UBA Launches Upgraded POS and MONI App to Boost SME Growth in Africa
United Bank for Africa (UBA) has rolled out a significantly enhanced Point of Sale (POS) terminal and the upgraded UBA...
AfDB, AU Partner to Launch $300m Innovation Fund for Africa’s Tech Future
The African Development Bank (AfDB), in collaboration with the African Union, is setting up a $300 million African Education, Science...
Kenya Approves Access Bank’s Acquisition of National Bank in Strategic East Africa Expansion
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and the National Treasury have granted final approvals for Nigerian lender Access Bank’s full...
Nigeria Seeks Deeper Economic Ties with France, Showcases Investment Reforms
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening economic ties with France as part of ongoing efforts to attract foreign direct...
FG Exposes Collusion Between Schools and Banks to Cheat Student Loan Beneficiaries
The Federal Government’s revelation has sparked public outcry and growing concern about the integrity of the student loan system, which...
Nigerian Large Companies Default More on Bank Loans in Q1 2025, SMEs Fare Better – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised concerns over growing credit risks at the top end of the lending...
Nigeria Expands Contactless Passport Application to U.S., Brazil, Jamaica, and Mexico
The Nigeria Immigration Service has extended its contactless biometric passport application system to the United States, Brazil, Jamaica, and Mexico....
Leadway Assurance and PlanB Insurance Launch Women-Centric Insurance Products to Boost Inclusion
Leadway Assurance, in collaboration with PlanB Insurance for Nigerian Women, has launched a set of insurance products specifically tailored for...
NITDA Releases Draft Technical Standards for Nigeria’s Digital Public Infrastructure, Opens Public Consultation
The National Information Technology Development Agency has published the draft Technical Standards for Nigeria’s Digital Public Infrastructure and is inviting...
InfraCredit Secures UK Government-backed Investment, Strengthens Position for Infrastructure Financing in Nigeria
InfraCredit, a ‘AAA’-rated infrastructure credit guarantee institution, has successfully completed an equity investment round, bolstered by the UK Government-backed MOBILIST...
