The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has embarked on a new initiative to streamline the extension of visitor visas, making it far more convenient for those already within its borders. In a recent development, the General Directorate of Passports, commonly referred to as Jawazat, has officially announced that visitor visa extensions can now be accomplished…
President Bola Tinubu has announced that the implementation of the student loan initiative will begin in January 2024. The president made this announcement on Monday during the National Economic Summit 2023. This comes four months after President Tinubu signed the Student Loan Bill 2023 into law. The student loan program is part of the promises…
Kuda is a Nigerian digital microfinance bank that provides payment and payroll solutions locally in Nigeria, but can Kuda wallets receive international money transfers? The short answer is yes, Kuda users can receive dollars from abroad directly deposited into their accounts. This is made possible thanks to the partnership between Kuda and international partners Payoneer…
Opay is a payment service provider designed to be a fintech super app, meeting all your financial needs on one single interface. With only your mobile number and BVN you can register to have access to services like a digital wallet that can receive and send money to any bank account in Nigeria, bill payments,…
Grey.co is a financial technology company that enables Africans to create free USD, GBP and EUR accounts to receive payments from over 80 countries. Grey is particularly useful for freelancers who receive payments from platforms such as Paypal, UpWork and Fiverr. They can easily connect their Grey.co account to receive payments, which can be further…
Geegpay is a payment service solution that allows African freelancers and entrepreneurs to create virtual American bank accounts to receive payments from abroad. Freelancers can use Geegpay to convert their USD, GBP, and EUR to local currencies such as Nigerian Naira (NGN), Ghanaian Cedis (GHS), Kenyan Shilling (KES), Egyptian Pound (EGP), South African Rand (ZAR), and Rwandan…
Fantasy Premier League (FPL) for the 2023/24 season is now live, and managers who are admins of their mini-leagues from last season can now renew their leagues and automatically add their friends when they join. Last season, more than 11 million players played FPL from all over the world. Mini leagues are an exciting way…
The Nigerian banking sector is one of the most vibrant and competitive in Africa. With over 200 banks operating in the country, there are many options for businesses and individuals looking for banking services. Twelve of the major Deposit Money Banks listed on the Nigerian Exchange posted an aggregate profit after tax of N1.07 trillion in…
The Nigerian Naira appreciated against the US Dollar on the black market on Friday, June 23, 2023, trading at an average exchange rate of N767/$1. This marks a significant increase of 0.65% from the previous day’s trading session where the Dollar traded at N772/$1. The Naira also saw a slight appreciation against the British Pound,…
Your FirstBank account statement is a valuable tool that can help you resolve transaction disputes. It shows the history of all transactions that have taken place on your account, including deposits, withdrawals, POS payments, and ATM withdrawals. If you have a dispute with someone about a transaction, you can check your account statement to see…