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SEC warns Nigerians against investing in Risevest and Stecs
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned Nigerians not to invest in two organizations:…
Markets React after Trump Calls on OPEC to Bring Down Oil Prices
Oil prices dropped slightly on Friday, reversing the week’s gains. This happened after U.S. President…
Former Prime Minister Pushes Crypto to Boost Thailand’s Economy
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has called on the government to focus on cryptocurrency…
Middle East Gains as China, India Shift Focus from Russian Oil
China and India are seeking alternatives to Russian oil amid the new U.S. sanctions, turning…
Ethiopia to Open Stock Exchange after 50 Years
Ethiopia is preparing to reopen its stock exchange after it was shut down 50 years…
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Nigeria’s Financial Inclusion Goals Threatened
Despite progress in financial inclusion, Nigeria faces a major setback as fraud cases surge with…
Binance Expands Crypto Access in Africa with Mobile Money Integration
Binance, by means of integrating mobile money services, is enhancing crypto accessibility in West and…
NGX Targets Gen Z and Millennials with Asset Tokenization
Speaking at the 2024 Investor Summit & Awards Dinner, NGX CEO Jude Chiemeka emphasized the…
Not All Crypto Firms Will Meet Registration Standards
The SEC Director-General, Dr. Emotimi Agama, has cautioned that some crypto companies applying for registration…
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Bo Hines to head US crypto council
Donald Trump, the U.S. president-elect, has appointed Bo Hines, a former college football player, as…
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Botswana Central Bank Flags Minimal Crypto Risks Urging Regulation
Botswana's central bank has identified minimal risks to the country’s financial stability from its undeveloped…
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Nigerian Stock Market Weekly Wrap (Dec 20, 2024)
The All-Share Index (ASI) surged by 1.76% to close at 101,129.09, breaking the 100,000 and…
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Bitcoin Drops to $92,118 as Crypto Economy Shrinks by Nearly 12%
Bitcoin’s price fell sharply, dropping over 9% to $92,118 (at 6:30 a.m., 21st of December,…
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Ethena Labs partners with Trump’s World Liberty Financial
Ethena, a decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, has partnered with World Liberty Financial, a company backed…
Nigeria’s Fiscal Deficit Hits N7 Trillion in Q3 2024
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, during the presentation of the 2025 Budget of Restoration, revealed that…
Bitcoin Blasts Past $105,000, Setting New Record High
On December 15, 2024, Bitcoin’s price rose above $105,000, reaching a high of $105,149. This…
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Nigeria’s Inflation Rises to 34.60% in November 2024
Headline inflation in Nigeria rose from 33.88% in October to 34.60% in November 2024, according…
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Cryptocurrency Adoption in Nigeria and South Africa
A recent research by ConsenSys and YouGov reveals the behavior, adoption patterns, and hurdles surrounding…
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Tax Reforms In Nigeria
SBM Intelligence’s recent survey reveals mixed feelings among Nigerians about the proposed tax reform bills.While…
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NGX Targets Gen Z and Millennials with Asset Tokenization
Speaking at the 2024 Investor Summit & Awards Dinner, NGX CEO Jude Chiemeka emphasized the…
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Microsoft shareholders vote ‘no’ to Bitcoin reserve
Microsoft shareholders made a decision not to approve the suggestion to add Bitcoin to the…
Hong Kong Considers Bill to Regulate Stablecoins
Hong Kong plans to introduce new rules to regulate stablecoins (a type of cryptocurrency tied…
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Naira Gains Against Euro Amid Market Reforms
Driven by reforms in Nigeria’s forex market and political instability in Europe,the Nigerian naira strengthened…
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Naira Strengthens Amid New CBN FX Platform Launch
Following the launch of the Electronic Foreign Exchange Matching System (EFEMS) by the Central Bank…
Naira Trades Below ₦2000
For the first time in five months, the Nigerian naira improved significantly in the currency…