Global
Global: Stripe Leverages AI to Enhance Cross-Border Commerce in Asia
Stripe has reported a significant increase in cross-border payment volume across Asia, with a growth of over 30% last year. To further capitalize ...
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Nigeria: AMCON to Engage International Asset Tracers in Aggressive Debt Recovery Effort
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has announced plans to collaborate with international asset tracers to identify and recover assets linked to ...
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Nigeria: Naira Depreciates as Official and Parallel Market FX Rates Converge
The Nigerian naira experienced a depreciation of 0.77% against the US dollar, closing at N1,606.56 in the official market on Wednesday. This decline ...
Africa
Africa: Navigating the Challenges of Building a Fintech Venture in Africa
The fintech sector in Africa is brimming with potential, offering a wealth of opportunities for innovation and growth. However, it also presents unique ...
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Nigeria: OPay Launches ‘Nightguard’ to Enhance Customer Fund Security
OPay, a leading financial technology firm, has unveiled a new feature called Nightguard, designed to provide an additional layer of security for customer ...
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Nigeria: Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS): A Pathway to Enhanced Retirement Pensions
The Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), introduced in 2004, was a strategic response to the inefficiencies and unsustainability of the old Defined Benefit Scheme ...
Global
Global: CCAP and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Collaborate to Boost Credit Card Literacy Online
The Credit Card Association of the Philippines (CCAP) has partnered with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to enhance consumer awareness on responsible ...
Global
Global: MercadoLibre Files Complaint Against Argentine Banks with Competition Regulator
MercadoLibre has lodged a formal complaint with Argentina’s competition regulator, targeting major banks in the country. The e-commerce giant claims that these banks ...
Global
Global: Kuwait Introduces New Frequencies in Preparation for 5G-Advanced Rollout
Kuwait’s Communications and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) has announced the introduction of new frequencies as part of its strategic plan to roll ...
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Nigeria: Telecoms Drive ICT Sector as Contribution to Nigeria’s Real GDP Rises to 19.78%
The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector contributed 19.78% to Nigeria’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the second quarter of 2024, according ...