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Finance

How to apply for ECOWAS $65,000 startup awards to Nigerian entrepreneurs

The Economic Community of West African States has opened applications for the second edition of its Startup Awards, offering cash prizes totaling $65,000 to startups from across the region, including Nigeria. ECOWAS Commission announced the award on its X handle on Monday, saying it aims to identify, celebrate and scale innovative startups while advancing digital […]

SEC grants NASD approval to launch digital securities platform
Business

SEC grants NASD approval to launch digital securities platform

The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission has approved NASD Plc’s launch of its Digital Securities Platform, powered by Blockstation, under the Regulatory Incubation Program. The Times reported that the NASD in a press statement stated that this follows the Central Bank of Nigeria lifting of the ban on trading in digital assets, which represents a significant step towards […]