CBN Extends PoS Geo-Fencing Deadline to August 1, 2026
The Central Bank of Nigeria has extended the compliance deadline for PoS geo-fencing to August 1, 2026, and increased the operational radius from 10 to 70 metres.
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CBN Extends PoS Geo-Fencing Deadline to 2026
The Central Bank of Nigeria has extended the PoS geo-fencing enforcement deadline to August 1, 2026, and increased the allowable radius from 10m to 70m.
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NGF Chairman Urges Tinubu to Raise Minimum Wage to N100,000
Governor AbdulRazaq calls on President Tinubu to increase Nigeria's minimum wage to N100,000, citing improved state finances and rising living costs.
Adebola Osibogun: Driving Innovation at Imowo Microfinance Bank
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Wema Bank Names 10-Year-Old as One-Day MD/CEO Winner (30.05.2026)
Wema Bank appoints 10-year-old Chinmamanda Diamond Ozoakpata as one-day MD/CEO for 2026 Children's Day, promoting financial literacy and youth leadership.
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EKEDP Launches Power App for Customer Control
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