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Nigeria: FIRS Reaffirms No New Taxes Amid Visit from Guinness Nigeria CEO
Zacch Adedeji, Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), has reiterated the agency’s stance against introducing additional taxes in Nigeria. Adedeji made ...
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Africa: Zeeh Africa Introduces Game-Changing Loan Recovery Solution with GSI Technology
Zeeh Africa, a leading Open Banking fintech company, has unveiled its groundbreaking loan recovery solution powered by Global Standing Instruction (GSI) technology, marking ...
Global
Global: EU Embraces New Digital Identity Wallet Framework as a “Paradigm Shift”
The European Council has officially embraced a groundbreaking framework for European Digital Identity Wallets (EUDIWs), heralding a significant advancement in the continent’s digital ...
Global
Global: Financial Institutions in PNG, Australia, and Kazakhstan Embrace Biometrics
Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) digital identification system, Digizen, is set to introduce a biometrics-based know your customer (KYC) tool for Women’s Micro Bank ...
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Nigeria: CBN Governor Commends Recent Forex Stability
Yemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), expressed commendation for the recent stability achieved in the foreign exchange market. ...
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Nigeria: NCC Reports Record Data Consumption in January 2024
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed that data consumption in January 2024 surged to an all-time high of 721,522 terabytes, surpassing the ...
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Nigeria: CBN Raises Benchmark Interest Rate to 24.75%
In a move to address economic concerns, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced an increase in its benchmark interest rate, the ...
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Global: Leatherback Teams Up with YES BANK to Streamline INR Remittance Payouts in India
Leatherback, a leading cross-border payment platform facilitating seamless transactions for Africans, has entered into a strategic partnership with YES BANK, a prominent Indian ...
Africa
Africa: Access Holdings Teams Up with Safaricom and M-Pesa to Streamline Remittances Across East and West Africa
Access Holdings, a prominent financial institution in Africa, has forged a strategic alliance with Coronation Group, Safaricom, and M-Pesa Africa to optimize remittance ...
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Nigerian Insurance Industry Sees Significant Growth with Gross Premiums Reaching N1.003 Trillion in Q4 2023 – NAICOM
The Nigerian insurance industry witnessed robust growth in the fourth quarter of 2023, with Gross Premium Written (GPW) reaching N1.003 trillion, marking a ...