Tag: #DigitalEconomy
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FCCPC APPLAUDS CBN DRAFT GUIDELINES FOR QUICK ATM FAILED TRANSACTION REFUNDS
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warmly welcomed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) draft guidelines that require banks to refund customers for failed ATM transactions within 48 hours. FCCPC’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, revealed this in a statement following a recent Consumer Complaints Data Report. FCCPC’s Executive Vice Chairman,…
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MALAYSIA REAFFIRMS STRONG PARTNERSHIP WITH NIGERIA ON TRADE, EDUCATION, AND SECURITY
Six decades of friendship and growing cooperation set the stage for a brighter future. Malaysia’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Aiyub Omar, renewed Malaysia’s commitment to deepening ties in palm oil trade, education, security, and South-South cooperation at a reception marking Malaysia’s 68th National Day and 60 years of diplomatic relations. Omar hailed Nigeria as a…
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MINISTER TIJANI URGES AFRICA TO LEVERAGE AI FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH AT GITEX
AI is Africa’s bridge to global competitiveness—minister calls for urgent investment in digital infrastructure and skills. At the 2025 GITEX Africa launch, Minister Bosun Tijani emphasised that Africa must adopt AI to avoid falling behind, highlighting its potential to boost productivity, create jobs, and transform sectors like agriculture and education. He urged investments in connectivity,…
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Power Moves: Nigeria Launches WEIDE Fund to Boost Women Exporters in the Digital Age
When women thrive, economies soar — and Nigeria just flipped the switch with the Women Exporters in the Digital Economy (WEIDE) Fund. Launched in Abuja, this game-changing initiative is here to turbocharge female-led businesses on the global stage, thanks to a star-studded lineup of ministers and the WTO’s head.Last Thursday in Abuja, a powerhouse gathering…
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NCC AND ONSA PEACEFULLY RESOLVE NOGASA STRIKE THREAT, SAVE TELECOM NETWORKS
A looming strike by the Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria (NOGASA), which threatened to cut diesel supplies to telecom sites nationwide and cause a major communication blackout, has been successfully halted thanks to swift intervention by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA). Under NSA…
