South Africa’s biggest mobile operator, Vodacom Group, has announced a major step to increase its presence in Africa with a plan to take control of Safaricom, East Africa’s largest telecoms …
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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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Bitget Brings Blockchain and Stock Investing Education to Lagos Investors
Universal exchange platform, Bitget, has taken its blockchain and stock investing education programme to Lagos, offering Nigerian investors a chance to better understand cryptocurrencies, tokenised assets, and global market opportunities. …
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Capitec Unveils Easy Cross-Border Transfers for Africans
Capitec Bank has introduced a new cross-border money transfer service aimed at helping millions of people in South Africa send money to their families and loved ones in other African …
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SEC Raises Alarm over $2.1bn Suspicious Crypto Deals in West Africa
The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has raised concern over the sharp rise in suspicious cryptocurrency-related transactions across West Africa. Speaking at the …
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M-Pesa’s Market Share Drops as Airtel Money Gains Ground
Safaricom is beginning to feel the pressure in Kenya’s mobile money industry, as new data shows a steady drop in M-Pesa’s market share. For many years, M-Pesa has led the …
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FG Launches REV-OP to Tackle Revenue Leakages and Boost Transparency
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially launched the Revenue Optimisation and Assurance Project, popularly called REV-OP, as a new step to reduce revenue leakages, improve transparency, and strengthen Nigeria’s …
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Leaders Call for African Solutions, Stronger Infrastructure
African business and political leaders have said the continent must invest more in local innovation, reliable infrastructure and cross-sector partnerships to drive long-term economic growth. The call was made at …
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Africa Records 100 Million Crypto Users, Nigeria Tops Chart
Africa’s digital revolution is accelerating as cryptocurrency adoption surges across the continent, with a recent report revealing that over 100 million Africans are now using crypto assets—and Nigeria leads the …