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Published on 09:12 GMT

Libya’s $1 Million Grant Backs More Finance, Skills and Support for Entrepreneurs

The African Development Bank Group has approved a $1 million grant to strengthen entrepreneurship in Libya, with a focus on helping micro, small and medium-sized enterprises access financing and business support. Funded through the Bank's Middle-Income …

Source: Devdiscourse - Pending
Published on 05:32 GMT

TeamApt bags award for payment innovation

TeamApt Ltd., a Central Bank of Nigeria-licensed switching and processing company, has won the Financial Ecosystem Innovator of the Year award at the 2026 BusinessDay Banks and Other Financial Institutions Awards, recognising its role in expanding payment …

Source: Punch - Indeterminate
Published on Oct 27, 2026

From Hygiene Education to Access: Here’s How Reckitt Is Improving Hygiene in Nigeria

Handwashing is essential to preventing illness, but consistent hygiene also depends on access to clean water, soap and adequate sanitation. Through Dettol's hygiene education programmes and Reckitt's wider partnerships, the company is supporting …

Source: Legit News - Neutral
Published on Oct 26, 2026

Global insurance models offer Nigerian firms lessons on customer trust

By Emmanuella Opara | October 26th 2026 KEY POINTS Nigeria’s insurance penetration target of 10 per cent by 2031 will require improved claims settlement and wider access to affordable policies. Digital claims processing and faster payments could help …

Source: Biz Watch Nigeria - Indeterminate
Published on 04:58 GMT

Private investment key to economic growth - Hamzat

The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has emphasised the importance of pri-vate sector investments in stimulating economic activities, creating opportunities and strengthen-ing the country’s financial services sector. He said this on …

Source: Punch - Indeterminate
Published on Oct 27, 2026

NCGC: We’ve Unlocked N64.13bn Loans, Support 914,791 Jobs

.Says women account for 42.7% of 22,616 Nigerians accessing bank loans for first time Deji Elumoye in Abuja The National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC) has disclosed that it has facilitated N64.13 billion in loans to Nigerian businesses and individuals, …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on Oct 27, 2026

Alert Group wins fastest-growing financial services award

Alert Group has been named Fastest-Growing Financial Services Group of the Year at the 2026 BusinessDay Banks and Other Financial Institutions Awards, recognising its business expansion, financial performance, and contributions to improving access to …

Source: Punch - Indeterminate
Published on Oct 27, 2026

‎NCGC unlocks N64bn credit, vows to end collateral barrier for viable businesses

‎By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ‎ABUJA– THE National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGC) on Tuesday said its guarantees have already unlocked ₦64.13 billion in loans for 174,495 borrowers nationwide, as it intensifies efforts to dismantle the collateral …

Source: Vanguard - Indeterminate
Published on Oct 26, 2026

Nigerian Commercial Paper Market Raises N1.51trn In 9 Months

Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has released its third quarter (Q3) 2026 Commercial Paper Market Report, showing the market raised N1.51 trillion across 131 series by 60 issuers in the first nine months of 2026. Of this, seven series valued at N216.1 …

Source: Leadership - Neutral
Published on Oct 26, 2026

Nigerian BNPL startup Klump shuts down after five years

Klump, a Nigerian buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) startup, has shut down after five years of operations, following difficulties securing lending capital and overcoming integration delays and restrictions imposed by financial institutions. The company’s co- …

Source: Nairametrics - Neutral
Published on Oct 26, 2026

Experts caution as more Nigerians turn to fintech, digital lending platforms for financial assistance

Says digital lending style of loan recovery unfriendly for businesses Economic and financial experts have cautioned Nigerians against seeking financial assistance from Fintech and digital lending platforms due to stringent repayment conditions. The …

Source: Tribune Online - Center-right
Published on Oct 27, 2026

BCEAO Opens Regulatory Sandbox to Togolese Fintech Firms

(Togo First) - Fintech companies and financial institutions in Togo have until November 30, 2026, to apply for the first cohort of the Central Bank of West African States' (BCEAO) regulatory sandbox, which allows companies to test innovative financial …

