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Somalia Introduces Digital National Identification Cards for Its Citizens
In a move aimed at fostering digital transformation within the country, Somalia launched a “historic” national identification card and registration initiative on Saturday. ...
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Nigeria: NIMC Launches Self-Service NIN Enrollment and Digital ID Platform
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has introduced a self-service online solution platform for National Identification Number (NIN) enrollment and digital identity card ...
Kenya
Kenya Introduces DhowCSD, a Central Securities Depository System
Kenya has launched a state-of-the-art system known as DhowCSD, designed to enable traders in government securities across local, regional, and international financial markets ...
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Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) Stages Impressive Turnaround, Ranks Third-Best in Africa
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has witnessed a remarkable transformation in its performance from the start of 2023 to the end of August, ...
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Nigeria: President Tinubu Nominates Dr. Olayemi Cardoso as CBN Governor and Four Deputy Governors
President Bola Tinubu has given his approval for the nomination of Dr. Olayemi Cardoso as the new Governor of the Central Bank of ...
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Nigeria: SmartCash PSB and Simba Pay Partner to Enable International Money Transfers for Customers
Smartcash Payment Service Bank (PSB), a subsidiary of Airtel Networks Nigeria, has joined forces with Simba Pay Limited, a subsidiary of MFS Africa, ...
Global
Global: Meta’s Horizon Worlds Expands to Mobile and Web in Early Access
Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, is extending the reach of his metaverse project, Horizon Worlds, from virtual reality headsets to mobile devices and computers. ...
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Nigeria: ABCON Advocates Merger, Not Recapitalization, for BDCs – Gwadabe
The Association of Bureaux De Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) has clarified that it is pursuing the merger of multiple Bureaux De Change ...
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Nigeria: Zaccheus Adedeji Appointed Acting Chairman of FIRS by President Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has granted his approval for the appointment of Zaccheus Adedeji as the new Acting Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland ...
Kenya
Kenya: Flutterwave Plans $50 Million Investment in Kenya
Flutterwave’s Co-founder, Olugbenga Agboola, has revealed the company’s intention to invest $50 million (Sh7.3 billion) in Kenya, pending the acquisition of the necessary ...