vision for the Nigerian capital market at the upcoming Second Capital ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN Issues Updated Forex Guidelines for CCI Transactions
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released new guidelines clarifying the application of the Foreign Exchange Manual concerning transactions involving Certificates of ...
Africa
RegTech Africa & KYC IN AFRICA: Compliance and AML Challenges and Opportunities in Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria, July 9, 2024 – RegTech Africa, in partnership with KYC in Africa, is excited to announce an upcoming webinar titled “RegTech ...
Egypt
Egypt’s Lucky ONE secures $3M to expand operations and enter new markets
Lucky ONE, a prominent Egyptian fintech founded by Ayman Essawy (Chairman), Momtaz Moussa (CEO), and Marwan Kenawy in 2019, has successfully secured $3 ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN Ends 12-Month Forex Policy with $876M Auction
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has conducted a significant forex auction, dispensing $876.26 million to end users through bids submitted by 26 ...