In a bid to redefine modern living in Nigeria, LG Electronics Nigeria and Ecobank Nigeria have announced a strategic partnership that combines artificial intelligence (AI)-driven innovation with flexible financing solutions. …
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Nigeria’s leading financial technology firm, OPay, has concluded the grand finale of its My OPay Security Vote Challenge at its Lagos headquarters, where it also unveiled its eighth security feature, …
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Africa Bank 4.0 Summit to focus on AI and real-time payments in Lagos
The 17th edition of the Africa Bank 4.0 Summit (West Africa-2025) will take place in Lagos next week, bringing together top banking and fintech leaders from across the continent to …
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Naira strengthens at official market as FX inflows fall 33%
The naira appreciated against the United States dollar in the official foreign exchange market on Monday, closing at ₦1,465.29 per dollar, even as Nigeria recorded a sharp 33 per cent …
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BCAN Backs CBN’s 24–48-Hour Refund Policy for Failed ATM Transactions
The Bank Customers Association of Nigeria (BCAN) has thrown its weight behind the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) over the newly proposed 24 to 48-hour refund policy for failed Automated …
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Qore headlines NAMB 20th anniversary, pledges support for digital transformation in microfinance
As Nigeria’s microfinance industry celebrates two decades of driving financial inclusion and empowering communities, Qore, Africa’s leading Fintech Infrastructure and Banking-as-a-Service provider, has been announced as the headline sponsor of …
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Standard Chartered hosts 2025 Finance Master Class to shape future of finance in West Africa
Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria has reaffirmed its leadership in professional development and financial innovation with the launch of the 2025 edition of its annual Finance Master Class (FMC), a flagship …
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Bank of Ghana, EOCO Shut Down 400 Illegal Online Lenders to Clean Up Digital Finance Sector
The Bank of Ghana (BoG), in partnership with the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and the Cyber Security Authority, has shut down more than 400 illegal online lending platforms …
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Bank of Ghana Restores UBA Ghana’s Forex Trading Licence After Compliance
The Bank of Ghana has lifted the suspension of the Foreign Exchange Trading Licence of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana Limited, following the bank’s full compliance with the Central …
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CBN to Offer N650bn Treasury Bills at October 22 Auction
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced plans to conduct another round of Treasury Bills (T-Bills) auction on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, with a total of N650 billion worth …