Nigeria
NAICOM Calls on Policyholders to Claim Unsettled Insurance Claims
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has issued an appeal to the public with insurance policies to collect their outstanding settlements from underwriting companies. ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: FCCPC Grants Approval to Ten New Digital Money Lenders in Nigeria
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has officially registered ten new companies to operate as digital money lenders in Nigeria. With ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: House of Representatives Advances Bill to Amend CBN Act
A bill aimed at amending the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Act successfully passed its Second Reading in the House of Representatives on ...
Africa
Africa: ECOWAS Group and ICPC Advocate Heightened Action Against Illicit Financial Flows in Africa
Mr. Edwin Harris, the Director-General of the ECOWAS Inter-Governmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA), Senegal, has called on African ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NCC Emphasizes the Benefits of Technology-as-a-Service (TaaS)
Dr. Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice-Chairman of the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC), underscored the significance of Technology as a Service (TaaS) for the ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN Affirms Legality of Old Banknotes, Urges Public Acceptance
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reiterated that every banknote issued by the institution remains legal tender, urging the public not to ...
News
SA: Fitch Highlights Concerns Over South Africa’s Fiscal Outlook Due to Wage Costs
Fitch Ratings has expressed alignment with the South African government’s projection of government debt/GDP reaching 77.7% in the fiscal year ending March 2026. ...
News
Nigeria: Naira Exchange Rates Diverge Amidst FX Demand and Supply Dynamics
The Nigerian naira witnessed divergent exchange rates following a surge in its recovery after the apex bank’s settlement of the FX backlog. Despite ...
News
Nigeria: NCC Emphasizes ICT’s Crucial Role in Combating Financial Crimes
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) underscores the pivotal role of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the fight against financial crimes. Dr. Aminu ...
News
Nigeria: NIGCOMSAT’s Role in Advancing Digitalization and Boosting Revenue
Mrs. Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT), emphasized the substantial contributions of her organization to Nigeria’s digitalization ...