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Nigeria: Proposed US Remittance Tax May Curtail Nigeria’s FX Inflows and Spur Informal Transfers — CSL
CSL Stockbrokers Limited has warned that a proposed United States (US) legislation imposing a 5% tax on outbound remittances could significantly impact Nigeria’s ...
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Nigeria: World Bank Projects Inflation to Average 22.1% in 2025, Backed by CBN’s Tight Monetary Policy
The World Bank has projected that Nigeria’s average inflation rate will ease to 22.1% in 2025, citing the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) ...
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RegTech Africa Conference & Awards 2025: Pioneering Africa’s Economic Transformation through Innovation and Collaboration
In just under two weeks, the global spotlight will turn to Lagos, Nigeria, as the RegTech Africa Conference & Awards 2025 convenes at ...
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Global: ECB Set to Affirm Past Stimulus Policies in Strategic Review Amid Inflation Criticism
The European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to reaffirm its expansive monetary policy stance from the past decade in its ongoing strategic review, despite external calls ...
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Africa: AI-Powered Cybercrime Highlights Growing Need for Human-Centric Cybersecurity in Africa
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the cybersecurity landscape — offering both opportunities and escalating risks — according to Allan Juma, a cybersecurity ...
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CBN Licenses Preferred Finance Company to Advance MSME Access to Credit
In a move aimed at deepening Nigeria’s financial inclusion and expanding access to credit for underserved enterprises, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) ...
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AfDB Commits $650M Annually to Drive Nigeria’s Economic Transformation and Green Growth
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has unveiled a transformative five-year Country Strategy Paper (2025–2030) for Nigeria, committing approximately $650 million annually to ...
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SEC Flags TOFRO.COM for Operating Unlicensed Crypto Investment Scheme in Nigeria
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a strong advisory warning against TOFRO.COM (Tofro), a cryptocurrency platform operating without regulatory approval. The ...
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Salsa Secures $20 Million to Advance Embedded Payroll Infrastructure Solutions
Salsa, a leading provider of embedded payroll infrastructure, has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round led by Altos Ventures, further ...
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Nigeria: CBN Reforms Aim to Shield SMEs and Boost Economic Growth – Cardoso
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing economic reforms that protect small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and enhance ...