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Standard Chartered accelerates strategic investment

.Plans to hit 50% income from digital initiatives, innovation By Eyo Nsima The Standard Chartered, a leading international banking group, with a presence in 59 of the world’s most dynamic markets, and serving clients in a further 85, has concluded plans to actualise strategic investment in new platforms, partnerships and ventures. It a statement obtained […]

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JUST IN: CBN tackles illegal foreign exchange operators, retains MPR at 11.5 %

CBN issues new guidelines on disposal of Non-Permissible Income

By Eyo Nsima The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has issued new guidelines on the disposal of Non-Permissible Income in the country. In a circular, ‘Guidelines on Disposal of Non-Permissible Income ‘signed by Director of Policy & Regulation Department, Chibuzo Efobi, CBN, stated: “The Central bank of Nigeria, CBN in its efforts to standardise the

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African Development Bank Group begins consultations for the new Country Strategy for Egypt

The African Development Bank Group and the Ministry of International Cooperation on Monday October, 4th launched consultations for the Bank’s new Country Strategy Paper for Egypt. As part of the consultations the Bank is ensuring its engagement with Egypt is fully aligned with national priorities and will consult with a wide group of stakeholders, including

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Desert to Power G5 Sahel Financing Facility receives $150 million from Green Climate Fund

The African Development Bank has welcomed $150 million investment in its Desert to Power G5 Financing Facility from the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The GCF approved the amount at its 30th Board meeting this week. Desert-to-Power is a flagship renewable energy and economic development initiative led by the African Development Bank. Its objective is to

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Africa Investment Forum roundtable event showcases agribusiness investment opportunities ahead of 2021 Market Days

The Africa Investment Forum held a roundtable event to preview two agribusiness deals worth nearly $400 million as part of the lead-in to its upcoming 2021 Market Days. The investment opportunities, drawn from the Africa Investment Forum’s pipeline, will be presented in full during the Market Days, to be held from December 1-3 in Abidjan.

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Cybersecurity: NCC inaugurates incident response facility

Cybersecurity: NCC inaugurates incident response facility – Minister, ONSA, Lawmakers, others commend the initiative– Project will strengthen telecoms infrastructure protection– DanbattaThe Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has inaugurated an incidence response facility aimed at addressing incidences of cybercrimes, protecting telecoms infrastructure, and encouraging increased participation in the nation’s digital economy.The NCC Center for Computer Security Incident

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NCC committed to facilitating the growth of e-Government, others – Danbatta

NCC committed to facilitating the growth of e-Government, others – Danbatta The Executive Vice Chairman (EVC) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta, has highlighted the various regulatory measures of the Commission toward deepening the adoption of e-Government and other Internet-driven services in the country.The EVC listed the measures in a presentation

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Information security in Africa – The Canon perspective

By Quentyn Taylor With remote and hybrid working a new ‘normal’ and cybercrime escalating at a rapid rate, more businesses are at risk than ever before. Quentyn Taylor, Director of Information Security at Canon Europe, Middle East and Africa, says implementing cybersecurity basics is key to reducing risk and building cyber-resilience. Recent rapid digital transformation

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NIN-SIM Integration: NCC Sensitises Telecom Consumers on October 31 Deadline

NIN-SIM Integration: NCC Sensitises Telecom Consumers on October 31 Deadline By Eyo Nsima The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has urged telecoms consumers to link their National Identity Numbers (NINs) with their Subscriber Identity Modules (SIMs) before the expiration of the deadline of October 31, 2021, set by the Federal Government. The Commission gave the admonition

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Telecoms Sector amongst biggest contributors to Nigeria’s socio-economic growth --- Prof Danbatta

Protect your ideas before applying to IoT Code Camp and Hackathon 2021 — NCC

Protect your ideas before applying to IoT Code Camp and Hackathon 2021 — NCC By Eyo Nsima The Nigerian Communication Commission, NCC, has admonished candidates indicating interest in its Internet of Things, IoT Code Camp, and Hackathon 2021, to ensure their ideas are well-protected to guide against theft. According to NCC, it would not be

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