Africa
Ireland Strengthens Diplomatic and Security Ties with Nigeria, Supports ECOWAS in West Africa
Ireland has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening diplomatic and security cooperation with Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to ...
Fintech
Nigeria: Digital Payments and Innovation Fuel SME Growth in Nigeria – Mastercard SME Confidence Index
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria are experiencing accelerated growth through digital payments, innovation, and strategic partnerships, according to the latest Mastercard ...
Global
Global: UK Government Issues £49M Tender to Integrate Open Banking into Gov.UK Pay
The UK government has launched a £49.2 million tender to integrate open banking technology into its Gov.UK Pay platform, enhancing digital payment options ...
Africa
Africa: AfDB and Interpol Strengthen Alliance to Combat Financial Crime
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has forged a strategic partnership with the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) to intensify efforts in combating ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Global Tensions, Tariffs May Impact Nigeria’s Economic Outlook – Cardoso
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised concerns over the potential impact of global economic uncertainties on the country’s economic stability. Speaking ...
Africa
African: Five Candidates Cleared for AfDB Presidency Race – Committee
The race for the presidency of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has officially commenced with the release of the list of candidates vying ...
Nigeria
Nigeria Intensifies Legal Battle Against Binance With $79.5 Billion Tax and Economic Loss Claim
Nigeria’s Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has escalated its legal action against Binance, seeking $79.5 billion in economic damages, along with over $2 ...
Nigeria
Airtel Africa Expands Revenue in Key Markets but Faces $500 Million Decline in Nigeria
Airtel Africa’s latest financial report for the period ending December 2024 has revealed a major revenue decline in Nigeria, its largest market, despite ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NDIC Strengthens Debt Recovery Efforts with Engagement of External Solicitors
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has enlisted the support of external solicitors to enhance its debt recovery and asset realization strategies, reinforcing ...
Innovation
Global: ECB Explores Settlement of DLT-Based Transactions in Central Bank Money
The European Central Bank (ECB) is actively investigating how to settle transactions using distributed ledger technology (DLT) in central bank money. This initiative ...