Source: Togo First - Indeterminate
Published on 00:48 GMT

NCGC backs N64bn in loans within one year of operation

… Created over 150,000 direct and indirect jobs The National Credit Guarantee Company (NCGC) has supported ₦64.13 billion in loans, backed by ₦30.19 billion in guarantee value, granted to 174,495 beneficiaries within one year of its operation. Managing …

Source: Business Day - Neutral
Published on Oct 26, 2026

Global models offer lessons for Nigerian insurers

As Nigeria’s insurance industry turns from strengthening balance sheets to expanding coverage, global examples show why faster claims, affordable products and digital distribution could hold the key to winning customers, writes ODINAKA ANUDU For many …

Source: Punch - Indeterminate
Published on 08:00 GMT

Benin: Bio Tchané advocates for better access to capital for businesses

At the Capital Reach Forum in Cotonou, the president of the Economic and Social Council advocated for guarantees, the mobilization of savings, and financial transparency. Abdoulaye Bio Tchané calls for facilitating private companies’ access to capital …

Source: Benin Web TV - Pending
Published on Oct 25, 2026

Africa needs stronger digital payment links to unlock regional trade – Femi Osinbajo

Professor Yemi Osinbajo, a former Vice-President of Nigeria, has called for stronger cooperation among African countries to improve cross-border payments, strengthen digital integration and support trade and investment across the continent. He said …

Source: MyJoyOnline - Pending
Published on Oct 25, 2026

Read about 2 new, 18 reorganized stakes — from Nigeria to Nicaragua

The following new stake presidencies of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have been called. New stakes A new stake has been created from the Kenema Sierra Leone Stake. The Kenema Sierra Leone West Stake, which consists of the Dauda Town, …

Source: The Church News - Utah - Center-right
Published on Oct 27, 2026

Anosike Vows to Build Common Facility Centre for Aba Leather, Garment Clusters

Boniface Okoro in Umuahia The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the 2027 elections in Abia State, Dr. Kelechi Anosike, has promised to build a world-class Common Facility Centre (CFC) in Aba to boost the leather and garment clusters …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on Oct 27, 2026

NGX gains ₦2.64tn as Dangote Cement rallies 10%

The NGX All-Share Index rose 1.65% on Monday to 251,290.54 points, adding ₦2.64 trillion to market capitalisation. Dangote Cement gained 10% for a second consecutive session, helping lift the industrial index by 5.37%. Market capitalisation reached about ₦ …

Source: Biz Watch Nigeria - Indeterminate

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Published on October 27, 2026 - 20:20 GMT

Credicorp Ltd.: Credicorp’s Earnings Release and Conference Call 3Q26

Lima, Oct. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lima, Peru, October 27, 2026 – Credicorp Ltd. announces to its shareholders and the market that its 3Q26 Earnings Release will be published on Monday, November 9, 2026, after market close. Credicorp’s webcast and …

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Published on October 14, 2026 - 00:30 GMT

The Microlending Market Is Projected to Grow to $431.78 Billion by 2030 Fueled by Increasing Industry Demand

The Business Research Company's The Microlending Market Is Projected to Grow to $431.78 Billion by 2030 Fueled by Increasing Industry Demand LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "The …

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Published on October 20, 2026 - 20:30 GMT

Apollo Appoints Ribbit Capital Founder Meyer “Micky” Malka to Board of Directors

NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced that Meyer “Micky” Malka, founder and managing partner of Ribbit Capital, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Apollo Global Management, Inc. (“Apollo”), effective …

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Published on October 19, 2026 - 20:15 GMT

Credicorp Ltd.: Credicorp’s “3Q26 quiet period”

Lima, Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lima, Peru, October 19, 2026 – Credicorp Ltd. (“Credicorp”) (NYSE: BAP | BVL: BAP) announces that, in accordance with its corporate disclosure policies, the Company will enter its quiet period for the third quarter …

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Published on October 19, 2026 - 05:38 GMT

Indonesia gears up for the biggest BFSI spectacle at the eighth edition of World Financial Innovation Series (WFIS)

