Category: Business

Lensafrik International Celebrates Iconic Leader Chetachi Ecton

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if NGOs and non-state actors are going to complement the World Leaders’ commitment of attaining the UN SDG by 2030 we must all spare no resources to partner with other stakeholders in reaching the mark. -Dr. Chetachi Nwoga Ecton By Williams Iroh Njoku Towards its preparation to launch an all time events that is focused on leadership and the young people in Africa, the management of LensAfrik Media group, recognizes Chief Dr. Chetachi Nwoga Ecton, a Nigerian-US female Diaspora leader, Community Organiser and a Philanthropist of great repute.  Dr. Chetachi…

Nigeria and digital banking: a revolution still waiting to happen

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At the end of 2022 the Central Bank of Nigeria launched new banknotes. At the same time it also capped withdrawal of the new banknotes. The rollout of the currency change was shambolic. But it also led people to turn to digital financial services such as the use of point of sale (PoS) machines for payments in their transactions. Digital financial services are financial services which rely on digital technologies for their delivery and use by consumers. The Conversation Africa’s Wale Fatade asks Iwa Salami, an expert in financial technology regulation and financial regulation in emerging economies, to explain the increase and its implications.