Robust FinTech Critical for Deepening Financial Inclusion in Nigeria – Maida
The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC), Dr. Aminu Maida, has described the Financial Technology (FinTech) industry as a critical driver of…
FinTech remains key driver for financial inclusion – NCC, experts
The Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) has described the Financial Technology (FinTech) industry as a major driver for financial inclusion of the underserved and unserved communities across the country. The Executive…
MTN announces profit jump of 7.1%, inks deal with Mastercard
South African telecommunications giant MTN (MTNJ.J) on Monday posted a 7.1% rise in half-year earnings and said it had signed an initial agreement with global payments firm Mastercard (MA.N) to…
SANWO-OLU WOOS INVESTORS IN AMERICA, SAYS LAGOS IS THE RIGHT PLACE FOR INVESTMENTS
April 17, 2023 Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged existing and potential investors to continuously see Lagos, “the crown sub-national jewel of the African economy,” as a choice…
NCC committed to deployment of emerging technologies
Nov. 2, 2022 The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Danbatta has stated that NCC will not relent in the promotion of latest and…
Banks are robbing us, customers cry out; want regulator to intensify checks
Customers of various banks in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have decried the increasing rate of financial technology (fintech) banking related fraud in the country. Some of the customers who were…
DBI boss, Prof Ajiya, canvasses improved digital inclusion for women, minority groups
The President/CEO of Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), Prof. Mohammed Ajiya, has canvassed for improved digital inclusion of women and minority groups. He also sought for more investments by corporates…
AfDB says Nigeria’s ports need transformation not decongestion
Oct. 12, 2021 … Calls for heavy investment in digital infrastructure Furthermore, Adesina stressed on the importance of the modernisation and transformation of ports in Nigeria. “Ports are not there…
Payment systems: Financial Institutions to focus on digital revolution in months ahead – CBN
Oct. 6, 2021 Mr. Godwin Emefiele, Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has urged financial institutions to leverage new knowledge and technology tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of…
KongPay leads Paypal, others in e-commerce transactions
OCTOBER 5, 2021 KongaPay, a Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)-licensed fintech platform, has been identified as the leading provider of digital payment services for e-commerce transactions in Nigeria. The rating…