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Global: UK’s cashless transition under the microscope as Payments Choice Alliance pushes back
The UK is gearing up to follow the footsteps of Norway and Sweden as an increasingly cashless society given the sparse usage of ...
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Nigeria: NIMC Urges Improved Internet Connectivity to Drive Financial Inclusion
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), has stressed the need for expansion in broadband connectivity to drive financial inclusion across the country. The ...
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Nigeria: CBN expresses commitment to forex expansion
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, has said the banking sector was committed to expanding foreign exchange supply in ...
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Nigeria: NITDA, LEAP Africa collaborate to harness youths’ talents for economic growth
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has agreed partner with LEAP Africa, a non-profit organisation that focuses on leadership development, to harness ...
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Global: Elon Musk Confirms Linda Yaccarino New CEO of Twitter
Elon Musk has confirmed that former NBCUniversal ad executive Linda Yaccarino is the new CEO of Twitter. “@LindaYacc will focus primarily on business operations, while I focus on product design ...
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Global: BIS issues comprehensive paper on offline CBDC payments
According to the Bank for International Settlements, offline payments with CBDCs raise new risks related to counterfeiting, fraud and privacy concerns. The Bank ...
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Global: Access Bank expands global footprint to France
Access Bank Plc, the flagship company of Access Holdings Plc, has officially launched its subsidiary in Paris, France. According to the group, the ...
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Nigeria: Telcos’ umbrella body confirms withdrawal of USSD services to banks
Umbrella body of the telcom companies, the Association of Licensed Telecom Operators in Nigeria, ALTON, has provided more details on its dispute with ...
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Global: Elon Musk says he has found new Twitter CEO
Elon Musk said on Thursday (May 11, 2023) he has found a new chief executive for Twitter, but did not name the person, ...
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Global: Google to release new AI tools in race against ChatGPT and Microsoft
Google (NASDAQ: GOOGL) is set to release new general-purpose AI tools for “helping people reach their full potential.” Facing stiff competition from projects ...