Ghana
Ghana: Bank of Ghana Dismisses Rumors of 1% Cybersecurity Levy
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has refuted circulating rumors on social media suggesting the implementation of a one percent cybersecurity levy to counter ...
Global
Google: Google Introduces Wallet App in India
Google Wallet is making its debut in India, although the current Google Pay app will continue to serve as the primary platform for ...
Global
GLEIF Confirms BNP Paribas as Latest Validation Agent in the Global LEI System
The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) today announces that BNP Paribas has become the latest global financial institution to be approved as a Validation Agent in ...
Africa
Africa: Seamfix Secures $4.5 Million Investment from Alitheia IDF to Expand Digital ID and Credential Services Across Africa
Seamfix, a leading provider of digital identity solutions globally, has successfully secured a $4.5 million investment from Alitheia IDF, a gender lens investing ...
Global
Global: Swiss National Bank Touts Wholesale CBDC as Breakthrough for Financial Markets
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is making significant strides in the realm of central bank digital currency (CBDC), with its pilot project, Project ...
Global
Global: India Proposes Offline Capable CBDC to Enhance Accessibility
India’s central bank is exploring the development of a digital currency that can function without requiring internet connectivity. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ...
News
Nigeria: CBN Governor and WAIFEM Director Advocate for Prudent Resource Management
Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), emphasized the importance of prudent resource management amidst Nigeria’s current economic ...
News
Nigeria: Central Bank Reports Currency in Circulation Reaches N3.87tn
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed that the value of Nigeria’s currency in circulation surged to N3.87tn by the end of ...
Ghana
Ghana: Societe Generale Bank to Cease Operations in Ghana after 20 Years – Reports
According to several media reports, French bank Societe Generale is set to exit the Ghanaian market after approximately 20 years of operation. The ...
News
Nigeria: Fitch Revises Nigeria’s Credit Outlook to Positive Amid Reform Progress
Fitch, a leading global credit ratings agency, has upgraded Nigeria’s long-term credit default rating from stable to positive, citing reforms in various sectors ...