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The Federal High Court in Lagos upheld an order of it Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Customer Due Diligence Regulations 2023 which requires banks to collect and verify customers’ social media handles as part of the Know-Your-Customer process. The court upheld the order thereafter Chris Ekea Lagos-based lawyer, filed a suit against the CBN, alleging that the regulation is undemocratic, unconstitutional and in violation of a section of the 1999 Constitution. Details The CBN regulation, which was promulgated in 2023, is said to help fight financial crimes and terrorism, while also increasing the completeness of customer identification. Section 6 (IV)…

Ghanaian gospel musician, Philipa Baafi in a recent interview with Graphic Showbiz, tipped fellow gospel musician Nacee to win AOTY at TGMAHe said during the year in review, Nacee has worked harder than anyone he has been nominated withPhilipa Baafi is celebrating 25 years in the music industry and to top off her milestone, she has released a new single titled ‘Eda Ho Pefee’ATTENTION: Leave your comments for YEN.com.gh. Fill out this short form. Help us serve you better!It’s that time of year again when Ghanaian artistes are celebrated for their amazing work in the past year. Ghanaian gospel musician…

This article has been reviewed according to Science X editorial process and policies. Editors have highlighted the following features while ensuring content reliability: documented peer-reviewed publication reliable source written by researchers proofread Okay! Credit: Public Domain Pixabay/CC0 x Shut up Credit: Public Domain Pixabay/CC0 The relationship between climate and malaria transmission it is complex and has been subject intense study for about three decades. Populations of mosquito vectors sufficient to sustain malaria transmission occur in a specific range of temperatures and humidity that are suitable for their survival and reproduction. The parasite also needs suitable temperatures to complete its life…

Martin Gruenberg has offered to resign after bipartisan calls for his resignation. Photo: ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP/FileSource: AFPA top US bank regulator resigned on Monday after an independent report found evidence of widespread sexual misconduct and a “patriarchal” culture at the agency he leads.”In light of recent events, I am prepared to step down from my responsibilities once a successor is confirmed,” Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Chairman Martin Gruenberg said in a statement.”Until that time, I will continue to fulfill my responsibilities as FDIC Chairman, including transforming the FDIC’s workplace culture,” he added.Gruenberg has led the FDIC since 2005,…

Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia CDD-Ghana Fellow, Dr. Kwame Asiedu Sarpong, challenges the Vice President and Standard Bearer of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to reconsider the strategy to recover the Cedi from its free fall journey. I appealed to them to do so.Dr. Asiedu Sarpong with Millicent Safoadu on the Kumasi-based Abusua 96.5FM in Bresosem over the weekend Dr. Bawumia, before becoming Vice President in 2017, urged Ghanaians to believe in his ability to strengthen the Ghanaian Cedi. He said that he was aiming toHe stressed that while in opposition, Dr. Bawumia outlined measures to…

The award recipients with the Senior Management Team of Telecel Ghana at the event It was an atmosphere of excitement, inspiration and pride at Telecel Ghana’s annual event to award scholarships to outstanding female engineering students from universities across the country.Ten final year female engineering students from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), University of Ghana (UG), University of Cape Coast (UCC), Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) and University of Mines and Technology (UMaT) have been announced as recipients of this year’s scheme.Introduced in 2011, the Telecel Ghana Women Engineering Scholarship Program (FESSP) has supported and empowered 90…

In a historic moment for women’s tennis, PIF will be the first partner of the WTA Rankings The PIF and WTA will also work together to strengthen and develop initiatives to support players at all levels new York, May 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Public Investment Fund (PIF) and the WTA today unveiled a multi-year partnership that will support their shared ambition to grow women’s professional tennis and inspire more women and girls around the world to take up the game . The partnership will also strengthen and develop initiatives that support players at all levels. PIF and WTA sign…

The fintech landscape in Africa is experiencing an explosion of growth opportunities, with South Africa emerging as a key player in this dynamic sector. Despite global challenges, venture capital investment in South Africa has remained resilient, recording a an increase of 6%. to reach a a remarkable $620 million in 2023. Fintech solutions, particularly those addressing payment challenges, continue to dominate innovation and attract significant venture capital interest across the African continent. According Antonia Bothner, of Endeavor SA’s With capital markets leading the way, the market transition away from cash presents huge untapped potential, both in South Africa and across…

A video of Medikal explaining some things he went through hosting his cousin Fella Makafui has gone viralThe rapper expressed his dismay at Fella Makafui’s insistence that her cousin stay in their matrimonial home Many who commented on the video sympathized with him, while many urged him to stay strongPopular Ghanaian musician, Medikal, has lashed out emotionally over the issues surrounding his controversial marriage to Fella Makafui and issues arising from it.In a video he saw YEN.com.gh on @sarpcessghdotcom’s TikTok page, Medikal criticized his wife’s cousin, Bless, for her actions.Medikal talks about his cousin Fella Photo: @fellamakafui/Instagram @Medikal/FacebookSource: UGCThe creator…

Fatoumata Haidara at Earth Observations (GEO) week 2022 in Accra/GhanaFatumata Haidara A data scientist from Mali is part of a team using machine learning to help predict—and hopefully prevent—destructive locust swarms in West Africa’s Sahel region. During the last major locust outbreak in West Africa in 2003-2005, authorities spent more than $450 million to end the plague, which caused an estimated $2.5 billion in crop damage. Another disaster occurred in 2012, threatening the food security of more than 50 million people, but successful control operations lessened the impact. Fatumata Haidaramachine learning engineer at the SERVIR West Africa Small Innovation Grant…