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Nigeria: CBN tight monetary policy affecting banks’ profits, says operator
In the face of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s adoption of a hawkish monetary stance, more local lenders would pursue cross-border expansion, the ...
Ghana
Ghana: Mastercard joins US Vice President Kamala Harris with call to action on financial and digital inclusion in Africa
Mastercard joined US Vice President Kamala Harris for a roundtable discussion in Zambian capital, Lusaka, where she issued a call to action to public and private ...
Innovation
Mauritius Set to Embrace Blockchain Technology
Blockchain technology has been gaining popularity worldwide, and Mauritius is no exception. This article will explore Mauritius’ plans to embrace blockchain technology. Regulatory ...
Africa
Africa: MFS Africa partners with Access Bank to expand AccessAfrica remittance corridors
MFS Africa, the largest digital payments network in Africa, has announced a partnership with Access Bank, Nigeria’s largest bank, to expand its AccessAfrica ...
Regulatory
Zambia Tests Technology for Cryptocurrency Regulation: Minister Mutatin
Zambia’s finance minister, Felix Mutati, has revealed that the government is testing blockchain technology to regulate the country’s growing cryptocurrency industry. In this ...
News
Nigeria: NDPB Announces Plans to Create 250,000 Data Protection Talents
The Nigeria Data Protection Bureau (NDPB) has stated that the country will create a pool of 250,000 globally competent data privacy and protection ...
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Tunisia: Govt Announces Series of Measures in Favour of Bfpme
Prime Minister Najla Bouden chaired on Wednesday at the Kasbah a ministerial working session on the case of the Small and Medium Enterprises ...
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Uganda: Postbank Uganda Records 19 Percent Net Profits Growth
PostBank on Tuesday announced its financial results with a 19% increase in net profit for the year 2022. The state-owned bank reported a ...
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Sierra Leone: Smart Africa launches its digital academy in Sierra Leone
For its sixth academy on the continent, Smart Africa Alliance has chosen Sierra Leone. In partnership with the local government, the think tank ...
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Zambia: IMF, Zambia Reach Agreement on Extended Credit Facility
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached staff–level agreement with Zambia on an extended credit facility window to support the country’s economic position. ...