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The partnership will assist SMEs formalise and decrease operational obstacles, especially for small businesses that are still outside the regular banking system.
The solution is targeted at businesses that operate in high-traffic, asset-sensitive locations such as retail stores, restaurants, petrol stations, warehouses and office buildings.
The regulator says the sector's growth is being driven by more regulatory monitoring, higher compliance requirements, and expanding demand for trust-based digital services.
The operator achieved an average rural download speed of 24.9 Mbps, surpassing MTN's 15.8 Mbps, Airtel's 10.6 Mbps, and Globacom's 9.5 Mbps.
The federal government is advancing nationwide fibre-optic rollout while also seeking to acquire two new communication satellites.
The Central Bank has upgraded the operating licenses of many prominent fintech and microfinance institutions, including OPay, Moniepoint, and Kuda Bank, granting them national status.
The Central Bank proposed that banks partner with fintechs with large agent networks, such as Moniepoint, OPay, and Kuda, which are better positioned to drive inclusion.
The telco recorded 9,218 fibre cut incidents and vandalism at 211 telecom sites in 2025.
The youths would be trained biannually using Cisco's globally approved curricula in networking, cybersecurity, digital literacy, and emerging technologies.
As the programme enters its scale-up phase, the government says focus will shift toward deepening impact rather than just expanding numbers.
The launch, announced on Monday, marks a move from manual to electronic filing of criminal cases.
Government agencies said the project marked a milestone in enhancing accountability and enforcing compliance within Nigeria’s space and economic sectors.
