Nigeria
Nigeria: FIRS Chairman Advocates for Expanding Taxpayer Base Over Introducing New Taxes
The Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Dr. Zacch Adedeji, has reaffirmed that Nigeria’s ongoing tax reforms aim to broaden the ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Central Bank of Nigeria Raises Interest Rate to 27.50% Amid Inflation Battle
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased the benchmark interest rate to 27.50%, continuing its efforts ...
Nigeria
Nigeria’s Startups Grapple with Funding and Regulatory Hurdles
Despite significant growth in recent years, Nigeria’s startup ecosystem faces persistent challenges that threaten its trajectory. A Mixed Funding Landscape In the third ...
Africa
Africa: MTN Launches 5G Network in Benin, Ushering in a New Era of Connectivity
MTN’s introduction of 5G technology in Benin marks a significant milestone for the country, poised to impact its economy, industries, and technological landscape. ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NDIC Explains Delays in Paying Insured Deposits to Heritage Bank Customers
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has clarified why some customers of the now-defunct Heritage Bank have yet to receive their insured deposits. ...
News
Nigeria: Access Bank Denies Allegations of Missing Funds and Unethical Behavior
Access Bank Limited has categorically dismissed recent allegations of missing funds and unethical practices circulating on social media. In a statement, the bank ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Banks and Corporations Raise Over ₦2.7 Trillion from Capital Market – SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced that banks and other corporations have raised over ₦2.7 trillion from the Nigerian capital market ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NCC Simplifies Telecom Tariff Plans to Enhance Consumer Clarity
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has taken a significant step to streamline the telecom sector by limiting operators to a maximum of seven ...
Africa
Ghana and The Gambia Collaborate on Free Roaming to Enhance Regional Connectivity
Ghana and The Gambia have partnered to implement a free-roaming initiative, a progressive step in West Africa’s digital transformation. This collaboration aims to ...
Africa
Africa: UDPN and FORUS Digital Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Financial Innovation Across Africa
Universal Digital Payments Network (UDPN), a global leader in payments messaging for regulated stablecoins and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), has announced a ...