Kenya
Kenya: President Ruto Launches Ziidi Trader, Bringing Stock Trading to M-PESA Users
Kenya is taking a major step toward financial inclusion as President William Ruto officially launched Safaricom’s Ziidi Trader, a new tool that integrates ...
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Nigeria: UBA plans more features on RedPay, agency banking networks
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has launched a new Aggregator Sales Structure for its RedPay POS and Agency Banking Network. The move is ...
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Nigeria Secures Permanent Seat on African Central Bank Board at AU Summit
Nigeria has secured a permanent seat on the Board of the African Central Bank following deliberations at the 39th Session of the Executive ...
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Nigeria must reduce debt reliance, says Edun
Nigeria must reduce its dependence on borrowing and build a stronger, more reliable domestic revenue base to stabilise its finances and fund development ...
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Nigeria: NITDA backs Artificial Intelligence-driven transformation at Corporate Affairs Commission
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has thrown its weight behind the Corporate Affairs Commission’s (CAC) moves to recalibrate its operations with artificial intelligence–driven ...
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Nigeria: Bonds, Sukuk enhance Nigeria’s capital market, says DMO
Nigeria’s Debt Management Office (DMO) has said that the introduction of long-term government bonds, Sukuk and Green Bonds has helped to open Nigeria’s domestic capital ...
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Nigeria: NCC restates commitment to regional digital integration
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in line with its commitment to collaboration and regional integration, has reaffirmed its dedication to strengthening partnerships among telecommunications ...
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Nigeria: Cardoso says Foreign Reserves now $49 billion
Nigeria’s net foreign reserves have risen to $49 billion in a remarkable sustained recovery from about $3 billion recorded in May 2023. Governor, ...
Global
Global: European payments firms sign MoU to advance ‘sovereign’ pan-European payments
The European Payments Initiative (EPI), the bank-backed organisation behind the Wero digital wallet, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with several European ...
Africa
Africa: Standard Bank leads push to unlock global capital for Africa
Standard Bank’s Corporate and Investment Banking division is stepping up efforts to channel global capital into Africa’s priority sectors through the second edition ...