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In a significant move to fortify the Caribbean private sector, the Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export) and the European Union (EU) have formalized their commitment with the signing of a new agreement, heralding the launch of the Regional Private Sector Development Programme III
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Nigerian government to launch new Naira notes to control inflation
"The Management of the CBN sought and obtained the approval of President Muhammadu Buhari to redesign, produce, and circulate new series of banknotes at ₦100, ₦1200, ₦1500, and ₦11,000 levels," Emefiele said.
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Tier 1 Banking stocks drives NGX market rally
The CBN's latest move in floating the naira and allowing banks to sell forex at market rates would drive a lot of movements. Several analysts agree that this bullish run could last five days before investors look to take profit.
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👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily - Planet42 raises $100 million | TechCabal
South Africa-based vehicle rental startup, Planet42, has announced that it has closed a $100 million round to scale its operations across South Africa and Mexico. More in #TCDaily.
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CBN fines 3 banks $1.9 million for crypto trading | TechCabal
The Central Bank of Nigeria has fined Stanbic IBTC, Access Bank and UBA $1.9 million for flouting the cryptocurrency trading restriction levied a year ago.
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NIBSS reduces processing fees for banking transactions | TechCabal
NIBBS will reduce the processing fee for transactions on NIBBS Instant Payment (NIP) on July 1. Despite this, experts say banks won't reduce transfer fees for customers. The big reason: profits.
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Seeds of Health teachers took creativity and innovation to new levels for the virtual start to the school year - Milwaukee Community Journal
Innovative practices and creative instruction are nothing new at Seeds of Health (SOH) schools. After all, Seeds of Health is a thought leader committed to continuous improvement and innovation in all its schools. So it comes as no surprise that teachers at Seeds of Health’s Tenor High Schools
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How POS can flourish despite the cash withdrawal limit policy
In this guest article for TechCabal, Emmanuel Mogaji discusses why the new cash withdrawal limit policy by the CBN is a good thing and how banks, POS operators, and developers can take advantage of this to innovate.
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In the midst of Nigeria's digital banking struggles, OPay is rising to the occasion. | TechCabal
While traditional banks have been drowning in negative PR, it has allowed non-traditional banks aka fintechs to display their competence. One such is OPay. The four-year-old platform has gone from being a regular fintech to becoming one of the most trusted means of transaction available currently.
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Supreme Court rules that old notes remain legal tender until December 31, 2023 | TechCabal
On Friday afternoon, Nigeria’s Supreme Court ruled that the Federal Government disobeyed its earlier order not to implement a February 10 deadline for a currency change
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NNPC secures $3bn emergency loan to 'stabilise FX rates'
While the markets moved quickly today, many observers remained at a loss about what was driving the gains. NNPC Limited confirmed today that it secured a $3 billion emergency crude repayment loan from Afrexim Bank. The thinking is that the loan will clear the current FX backlog
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Banks to begin deduction of N50 for transfers to domiciliary accounts | TechCabal
Any transfer into a domiciliary account now attracts a singular and one-off deduction of the equivalent of N50 at an exchange rate determined by the Central Bank as ETML imposed on the receiving account.
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Dr. Eraka Bath Unpacks The Stigmas And Biases Surrounding ADHD In The Black Community On ‘Peace Of Mind With Taraji’
Psychiatrist Dr. Eraka Bath sat down with co-hosts Taraji P. Henson and Tracie Jade to unpack the stigmas and biases surrounding ADHD in the Black community on the latest episode of Facebook Watch's Peace of Mind with Taraji.
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CBN financial statements published for the first time since 2018
The apex bank has made its audited financial statements publicly available for the first time in seven years. It indicates how Godwin Emefiele’s time as governor fostered a lack of transparency. Given the Central Bank's prominent role in Buhari’s eight years of governance, its financial statements
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Athanaze and Da Silva get into gear for English Test battle - Stabroek News
BECKENHAM, England, CMC – Alick Athanaze and Joshua Da Silva warmed up for higher intensity battles in the coming weeks with unbeaten half-centuries that were the highlights for West Indies before the opening match on their Tour of England against the First-Class Counties Select XI ended in a draw
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👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily - Nigerian banks to use social media for KYC | TechCabal
Last week, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), released new regulations that make it mandatory for all financial institutions to use social media handles for KYC operations. This is despite the fact that barely 16% of Nigerians use social media.
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Black celebrity parents pave way for LGBTQ+ acceptance
Black celebrity parents are shifting the narrative about supporting the LGBTQ community through their children.
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Nigeria's FX reform fails to unify rates
Loosening control of the Naira was a crucial step in eliminating Nigeria’s multiple exchange rate windows. Yet, two months after a Naira float that was supposed to unify rates, a significant arbitrage is emerging again.
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Witness reveals how Visa allegedly flagged Naira Marley's credit card for fraud
Nigerian singer, Naira Marley, is standing trial on 11 counts of conspiracy and credit card fraud brought against him by the EFCC. The post Witness reveals how Visa allegedly flagged Naira Marley's credit card for fraud appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Sanwo-Olu, minister, others set to inaugurate e-arrival wing at Lagos airport
Mrs Adesokan said the multimillion-naira facility will “greatly ease the stress hitherto caused by long queues at the airport.” The post Sanwo-Olu, minister, others set to inaugurate e-arrival wing at Lagos airport appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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Missouri's first COVID vaccine doses are on the way. How do you get people to take them? - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
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Debunked rumour of a transaction shutdown is driving a mad rush for cash | TechCabal
Nigeria's Central Bank has denied rumours of a transaction shutdown this weekend, but at banks across Nigeria, it's driving a mad rush for cash. At supermarkets, emergency shoppers are also trying to beat the imaginary shutdown
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Four ways veterans can find funding as entrepreneurs
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, veterans are 45 percent more likely than non-veterans to be self-employed. According to BLS numbers, veterans […] The post Four ways veterans can find funding as entrepreneurs ap
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Nigerian govt threatens to jail whistleblowers who leak govt documents
Journalists and civil society organisations sometimes rely on such leaks to expose corruption and wrongdoings within the government. The post Nigerian govt threatens to jail whistleblowers who leak govt documents appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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DA to file court papers opposing BELA Bill
Despite being part of the GNU, the DA is still opposed to the BELA Bill and has confirmed that it will challenge the matter in court.
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The American Civil Liberties Union celebrated President Joe Biden’s historic action in commuting 37 federal death sentences. The group proclaimed that Biden has taken an “unequivocal stand against one of the most flawed and inhumane mechanisms of the U.S. criminal legal system.” “President Biden
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How open banking can leverage digital identity | TechCabal
According to Adedeji Olowe, "the biggest problem facing open banking and digital identity is the lack of synergy between stakeholders in the field, which has segued into a failure to standardise processes."
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Experts predict another increase in Nigeria's interest rate
The CBN’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will meet on July 24-25 to deliberate on interest rates. Experts who spoke to TechCabal predict that surging prices may force the apex bank to raise the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) to 19.5%.
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