Africa
Africa: MTN Group MoMo API Hackathon 2023: Empowering African Innovators (Win up to $10,000 in Prizes)
MTN MoMo stands as a pioneering fintech platform, revolutionizing digital financial services for both consumers and businesses across the African continent. With operations ...
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Global: India’s Central Bank Initiates 1 Trillion Rupees Withdrawal via Incremental CRR
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to withdraw nearly one trillion rupees ($12.07 billion) from the banking system using a temporary ...
Africa
African Entrepreneurs Garner Membership in Global Endeavor Network
Over the past year, ten African entrepreneurs hailing from five startups across the continent have been welcomed into the esteemed global Endeavor network. ...
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Nigeria: IMF Recommends 5 Key Policy Measures to Enhance Financial Inclusion in Nigeria
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has outlined five crucial policy options for advancing financial inclusion in Nigeria, the largest economy in Africa. These ...
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Nigeria: New Telecom Operators Targeting 27 Million Underserved Nigerians, Says NCC
In a bid to extend telecommunication services to the 27 million Nigerians currently without access to telecom networks, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) ...
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Nigeria: Polaris Bank Welcomes Two New Executive Directors to Leadership Team
Polaris Bank has ushered in a new phase of leadership with the appointment of two distinguished individuals to its executive team. In a ...
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Nigeria: CBN Streamlines Foreign Exchange Processes, Abolishes Multiple Exchange Rate Window
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has officially announced significant changes in the country’s foreign exchange market operations. In a statement issued on ...
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Nigeria: OPay Leads Nigeria’s Fintech Scene, Securing Global Recognition from CNBC and Statista
In a remarkable accomplishment, Nigeria’s OPay has taken the forefront in the Financial Technology (Fintech) landscape, earning an exclusive spot in the Digital ...
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Nigeria: NITDA to Employ Blockchain Technology for Authenticating NYSC Certificates
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has introduced an innovative initiative that employs blockchain technology to validate National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) ...
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Global: Russia to Expand Digital Rouble Testing from August 15, Central Bank Announces
Russia is set to commence consumer trials of its digital rouble on August 15, transitioning from an extensive testing phase with banks, as ...