AfDB introduces Fintech Fund to Expand Digital Financial Inclusion in Africa
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is continuing in its drive to provide funds for the development of the continent. The multilateral development bank has announced the launch of the Africa…
Airtel Africa approved on the London Stock Exchange!
Africa’s second largest telecoms operator, Airtel Africa, is set to list on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) as the company looks to shore up its revenue base and reduce its…
CoinCola Launches its Bitcoin Exchange Platform In #Nigeria
Hong-Kong based cryptocurrency marketplace, CoinCola, has extended its cryptocurrency exchange services to Nigeria, offering a fast and secure trading service to users. Cryptocurrency and blockchain technology are growing rapidly in…
“OGP encourages citizens to play major role in designing assets recovery architecture” – ANEEJ Boss
Executive Director for Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice (ANEEJ), Rev David Ugolor has said Open Government Partnership (OGP) encourages citizens to play major role in designing assets recovery…
ANEEJ to hold Pre-OGP Summit National Dialogue in Abuja
Ahead of the 6th Open Government Partnership Global Summit scheduled for Ottawa, Canada from May 29-31, 2019 the Africa Network for Environment and Economic Justice and Lead Civil Society Organisation…
EFCC Investigates Cryptocurrency Platform over Fraud Allegations!
Weeks after Nigerians began complaining about challenges crypto exchange site, Paxful, a non-governmental organization has tabled the issue before Nigeria’s anti-fraud agency, the EFCC. Last month, we reported that Paxful…
Nigeria’s debt profile rises uncontrollably – DMO
Nigeria’s total debt profile as of December 31, 2018, now stands at N24.387tn. The figure swelled by 12.25 per cent from N21.725tn in 2017 to N24.39tn in 2018. The debt…
Recent NIBSS Data findings reveals the rise in failed POS Transactions in Nigeria!
Data from the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) shows that POS transactions have fallen since the start of 2019. 2018 was a very vibrant year for POS transactions. According to…
FG SETS TO INCREASE VAT FROM 5 – 7.5%, SETS UP C’TTEE ON NEW MINIMUM WAGE!
Plans are underway by the Federal Government to increase Value Added Tax, VAT, by up to 50 per cent (from current 5 per cent to 7.5 per cent), a move…
MTN Nigeria Hits N1 Trillion Revenue Landmark, Launches Smart Feature Phone
Despite its tussle with CBN, leading Nigerian telco, MTN Nigeria, ended its 2018 on a high note. Figures from its 2018 full year investor presentation shows that the company made…