Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN Governor Advocates Regional Cooperation Against Money Laundering
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has called for increased cooperation among monetary authorities in the West ...
Regulatory
Uganda Reiterates Ban on Using National ID Cards as Loan Collateral
Uganda’s Minister of Information, Communications Technology, and National Guidance, Chris Baryomunsi, has issued a stern warning against the illegal practice of money lenders ...
Gabon
Gabon Unveils New National Digital ID System
After over a decade of anticipation, Gabonese citizens can now apply for and receive a national digital ID card. The new identity credential, ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN Governor Highlights Financial Stability Risks from Increasing NBFI and Fintech Transactions
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, has voiced concerns about the rising transaction volumes of Non-Bank Financial Institutions ...
Africa
African ICT Leaders Advocate for Tax Cuts on Digital Gadgets
At the LEAP summit in Shanghai, China, African telecom and ICT leaders urged governments across the continent to lower taxes on digital gadgets ...
News
Nigeria: MTN to Build West Africa’s Largest Data Centre
MTN Nigeria has announced plans to construct the largest data centre in West Africa, featuring a 1,500-rack capacity and Tier 4 specifications within ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NIA Advocates for Passage of Insurance Reform Bill
The Nigerian Insurers Association (NIA) has committed to intensifying its efforts to ensure the passage of the Nigerian Insurance Reform Bill 2024, currently ...
News
Nigeria: Enhanced SoftPOS Adoption Key to Resolving Funds Transfer Issues – Stakeholders
Stakeholders in the e-commerce sector are advocating for the wider adoption of SoftPOS, a payment system that enables financial transactions without the need ...
News
Nigerian Official Promotes Blockchain and AI to Combat Illicit Financial Flows
Olanipekun Olukoyede, the Chairman of Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has underscored the potential of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence (AI) ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN Engages Organised Private Sector to Enhance Productive Sector
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently convened a dialogue with the Organised Private Sector (OPS) and key stakeholders to discuss strategies for ...