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Nigeria: ICPC Raises Concerns About Corruption in Many World Bank Grants
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has revealed that numerous grants from the World Bank are tainted by corruption. ...
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Nigeria: Taj Bank and Mercy Corps Collaborate to Reduce Financial Exclusion in North East Nigeria
Taj Bank and Mercy Corps have joined forces by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to combat the prevalent issue of financial exclusion ...
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Nigerian Government Commits to Accelerating Access to Low-Interest Loans for MSMEs
In observance of the 2023 World Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Day, Vice President Kashim Shettima has announced the Federal Government’s determination to ...
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Nigeria: EMURGO Africa Highlights eNaira’s Potential to Reduce Payment System Costs
According to EMURGO Africa, the introduction of eNaira has the potential to offer affordable payment solutions to consumers and businesses, thereby enhancing financial ...
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Global: Italian Banks in Collaborate on CBDC Pilot Project
The Bank of Italy, in collaboration with 18 Italian commercial banks and the Associazione Bancaria Italiana (ABI), has initiated a pilot project named ...
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Global: Mastercard Expands Engage Partner Network to Drive Blockchain Innovation
Mastercard is taking steps to support the growing adoption of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology by expanding its global Engage partner network. This expansion ...
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Nigeria: Market Valuation of Nigeria’s Top Banks Surges to N3.5 Trillion
The combined market valuation of Nigeria’s leading five banks has experienced a significant surge, reaching approximately N3.5 trillion. This increase is attributed to ...
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Nigeria: CBN Implements New Measures to Boost Forex Supply
The recent announcement of new measures by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to enhance foreign exchange inflow into the country has sparked ...
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Nigeria: NAICOM Collaborates with Professional Insurance Ladies Association (PILA) to Drive Industry Growth
The Commissioner for Insurance, Mr. Sunday Thomas, has called on the Professional Insurance Ladies Association (PILA) to join forces with the National Insurance ...
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Global: UK Banks Brace for Increase in Cybercrime Amid Economic Downturn
Recently published research suggests that the cost-of-living crisis in the UK is expected to fuel a surge in cybercrime. More than a third ...
