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Nigeria: FCMB Clears National Capital Threshold, Sets Sights on International Expansion
FCMB Group Plc has successfully secured a national banking licence for its flagship subsidiary, following a major capital raise that ensures uninterrupted domestic ...
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Nigeria: FCMB secures national banking licence after meeting N200bn capital requirement
FCMB Group Plc has obtained a national banking licence for its core subsidiary, First City Monument Bank, after completing a major capital raise ...
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Nigeria: Oyedele, LCCI Endorse Tax Reforms to Unlock Investment and Spur Growth
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reform, Taiwo Oyedele, ...
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Global: Sony Shares Vision for 5G eRedCap as the Future of IoT Connectivity
As the global telecoms industry continues its shift from 4G to 5G, eRedCap (enhanced Reduced Capability) is emerging as a key technology shaping ...
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Global: FCA opens applications for stablecoin sprint
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority is inviting fintechs, banks and other stakeholders to apply for a “stablecoin sprint” to help shape policy and ...
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Nigeria: World Bank Forecasts 4.4% GDP Growth for Nigeria, Highest in Over a Decade
‎Nigeria’s economy is poised for its strongest expansion in over a decade, according to the latest Global Economic Prospects report released by the ...
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Nigeria: Sterling Bank, FBN, Ecobank and 20 Others Meet CBN Recapitalisation Targets
In a major milestone for Nigeria’s banking sector, 23 banks, including Sterling Bank, First Bank of Nigeria (FBN), Ecobank, and others, have successfully ...
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Global: Cosegic Strengthens Financial Crime Expertise with Fintrail Acquisition
London-based compliance and regulatory advisory firm Cosegic has expanded its financial crime and regulatory expertise through the acquisition of Fintrail, a specialist consultancy ...
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Global: Voice AI Firm Deepgram Reaches Unicorn Status After $130m Series C Round
Deepgram, a real-time API platform powering the fast-growing Voice AI economy, has achieved unicorn status following a $130 million Series C funding round ...
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Global: Revolut Moves to Curb Impersonation Scams With New Security Feature
Digital challenger bank Revolut has rolled out a new security feature aimed at combating the growing threat of impersonation scams, as fraudsters increasingly ...