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Bitget Wallet has launched a virtual card in Nigeria, allowing users to spend stablecoin balances at Visa merchants worldwide via its self-custodial app. Read More: https://punchng.com/bitget-wallet-expands-payment-options-with-stablecoin-powered-virtual-card/

Ahmed Rostom, Minister of Planning and Economic Development, said the ministry is studying the introduction of new and advanced electronic payment instruments to expand its user base both domestically and internationally. He explained that the move forms part of the ministry’s strategy to maximise the potential of the National Investment Bank (NIB) and its s

The Golden State Warriors are not delivering semimonthly payments to veteran center Kristaps Porzingis on his $20 million salary, league sources told ESPN, ruling that the currently absent center is not rendering his services.

National retail turnover from e-commerce is expected to hit 10% by the end of 2026, with more than half of it coming from buy now, pay later. Online shopping is becoming the domain of those who don’t quite have it now.

The Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of N50,000 monthly cash relief to vulnerable Nigerians under its emergency intervention programme. Read More: https://punchng.com/evening-recap-fg-begins-n50000-payments-falcons-earn-caf-nominations-other-top-stories/

At present, welfare payments are linked to Aadhaar; Panchayati Raj Minister says people should now give EPIC number with biometrics

The Federal Government has commenced the disbursement of N50,000 monthly cash relief to vulnerable Nigerians to cushion the effects of the high cost of liv Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-begins-n50000-relief-payments-to-vulnerable-nigerians/

The RBA has increased interest rates to 4.85 per cent. Use our calculator to see how much extra your mortgage repayments will be.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 3 — Fewer trips to government offices, less paperwork and simpler online payments could be on th...

Gbolahan Olaniyi recounts his horrific experience after he was kidnapped on his farm in Ekiti State. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-i-escaped-bandits-den-after-ransom-payment-ondo-graduate/

Establishing new refinery, processing plants, expansion on anvil, says Minister for Agriculture Tummala Nageswara Rao

TikTok may be working to become the app that people use for most of their digital activities.

Cardamom growers voice serious concern over extended delays in receiving payments from auctioneers. Usually, auction houses clear dues to planters within 15 days; currently, disbursements take over a month

The lawyer says delays, after his successful appeals, led to an unfair hearing.

The International Air Transport Association says airlines spend over $24.5bn annually on payment processing, urging digital innovation to cut costs. Read More: https://punchng.com/airlines-annual-payment-processing-cost-hits-25bn/

On Election Day, Democrats are looking to do what they did 20 years ago – turn widespread dissatisfaction with a Republican president into a sweeping congressional victory. Rahm Emanuel helped engineer that victory in 2006. Now, as his party looks to regain power, Geoff Bennett sat down with Emanuel to discuss what lessons he sees for Democrats today.

Deal for US company would rank among largest buyouts in history

<p>ISLAMABAD: Despite a massive 90 per cent cut in subsidies and higher-than-targeted revenue collection, Pakistan’s fiscal and current account buffers weakened at the beginning of the current fiscal year (FY27) owing to an almost 37pc increase in interest payments coupled with greater development spending.</p> <p>The “overall fiscal surplus narrowed to 0.8p

<p>ISLAMABAD: Despite a massive 90 per cent cut in subsidies and higher-than-targeted revenue collection, Pakistan’s fiscal and current account buffers weakened in the first quarter of the current fiscal year (FY27) owing to an almost 37pc increase in interest payments coupled with greater development spending.</p> <p>The “overall fiscal surplus narrowed to

Some 80-100 women have borrowed money through self-help groups from a micro-finance firm based in neighbouring Washim district, and were allegedly facing harassment despite repaying at least 70% of the amount, a Krantikari Shetkari Sanghatana functionary said

Payment of two instalments of Dearness Allowance from October salary to add to the burden

Move could generate savings of €90m to the exchequer if repayment go ahead over next two years

PORT KLANG, Oct 29 &mdash; The full implementation of the Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) toll collection system is expected...

Tencent and Visa are expanding their payments partnership following recent regulatory approvals for foreign financial firms in China.

AIB highlights Ireland’s improving debt metrics but warns we cannot take our success for granted

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has alleged that people attacking President Bola Tinubu on social media are being paid for their activities. Read More: https://punchng.com/akpabio-alleges-payment-for-social-media-attacks-on-tinubu/

Northern Secretary Chris Bryant says reaching a deal should be ‘a no-brainer’ given the financial consequences

For borrowers struggling to make progress on their debt, the problem may extend well beyond their spending habits.

Here is what you need to know about the payment that millions will receive from January.

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has introduced a token system to prevent students from paying school fees twice and eliminate refund complications. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-nelfund-introduces-token-system-to-stop-double-payment-of-school-fees/

<p>OBR says that living standards are forecast to rise by just 1% over the whole post-Covid decade</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

SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's broadcasting and telecommunications reg...

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Anybody receiving a suspicious text from the parking company should not click on any links contained in the message.

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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.

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/

Shoppers reported being forced to abandon purchases, while drive-thrus backed up.

Stablecoins could enable faster payments, but slow conversions in supporting infrastructure could limit benefits, according to Mastercard executive.

Wheelchair user Brian Dalton pays ‘€5,000-€10,000 extra’ per year on things including assistive technology, transport and increased energy costs

How did a pensioner borrow €130,000 only to leave €100,000 of it on deposit losing money for 25 years?

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/

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.

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/

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 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.

The New York Times would like to hear from people about Medicaid trying to recoup money after the death of a loved one.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 &mdash; Graduates earning between RM2,501 and RM3,000 a month will only need to repay their Nationa...

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 &mdash; The Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM) said its member banks are offering repayment def...

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/

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

Minister for Justice offers talks to hear Law Society’s viewpoint as four-month withdrawal of services escalates

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 &mdash; Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook today said the outstanding payment MyEG Services...

Fines are currently payable only at bank or post office counters, which are unavailable outside business hours.

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/