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Nigeria: Telecom Tariff Hike Proposal Sparks Division Among Subscriber Bodies
Two major subscriber groups in Nigeria—the National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (NATCOMS) and the Association of Telephone, Cable TV, and Internet Subscribers of ...
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Nigeria: $1 Billion Monthly Diaspora Remittance Target Within Reach — CBN Governor Cardoso
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, has expressed confidence in achieving a target of $1 billion in ...
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Nigeria: Money Market Rates Fall as FAAC Inflows Improve System Liquidity
Money market rates, specifically the overnight lending rate and open repo rate, declined this week, supported by inflows from the Federal Accounts Allocation ...
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Nigeria: Starlink Pauses Price Increase in Nigeria Amid Regulatory Scrutiny
Starlink has announced a temporary suspension of its recent price hike in Nigeria as it addresses ongoing regulatory issues. “Last month, we increased ...
Africa
Africa: How Mobile Money is Revolutionizing Savings Across Africa
The rapid rise of mobile money across Africa in recent years has transformed the savings landscape, marking a significant shift toward financial inclusion. ...
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Nigeria: FirstBank to Launch Cloud-Based Platform, Service Disruptions Expected from October 26 to November 3
FirstBank, a prominent Nigerian financial institution, has announced it will transition to a new cloud-based procurement and financial platform to boost operational efficiency ...
Global
Global: Mastercard Expands U.S. Installment Payment Program to Digital Points of Sale
Mastercard has announced an expansion of its U.S. Installments program to encompass all eligible digital points of sale, enabling merchants, financial service providers, ...
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Nigeria: First Bank Sets Migration Date Amid System Upgrades Across Nigerian Banking Sector
Amid a wave of system disruptions affecting several major Nigerian banks, First Bank has scheduled its own transition to a new cloud-based procurement ...
Kenya
Kenya: Tappi Partners with Safaricom M-PESA to Digitize 650,000 Kenyan SMEs
Kenyan digital commerce startup Tappi has partnered with Safaricom’s M-PESA to deliver innovative digital tools to over 650,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) ...
Global
Global: Mastercard Expands Product Express Platform to Accelerate Fintech Card Program Launches
Mastercard has expanded its Product Express platform, initially launched in Latin America, to additional regions, including Africa, the Middle East, Europe, North America, ...