…or acting on them.OPay added that it remains focused on delivering reliable digital financial services, supporting Nigerian businesses and consumers, investing in young people and contributing to the growth of the country’s digital economy.OPay to list on NGXMeanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that OPay is planning to…

…App was developed by the Force ICT Department in collaboration with stakeholders in the financial services sector. It supports coordination with relevant institutions in line with existing laws and procedures. According to the statement, the event was attended by “representatives of the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Pre…

…to digital savings and investment platforms, financial technology has made access to financial services easier for a growing number of Nigerians. But as the industry expands and more companies compete for customers, NorthQuest Finance believes the next phase of growth may be defined by something more difficult to build…

…financial institutions, with limited access to credit, insurance and other appropriate financial services. Smallholder farmers were considered too risky to finance, with most lacking collateral, reliable data or structured records. It is estimated that only around 6% of African smallholder farmers or rural households a…

…represented 1.47 per cent and 1.12 per cent, respectively.For invisible imports, financial services dominated, accounting for 91.51 per cent of utilisation. Business services followed with 4.37 per cent, transport services with 2.58 per cent and communication services with 0.84 per cent.Naira strengthens against dollar…

…providing an opportunity for Nigerians to raise concerns and make suggestions on how financial services could better support their livelihoods. Sidi Ali urged Nigerians to embrace alternative payment channels, stressing that efficient payment systems were essential to expanding financial inclusion and driving economic…

…primarily for calls has become a powerful tool for education, business, entertainment, financial services and global connection. In the same way, a young athlete who starts by running at a school competition can, with the right support, progress to national and international stages. That connection between technology a…

…would give the South African banking group exposure to one of Nigeria’s leading digital financial services platforms ahead of its expected entry into the public markets.Standard Bank eyes major stake in OPay as Nigeria's payment firm plans IPO. CROSET / ContributorImagesHowever, discussions between Standard Bank and OP…

…his investment in First HoldCo Plc after acquiring another 147.74m shares in the financial services group for N20.7bn. The transaction, executed on 14 August at N140 per share, was conducted through Calvados Global Services Limited, an investment vehicle associated with the billionaire businessman. The latest purchase…

…participate in the formal economy. For businesses, formalisation can improve access to financial services, credit, insurance, government programmes and procurement opportunities. For the government, it can provide better information on economic activity and improve its ability to design targeted policies. Digital platf…

…figures are influenced by its small population and large cross-border workforce. Financial services and public administration remain important sources of employment. Croatia continues to recover from earlier economic difficulties, with tourism playing a major role in job creation. Youth unemployment remains a challenge…

…with more than 2,500 percent growth in wealth over the past eight years, as the financial services group continues to strengthen its earnings, dividend capacity and business operations following a major transformation since 2018. The company’s shares, which traded at about N3.30 in July 2018, have risen substantially o…

…with the All-Share Index at 166,129.50 points, driven by broad gains across most sectorsFinancial Services stocks led trading activity, accounting for over 67% of total turnover volume during the weekNCR (Nigeria) Plc topped the gainers list with a 60.79% price jump, while Ikeja Hotel led the decliners with a 12.38% dr…

OPay is a Nigerian fintech company that offers financial services to the banked and unbanked. The mobile money operator is licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Some financial services include mobile money transfers, savings, and bill payments. OPay bank has not sort code, but has a master USSD code *955# for…

…gives citizens legal identity and improves access to healthcare, education, passports, financial services and other government programmes. How to apply for a birth certificate Applicants can begin the process by visiting the NPC self-service portal. According to the commission, birth registration for children under fiv…

…Middle East's largest private conglomerates, with interests in automotive, real estate, financial services, healthcare, and technology.The group is the exclusive distributor of brands including Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Volvo, and Jeep in the UAE and other markets. It has also developed major mixed-use projects such as Dub…

…4.433 billion shares valued at N306.143 billion in 255,589 deals the week before.The Financial Services industry dominated activity, accounting for 3.918 billion shares valued at N271.428 billion in 123,514 deals. Top gainersCritical Minerals Financing Corp Plc emerged as the week's best-performing stock after gaining…

…leadership, to drive the empowerment of bold, transformational professionals for the financial services industry. Execution is everything in this game, and execution is a leadership problem before it’s anything else. If we want Nigeria’s digital economy to compete globally, we can’t outsource the people who run it; we…

…cannot survive without absolute user confidence, noting, “When people trust digital financial services, they use them more confidently. That trust becomes the true foundation for long-term economic growth.” Detailing the architecture beneath the surface, the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer, Dotun A…

…fintech, agriculture, manufacturing, energy transition, gas infrastructure, and financial services.” “Nigeria currently hosts five of Africa’s nine technology unicorns,” he pointed out, underlining that this statistic “highlights the massive scale and potential of our growing digital economy.” The minister also highlig…

…had led many banks to close the accounts of non-profit organisations or deny them financial services due to concerns about breaching anti-money laundering regulations. “Government over-regulation and the complexity of terrorist financing controls have led some banks and financial institutions to de-risk from servicing…

…owned by women, remain constrained by limited access to capital, business training and financial services. The financing gap for women-led businesses globally remains a major barrier to growth, limiting their ability to invest, hire workers and expand operations. Rather than relying on a single solution, the partnershi…

…around. In an industry moving into 5G, fibre, cloud connectivity, streaming, digital financial services, artificial intelligence and enterprise solutions, truth is more useful than exaggeration. Nigeria should welcome that. The NCC clean-up did not mean Nigerians stopped needing telecoms. It meant the industry had to s…

…AI will determine which companies can deliver faster, safer and more personalised financial services at scale. Speaking during a keynote titled “The African Fintech Frontier: Leveraging AI to Unlock a Unified Digital Economy,” Dotun Adekunle, OPay’s chief operating officer and chief technology officer, said Africa has…

…stocks.Bloomberg noted that Nigeria's market rally has largely been driven by financial services companies listed on the Nigerian Exchange, with Fortis Global Insurance Plc recording an estimated 1,400 per cent return in dollar terms this year. Unlike South Korea, where technology and AI-related firms dominate the mark…