Africa
Africa: Access Bank Finalizes Acquisition of Standard Chartered Operations in Angola and Sierra Leone
Access Holdings Plc has announced the successful acquisition of Standard Chartered Bank Angola S.A. and Standard Chartered Bank (Sierra Leone) Limited by its ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: House of Representatives to Summon CBN Governor, Bank CEOs Over Unverified POS Operators
The House of Representatives has resolved to summon the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, alongside the Chief Executive ...
News
Nigeria: CBN Intervenes with $48 Million Sale to Defend the Naira
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has sold $48 million to authorized dealer banks in its ongoing efforts to stabilize the naira and ...
News
Nigeria: SEC Assures Investors of Fund Safety Amid Fintech Growth
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reassured investors of the safety of their funds as financial technology (Fintech) reshapes Nigeria’s investment landscape. ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: PenCom Launches E-Pension Clearance Certificate Application Portal for Employers
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has introduced a fully automated online platform for employers to apply for Pension Clearance Certificates (PCCs), marking a ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN Raises Interest Rate to 27.5% Amid Inflation Concerns
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased its Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 25 basis points to 27.5%, up from 27.25%. The ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN Sets $100,000 Minimum Trade Limit on New Electronic FX Platform
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the introduction of a minimum trade threshold of $100,000 for transactions conducted on its newly ...
Africa
Africa: ECOWAS Launches e-Certificate of Origin to Boost Trade and Combat Fraud
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially launched its electronic certificate of origin (e-CO), a groundbreaking digital tool aimed at ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Corporate Governance: A Pillar for Telecom Industry Growth – Maida
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has underscored the pivotal role of corporate governance in driving the success and sustainability of the telecom industry. ...
Nigeria
Nigerian Banks and Corporates Raise N2.7 Trillion from Capital Market in 2024 – SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that Nigerian banks and other corporates raised a total of ₦2.7 trillion from the capital ...
