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Nigeria’s Credit Penetration Rises to 14%
Credit penetration in Nigeria has increased to 14%, largely driven by the efforts of CRC Credit Bureau Limited, the nation’s leading credit bureau ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: SEC Praises NASD’s Innovations, Pledges Support for Nigerian Capital Market
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has lauded NASD Plc’s Board and Management for their recent innovations aimed at enhancing competitiveness and fostering ...
Africa
African Ministers Endorse AI Strategy to Drive Digital Transformation Across the Continent
African ICT and Communications Ministers have unanimously adopted the “Continental Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategy and African Digital Compact” to accelerate the continent’s digital ...
Cameroon
Cameroon Lawmakers Review Legislation to Address Statelessness
Cameroon’s Parliament is currently reviewing a bill that would allow the country to join two United Nations Conventions focused on the recognition and ...
Africa
Africa: Interswitch and ACI Worldwide Host High-Profile Event to Enhance Africa’s Digital Payment Ecosystem
Interswitch, a leading African payments and digital commerce company, recently partnered with ACI Worldwide, a global leader in real-time payments software, to host ...
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South Africa Fintech Ukheshe Rebrands as EFT Corporation, Aiming to Boost Financial Inclusion in Africa
South African fintech company Ukheshe has rebranded as EFT Corporation following its acquisition of the long-established EFT Corporation in January 2024. This strategic ...
Kenya
Kenya: Safaricom and Pezesha Unveil New Loan Service for Small Businesses
Safaricom, Kenya’s leading mobile network operator, has partnered with digital lender Pezesha to introduce a new credit service for small business owners. This ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NITDA Launches Startup Labelling Committee to Propel Nigerian Startups
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has made a strategic move to advance the Nigeria Startup Act (NSA) by inaugurating the Startup ...
News
Nigeria: Financial Experts Urge Innovation to Counter Cyber Threats Amid $12bn Losses
Amid rising cyber threats leading to significant financial losses, experts in the financial sector are advocating for innovative solutions to bolster confidence in ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: SEC Advocates for Capital Market Innovation to Drive Sustainable Growth
The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Emomotimi Agama, has called on capital market operators to embrace innovation as a ...