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BREAKING: NELFUND introduces token system to stop double payment of school fees
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has introduced a token system to stop double payment of school fees and eliminate refund issues for student loan beneficia Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-nelfund-introduces-token-system-to-stop-double-payment-of-school-fees/
Budget 2026 live: Healey announces £100 energy payment for millions in budget
<p>Chancellor warns of ‘global economic storms’ threatening UK economy</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/28/budget-2026-key-points-john-healey">Budget 2026: key points at a glance</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>Martin Lewis</strong> <a href="https://x.com/MartinSLewis/status/2115360340720353765">said</a> that, when he met John
(2nd LD) Communications watchdog fines Google, Apple over in-app payment policies
SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's broadcasting and telecommunications reg...
(LEAD) Communications watchdog fines Google, Apple over in-app payment policies
SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's broadcasting and telecommunications reg...
Wilson Parking warns of text scam demanding payment for overdue parking
Anybody receiving a suspicious text from the parking company should not click on any links contained in the message.
Communications watchdog fines Google, Apple over in-app payment policies
SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's broadcasting and telecommunications reg...
LIV prioritised executive payments over vendors
LIV Golf paid more than $15m to retain top executives in the final months before Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund ended its financial support of the tour, while many vendors and contractors were left with unpaid bills.
ADC asks Tinubu to probe alleged payments for appointments
The ADC has challenged President Tinubu to probe an allegation by his campaign spokesperson that some ministers pay billions of naira for their appointment Read More: https://punchng.com/adc-asks-tinubu-to-probe-alleged-payments-for-appointments/
ASB payment disruption resolved after customers’ cards declined despite funds
Shoppers reported being forced to abandon purchases, while drive-thrus backed up.
The 'stablecoin sandwich': Why speeding up payments isn't so simple, according to Mastercard
Stablecoins could enable faster payments, but slow conversions in supporting infrastructure could limit benefits, according to Mastercard executive.
‘Penalised for having a job’: Blind tech worker ‘disheartened’ at ineligibility for Budget 2027 disability payment
Wheelchair user Brian Dalton pays ‘€5,000-€10,000 extra’ per year on things including assistive technology, transport and increased energy costs
A 97-year-old woman faces €455,000 payment to Bank of Ireland over life loan taken out in 2003
How did a pensioner borrow €130,000 only to leave €100,000 of it on deposit losing money for 25 years?
Web site fined for illegally posting payment QR codes
Banks, Interswitch push phone taps to cut payment friction
Interswitch and partner banks are pushing tokenised card payments in Nigeria, allowing customers to pay by tapping phones to reduce transaction friction. Read More: https://punchng.com/banks-interswitch-push-phone-taps-to-cut-payment-friction/
TRANSACTION TECH: Settling up: The state of digital payments in South Africa
South Africa is framed as a key growth market for the payment sector, but modernising how we pay is not straightforward, and neither is ensuring that modernisation benefits ordinary people.
Ebola: NCDC approves N100,000 weekly payment for contacts
The NCDC has approved a N100,000 weekly payment for Ebola contacts in the FCT to support them during isolation and ensure compliance with monitoring. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-ebola-ncdc-approves-n100000-weekly-payment-for-contacts/
Varsity workers protest shortfalls in FG’s arrears payment
University workers across Nigeria are protesting shortfalls, unpaid allowances, and uncertainty over arrears released by the Federal Government. Read More: https://punchng.com/varsity-workers-protest-shortfalls-in-fgs-arrears-payment/
Rogers plans to charge extra for bill payments with a credit card
Rogers says it will begin charging most customers across Canada a 1.6 per cent processing fee next year for bill payments made using a credit card.
Share Your Experiences With Medicaid Claims for Repayment
The New York Times would like to hear from people about Medicaid trying to recoup money after the death of a loved one.
PTPTN sets RM50 minimum monthly repayment for graduates earning RM2,501 to RM3,000
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — Graduates earning between RM2,501 and RM3,000 a month will only need to repay their Nationa...
Malaysian banks offer repayment relief to Nepal landslide victims
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — The Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) said its member banks are offering repayment def...
CBN moves to ease payment barriers between Nigeria, China
The Central Bank of Nigeria is engaging businesses to address cross-border payment challenges and improve financial flows between Nigeria and China. Read More: https://punchng.com/cbn-moves-to-ease-payment-barriers-between-nigeria-china-2/
UAE regulator reviews AIX Financial Consultations amid investor claims and payment concerns
The Capital Market Authority (CMA) said it is reviewing AIX Financial Consultations' activities after receiving information that the company had delayed or even missed payouts. Without disclosing the details of the information it received or the nature of the review, the CMA said it would keep the matter confidential to ensure a thorough, fair and impartial
Law Society seeks to meet O’Callaghan ‘in person’ to solve legal aid payments impasse
Minister for Justice offers talks to hear Law Society’s viewpoint as four-month withdrawal of services escalates
MyEG suspension to continue as RM314m outstanding payment remains unsettled, says Loke
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook today said the outstanding payment MyEG Services...
Japan to introduce cashless traffic fine payments from July
Fines are currently payable only at bank or post office counters, which are unavailable outside business hours.
New military pension board chair vows seamless payments
The new chairman of the Military Pensions Board, Maj-Gen. Julius Osifo, has pledged to ensure prompt payment of pensions and other benefits to veterans. Read More: https://punchng.com/new-military-pension-board-chair-vows-seamless-payments/
Arnotts asks Dublin revamp tsar to move GPO social welfare payments to reduce antisocial behaviour
Robert Watt previously said north inner-city Dublin unfairly burdened with services for ‘people on the margins of society’
New military pension board chair pledges prompt payment of benefits
The new Chairman of the Military Pensions Board, Maj Gen Julius Osifo, has pledged to ensure prompt payment of benefits to retired military personnel. Read More: https://punchng.com/new-military-pension-board-chair-pledges-prompt-payment-of-benefits/
'Slap in the face' to be excluded from disability payment
A group of working disabled people has said that a cost of disability payment should be universal and non-means tested.
Loke: Prasarana open payment system procurement to be finalised by year-end
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Prasarana Malaysia Berhad is in the final stages of procuring a new open payment system tha...
Second Labour MP suspended over Covid loan repayments
Perran Moon, MP for Camborne and Redruth, voluntarily referred himself for investigation.
Reduced Cap payments to farmers would be ‘devastating for Irish agriculture’ - Minister
More EU money for farmers unlikely, says commissioner, as member states want to cut bill
Budget 2027: Borrowers praise PTPTN repayment discounts and deferments
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — The National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) borrowers have welcomed the repaymen...
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