JAKARTA, INDONESIA, October 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With a seven-year legacy of spotlighting the financial sector’s most pressing challenges and bringing future-ready solutions to address them, the World Financial Innovation Series (WFIS) …

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Published on October 19, 2026 - 11:00 GMT

JazzCash Wins Silver Award for Innovation in InsurTech at Money20/20 USA 2026

LAS VEGAS and Islamabad, October 19, 2026: Jazzcash, Pakistan’s leading digital financial services platform and a subsidiary of VEON Ltd. (NASDAQ: VEON), has won the Silver Award in the Banking – InsurTech category at Money20/20 USA 2026, a leading …

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Published on October 6, 2026 - 11:00 GMT

InNova Global Fund Opens Reg D 506(c) Offering to Fund Microlending in Kenya

Clovis, CA, Oct. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InNova Global Fund today opened its Regulation D Rule 506(c) offering to verified accredited investors. Money raised through the offering funds microlending in Kenya, where borrowers take out microloans …

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Published on July 31, 2026 - 19:58 GMT

Rapid Recovery Microloan Program Available for Flood-Impacted Businesses

CATSKILL, N.Y. – Greene County Economic Development Corporation (GCEDC) is partnering with Columbia Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) to provide financial resources to eligible flood-impacted small businesses in both Greene and Columbia counties …

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Published on October 28, 2026 - 11:28 GMT

Chase Buchanan Highlights the Importance of Realistic Retirement Planning for Expats

Specialist expat financial advisor, Chase Buchanan, highlights common planning factors that may affect retirement outcomes for expatriates PAPHOS, CYPRUS, October 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chase Buchanan Private Wealth Management, the international …

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Published on October 28, 2026 - 11:15 GMT

LogicalDOC 9.3.1: Artificial Intelligence Simplifies Access to Business Document Content

The latest version of LogicalDOC introduces the new feature Summarization and significant improvements to database access. CARPI, MODENA, ITALY, October 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LogicalDOC announces the release of version 9.3.1 of its …

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Published on October 28, 2026 - 11:00 GMT

Foreclosure Questions Rise 12% on JustAnswer as Homeowners Seek Ways to Save Their Homes

JustAnswer data shows surge in questions from homeowners seeking guidance on foreclosure notices, approaching auctions and options for keeping their homes SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As foreclosure …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Building & Construction Industry ...
Published on October 28, 2026 - 10:18 GMT

NAVEX Film Launches on USA TODAY, Explores How Risk and Compliance Help Build More Trusted Workplaces

PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, October 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NAVEX, the global leader in integrated risk and compliance management software, today announced the launch of a new short documentary film hosted on USA TODAY, examining how …

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Published on October 28, 2026 - 10:15 GMT

Florida’s Victim Safety in Pretrial Release Act Tightens Bail Rules for Defendants Facing Violent Charges

Bail Bonds Now warns that one call or text to a protected person can now lead to a new criminal charge and time in jail before bond. WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, October 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Florida’s Victim Safety in Pretrial …

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Published on October 28, 2026 - 10:08 GMT

Sphera Launches AI-Powered Capabilities to Turn External Supply Chain Risk Signals into Decisions in Minutes, Not Days

New research finds one in four COOs say their worst disruptions started outside their own walls, yet most struggle to assess the impact fast enough. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, October 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Sphera® announced new …

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Published on October 28, 2026 - 09:52 GMT

TwinMeta Recruits 12 ‘Genesis Twinkers’ to Join Its First GFT Project

Selected creators receive lifetime profile badges and $1,000 each to promote their first project, linking limited-edition merchandise with digital ownership LEWES, DE, UNITED STATES, October 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TwinMeta is recruiting …

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Published on October 28, 2026 - 09:00 GMT

AP Ventures Closes USD 300 million Fund III to Back Early-Stage Industrial Technology

London-based venture capital firm backs early-stage companies strengthening industrial productivity, supply security and the resilience of energy systems. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AP Ventures LLP (“AP …

