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Nigeria: Non-Interest Capital Market to Expedite Housing Development — SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says the non-interest segment of the capital market is capable of financing the housing sector, leading to ...
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Nigeria: Blockchain Technology to Grow to $39 Billion, NITDA Says
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), said the global market for blockchain technology was expected to grow to over $39billion by 2025. ...
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Nigeria: Ckrowd to Invest in DMAAS Technology for Creators, Businesse
Premium content streaming platform, Ckrowd, has announced a major investment to further develop its Digital-Marketing-As-A-Service (DMAAS) technology. The goal is to support content ...
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SA: Mukuru’s bulk payment platform poised to extend financial inclusion across Africa
Mukuru, a next-generation fintech platform that enables simple, cost-effective financial services across Africa, Europe and Asia, says its enterprise payment platform (EPP) is ...
Africa
Africa: Orange names the winners of the 12th annual Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East at the Mobile World Congress Africa
The competition reflects the Group’s drive to further socioeconomic progress in its operating countries Launched in 2011, the Orange (www.Orange.com) Social Venture Prize ...
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Nigeria: CBN issues Draft Contactless Payments guidelines
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued Draft Guidelines on Contactless Payments, which prides that all such transactions must be linked to ...
Global
Global: Western Union Applies for Crypto-Related US Trademarks
Western Union reportedly may be considering adding cryptocurrency-related products and services. The firm has filed several trademark applications that are related to crypto, ...
Global
Global: EU preps rule for mandatory instant payments in euros
The European Union is preparing rules that would require banks in the eurozone to offer instant payments in euros, according to Reuters. According ...
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SA: Yellow Card Receives First-Ever African Crypto Licence
Pan-African cryptocurrency leader, Yellow Card has made another significant stride in the industry, becoming the first cryptocurrency company on the continent to be ...
Africa
Africa: Mastercard, Cellulant Partner for Enhance Online Payment Solutions
Mastercard and Cellulant have partnered to allow millions of consumers across Africa to join the global digital commerce market, said by The Executive Vice ...
