NESG Warns Against Cybersecurity Levy Impact on Financial Inclusion

NESG Warns Against Cybersecurity Levy Impact on Financial Inclusion

May 11, 2024

The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has raised concerns over the Federal Government’s proposed 0.5 percent cybersecurity levy, stating it could undermine efforts to achieve 95 percent financial inclusion by 2025. In a recent report, the NESG criticized the timing of the levy,

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Ebenezer Olufowose Resumes as Chairman First Bank as Tunde Hassan-Odukale Concludes Tenure

Ebenezer Olufowose Resumes as Chairman First Bank as Tunde Hassan-Odukale Concludes Tenure

May 10, 2024

Following the completion of his tenure, Mr. Tunde Hassan-Odukale, the former chairman of First Bank of Nigeria Limited, has passed the baton to Mr. Ebenezer Olufowose, marking a significant transition in the leadership of the esteemed institution. The announcement was made by FBN

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CAC Enforces CBN’s Order on PoS Registration Amid Operator Resistance

CAC Enforces CBN’s Order on PoS Registration Amid Operator Resistance

Mar 16, 2022

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has taken a firm stance to enforce the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recent directive regarding the mandatory registration of Point of Sale (PoS) operators across the country. This move, in line with Section 863 of the Companies

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Binance CEO Accuses Nigerian Government of Mistreatment and Abuse of Power

Binance CEO Accuses Nigerian Government of Mistreatment and Abuse of Power

Mar 16, 2022

In a recent development, Richard Teng, CEO of Binance, has spoken out against what he perceives as mistreatment of his company’s officials by the Nigerian government. The situation escalated after Nigerian authorities detained two Binance executives on allegations of utilizing Binance assets to

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