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Published on October 28, 2026 - 09:00 GMT

LaborForce Media Launches 'Partners in Labor with Rick Smith,' Expanding Its Platform for Working America

New podcast joins The Daily Jolt, The Rick Smith Show and Labor’s 9/11 Legacy, spotlighting the people and partnerships supporting unions and working families. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Behind every …

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Published on October 28, 2026 - 08:31 GMT

BDM Wealth Management to Support Zavnex Capital Raising for UK Plastic Recycling

Zavnex funds Nexergy, which uses pyrolysis to turn plastic packaging that mechanical recycling cannot process into reusable oil. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BDM Wealth Management, a capital raising and …

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Published on October 28, 2026 - 08:00 GMT

Radisson Hotel Group signs Hotel Novza, a member of Radisson Individuals Premier, marking its seventh hotel in Tashkent

The signing strengthens the Group's leading footprint in Uzbekistan's capital, where seven hotels across five brands will be open by 2030. TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN, October 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Radisson Hotel Group announces the …

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Published on October 28, 2026 - 06:57 GMT

Roger Spitz to Speak at TEDxJacksonville 2027 on Techistentialism, the Philosophy He Coined a Decade Ago

Ranked among the world’s top futurists, the AI keynote speaker brings the thinking behind his Intelligence Shift to the TEDx stage in January 2027 SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Roger Spitz, the AI futurist and …

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Published on October 28, 2026 - 06:37 GMT

Deepotsav 2026: Ayodhya Prepares to Illuminate the World with the Spirit of the Ramayan

30 lakh diyas, 2,100-drone show and immersive cultural experiences to transform the sacred city into a celebration of light, faith and heritage LUCKNOW, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA, October 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the festival of lights …

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Published on October 28, 2026 - 06:08 GMT

Africa PPP 2026 to Bring Project Owners and Financiers Together in Nairobi, 11–13 November 2026, Nairobi, Kenya

NAIROBI, KENYA, October 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With two weeks to go, the 16th Africa PPP Infrastructure Finance, Investment & Partnerships Summit will bring public project owners, financiers, developers and advisers to Nairobi from 11 …

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Published on October 28, 2026 - 06:00 GMT

Serial Cables Introduces High-Performance Dual EDSFF PCIe 6.0 Adapter for Next-Gen CXL Memory Workloads

Scale memory capacity in the enterprise with dual x8 EDSFF interfaces for CXL architectures, designed for flexibility in demanding environments ENGLEWOOD, CO, UNITED STATES, October 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Serial Cables, Inc. today …

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Published on October 28, 2026 - 04:00 GMT

Phaze Ventures announces $75M+ global venture platform from Oman

Oman-headquartered venture capital platform to back the next generation of AI and deeptech companies globally and exceptional founders building at home. MUSCAT, OMAN, October 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Oman-headquartered Phaze Ventures …

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Published on October 28, 2026 - 00:30 GMT

Motor Insurance Market To Witness Strong Growth Trajectory Through 2030 At 9.9% CAGR

The Business Research Company’s Motor Insurance Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The motor insurance sector is evolving rapidly, …

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Published on October 28, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

Cade & Associates Launches Certified Business Valuation Services Led by Trent Cade, CPA, ABV

Carolina accounting and advisory firm expands services to support business owners, attorneys, and lenders with credentialed valuations CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, October 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Cade & Associates, a Ph.D.-led accounting and …

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Published on October 28, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

Rafi Toledano's Sorrento Property Group Unveils Plans for University of South Florida Scholarship

Planned scholarship will support USF students in business, finance, entrepreneurship and real estate as the first step in a long-term education program NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sorrento Property Group …

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Published on October 27, 2026 - 23:28 GMT

Umpqua Dairy Earns Its Fifth Consecutive Irving B. Weber Award for Total Quality Excellence

Roseburg, Oregon, dairy earns prestigious QCS honor for the 12th time LISLE, IL, UNITED STATES, October 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Umpqua Dairy Products Company of Roseburg, Oregon, has once again earned the Irving B. Weber Award for Total …

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