Financial Inclusion
Ant International and India Explore Linking Digital Payment Systems
Ant International and Indian authorities are engaged in discussions aimed at linking digital payment systems to enable seamless cross border transactions. The proposed...
OPay Emerges Fintech and Digital Bank of the Year at The Sun Awards 2025
Leading financial institution OPay has been named Fintech and Digital Bank of the Year 2025 at The Sun Awards organised by The Sun...
CBN Upgrades Fintechs and Microfinance Banks to National Licences
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has upgraded the operating licences of several major financial technology firms and microfinance banks (MFBs) to national...
CBN Sets New Minimum Standards for ATM Deployment and Operations
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new minimum standards for the deployment, operations, maintenance, and security of Automated Teller Machines (ATMs)...
Digital Payments Surge 276% in Nigeria, But Cash Remains Critical – CBN
Digital payment transactions in Nigeria have surged by 276 per cent in volume over the past five years, highlighting rapid adoption of electronic...
BVN Enrolments Hit 67.8 Million as Stronger CBN Policies, Diaspora Drive Adoption
The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) has reported a significant increase in Bank Verification Number (BVN) enrolments, which rose by 6.8 per cent...
