The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has charged the newly inaugurated Board of the Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme Fund (ACGSF) to ensure that lack of collateral and remote location no …
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FSL Insurance Brokers Launches FSL Insure App to Boost Digital Insurance Access in Nigeria
FSL Insurance Brokers Limited has officially launched a new mobile and web application called FSL Insure, aimed at making insurance services easier, faster, and more accessible to individuals and businesses …
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Nigerian Stock Market Gains N2.44tn as ICT and Banking Stocks
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) ended the week on a strong note as renewed buying interest in ICT and banking stocks lifted the market by N2.44 trillion. The All-Share Index …
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The Alternative Bank Calls for More Tech Support for Nigerian Youths at JBC Summit
The Alternative Bank has renewed the call for increased access to technology and critical digital resources for young Nigerian innovators, saying such support is important for the country’s long-term economic …
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Nigerian Banks Shift Focus to Fees, Digital Services as FX Windfall Falls
Nigerian banks are increasingly turning their attention to non-interest income as the extraordinary foreign exchange (FX) gains they enjoyed after the FX market harmonisation begin to fade. This trend was …
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LEAP Africa Celebrates Youth Innovation at 12th Social Innovators Programme and Awards in Lagos
LEAP Africa has reaffirmed the continent’s rising global status as a centre of creativity and innovation as it hosted the 12th edition of the Social Innovators Programme and Awards (SIPA) …
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Google.org Grants $1m to African Technology Forum to Boost AI Talent Development Across Four Countries
Google.org has awarded a $1 million grant to the African Technology Forum (ATF) to scale its flagship ATF AI Challenge and strengthen Africa’s artificial intelligence talent pipeline. The funding will …
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OPay Wins Big at Tech Innovation Awards, Secures Fintech Company of the Year and Cybersecurity Honours
Nigeria’s fast-growing financial technology company, OPay, has recorded another major milestone after winning two top recognitions at the ninth Tech Innovation Awards. The company was named Fintech Company of the …
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Checkers Tops Media Sentiment Ranking Ahead of SA Retail Rivals
by Radarr Adminby Radarr AdminIn the last three months, Checkers has emerged as the South African retailer with the most positive media coverage, beating major competitors such as Spar, Pick n Pay, and Woolworths. …
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Moniepoint MFB Launches Moniebook, All-in-One POS Solution
Moniepoint Microfinance Bank has unveiled a new all-in-one Point-of-Sale (POS) solution designed to help Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) streamline their operations and grow their businesses. The fintech company …