Global
Global: Data Protection Commission announces conclusion of inquiry into WhatsApp
The Data Protection Commission (“DPC”) has announced the conclusion of an inquiry into the processing carried out by WhatsApp Ireland Limited (“WhatsApp Ireland”) ...
Global
Global: Universal Digital Payments Network launched at Davos
A Universal Digital Payments Network (UDPN) for stablecoins and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) was launched at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in ...
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Nigeria: Emefiele Appeals against Summon in $53m Judgement Debt Suit
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin Emefiele has appealed against the judgment of a Federal High Court, Abuja, ...
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Nigeria’s Central Bank Vows to Sanction Banks Hoarding New Notes
The Central Bank of Nigeria on Thursday (January 19, 2023) vowed to sanction any commercial bank found hoarding the new naira notes. The ...
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Zimbabwe: RBZ Allotments Surge to U.S.$14,5 Mln – Pressure Mounts to Rein in Parallel Market Rates
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Auction’s allotments hit US$14,5 million responding to new year’s foreign currency demands. This comes amid mounting pressure ...
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Nigeria: Naira Redesign – CBN May Increase Money Supply to Boost Availability of New Banknotes
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said it would take appropriate measures where necessary to increase money supply in order to boost the ...
Ghana
Ghana: ADB appoints Eno Ofori-Atta as Deputy MD
Agricultural Development Bank Plc has announced the appointment of Eno Ofori-Atta as its new Deputy Managing Director. Her appointment takes effect from December ...
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Nigeria: APPLY- UK Government Launches Climate Finance Accelerator Nigeria, Calls for Proposals
UK Government-funded CFA Nigeria has today, opened a call for proposals for the Climate FinanceAccelerator (CFA) Nigeria programme. CFA Nigeria is a climate finance ...
Global
Global: Payments platform Pine Labs announces UAE expansion
India’s Pine Labs, a merchant commerce omnichannel platform, has opened its regional office in the UAE, and will partner with local banks and ...
Ghana
Ghana: Zenith Bank still an active operator in securities industry and banking sector – SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has clarified that Zenith Bank Ghana Limited actively remains an operator in Ghana’s securities market and banking ...