EFCC re arrests Mompha in money laundering case following violation of bail conditions

EFCC re arrests Mompha in money laundering case following violation of bail conditions

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) announced on Monday, May 15, that Ismaila Mustapha, popularly known as Mompha, a social media celebrity facing charges of N6 billion money laundering, has been re-arrested. According to a statement from the commission, … Continue reading EFCC re arrests Mompha in money laundering case following violation of bail conditions

CBN's proposal to consolidate dormant account balances and unclaimed funds. Read full story!

CBN’s proposal to consolidate dormant account balances and unclaimed funds. Read full story!

The Central Bank of Nigeria has proposed new guidelines for the management of dormant accounts, unclaimed balances, and other financial assets in banks and financial institutions in Nigeria. As per the recently released exposure draft, the proposal suggests that funds … Continue reading CBN’s proposal to consolidate dormant account balances and unclaimed funds. Read full story!

Federal Government prohibits online loan apps from accessing customers' photos and contacts

Federal Government prohibits online loan apps from accessing customers’ photos and contacts

Loan apps on the Play Store are set to lose access to users’ contacts and photos starting from May 31, 2023, as part of Google’s latest policy update. The Nigerian Federal Government has announced its intention to enforce this policy, … Continue reading Federal Government prohibits online loan apps from accessing customers’ photos and contacts

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US Federal Reserve raises interest rates despite banking turmoil and warns of possible additional policy firming

The United States central bank, the Federal Reserve, has once again raised interest rates despite fears that the move could lead to financial instability following a string of recent bank failures. This latest increase of 0.25 percentage points marks the … Continue reading US Federal Reserve raises interest rates despite banking turmoil and warns of possible additional policy firming