Remittances: Navigating the future through regulatory harmonisation | The Guardian Nigeria News
Sending remittances is still expensive globally, with an average cost of 6.20 per cent of the amount sent, surpassing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) target of three percent. This underscores the need for significant change in the industry. In the past 10 years, remittance flows to Africa have doubled, reaching $100 billion in 2022, more
KEEP WALKING AFRICA TOP 30 CREATORS MAKE APPEARANCES ACROSS THE CONTINENT
(MENAFN- EIN Presswire) Next gen artists appear at celebratory shows in Cameroon to DRC, Mozambique, and Ivory Coast JOHANNESBURG , December 21, 2023 /EINPresswire / — Creatives from the Keep Walking Africa Top 30 list made appearances at a series of events in Cameroon, DRC, and Mozambique this month – and which will end in
Over 1000 SMEs equipped with digital transformation skills to compete in AfCFTA – YouTube
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MTN to Partner Elon Musk’s Starlink for Upgrade to Strengthen Competition with Airtel, Glo, Others
MTN Group is in discussion with some satellite communication firms to improve connectivityThe telecom company is testing some of the services of the firms in some countries, including NigeriaIt also clarified that its contracts with satellite service providers are based on a shared revenue model MTN Group is working with satellite communication firms, such as
The coming year for African banks
The health of the African banking sector in 2024 will be marked by two very different trends, both of which were also big influences in 2023: increased competition, mainly driven by the digital revolution; and global economic and geopolitical instability. The former is a long-term trend that is gaining momentum, while the latter is hopefully
Why should it be cheaper to fly to Ghana from Nigeria than going to South East
A South East traditional ruler, His Royal Majesty, Eze-Igwe Williams Ezugwu, has strongly condemned the high cost of flight tickets to southern …
Africa needs an entrepreneurial boom
For decades, Africa has been the world’s most commodity-dependent continent. At the same time, it has become overly reliant on imports from the rest of the world: intracontinental trade accounts for only 15% of total African trade, compared to 60% in Asia and 70% in the European Union. Worryingly, imports of manufactured goods into African
Meta Highlights Key Milestones in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2023 || Business Post Nigeria
By Modupe Gbadeyanka The parent company for Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, Meta, has released a report highlighting some major milestones it recorded in 2023 in Sub-Saharan Africa. The report also showcased some ongoing significant investments and works the firm is undergoing across the region. With a focus on connecting communities, supporting the creator ecosystem, and
Strengthening Cybersecurity Infrastructure for African Trade
Over the past decade, digital connectivity in Africa has witnessed a remarkable spike, with an estimated 500 million internet users attributed to the ongoing expansion of mobile network infrastructure. This growth has prompted the adoption of digital technologies in various sectors of the African economy, like agriculture, security, finance, education, government, and manufacturing. However, recent
Meta Unveils ‘2023 Year in Review’ Showcasing Key Milestones in Sub-Saharan Africa – Tech | Business
Advertisements Today, Meta released its ‘2023 Africa Year in Review’ to showcase some of its significant investments and works across Sub-Saharan Africa in 2023. Captured in an infographic, it highlights Meta’s ongoing milestones and successes across the region while reinforcing its continued investment and commitment to Sub-Saharan Africa. With a focus on connecting communities, supporting the