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CBN unveils eNaira USSD code, says 45% Nigerian adults without bank account
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday, unveiled the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) code for the eNaira,…
Digital currency transactions hit N4bn, says Emefiele
. eNaira becomes USSD-enabled from next week The Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, yesterday, said…
FG orders fintechs to block loan sharks’ services
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), yesterday said it has ordered all financial technology companies (FinTechs)…
CBN, Fintech Foundry to support 10 startups on eNaira adoption
The Africa Fintech Foundry (AFF), says it is collaborating with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to support…
IFC, Orange Bank Africa partner to support digital finance in W’Africa
To support the growth of digital finance services in West Africa, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced…
MTN Group to host its 2nd MoMo API hackathon
MTN Group’s Mobile Money Application Interface (API) is inviting developers across several markets to participate in an Open…
COVID-19 drives global surge in digital payments, says World Bank
The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred financial inclusion driving a large increase in digital payments amid the global expansion…
Fidelity partners ImpactHER to empower 1,052 female entrepreneurs
Fidelity Bank has collaborated with ImpactHER to support 1,052 female entrepreneurs across the 36 states of Nigeria, to…
CBN takes eNaira sensitisation to Tejuosho, Balogun traders
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in collaboration with the Bankers Committee, on Saturday, sensitised traders and consumers…
More African central banks exploring digital currencies
Several sub-Saharan African central banks are exploring or in the pilot phase of a digital currency, following Nigeria’s…