Bankly microfinance bank launch | Event

Annually, communications experts gathered to celebrate African Communication Week and this year was no different. A leading strategic communications firm put together a session to highlight the opportunities and values in cross-border communication that can lead to the growth of the continent. The theme for this year's celebration was borderless Africa.

Riad Salameh held the post for 30 years, but is now wanted in several European countries for alleged financial crimes. One of his vice-governors will temporarily take over.

The interest rate was increased to an anticipated 5.25%, the bank's 14th hike in a row. The bank is expected to continue with its policy of hiking the interest rate in the next months to combat inflation.

The decision to cancel the Open Water Swimming World Cup on the Seine River was taken after analysis of water samples. The French capital was hit by heavy rains that caused a sewage overflow.

The Russian ruble hit its lowest level since March 2022 when the currency crashed following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Inflation, meanwhile, has remained persistently high.

Bankly, the popular Fintech company that specializes in payment processing through POS terminals, has today announced the launch of Bankly Microfinance Bank. The launch of Bankly Microfinance Bank marks a significant milestone in Bankly’s journey to provide accessible financial solutions to individuals and businesses across Nigeria.

Water quality tests showed higher than acceptable levels of bacteria in the Seine River. It's the third time this month organizers have been forced to cancel a swimming event in the waterway.

The People's Bank of China announced it was cutting its key one-year interest rate for the second time in three months on Monday, but left its five-year rate unchanged.

Strengthening the New Development Bank (NDB) — or the so-called BRICS Development Bank — is top agenda of the BRICS summit agenda. Could the NDB, backed by the five emerging world economies: Brazil, Russia, China, India and South Africa, replace existing financial institutions, such as the IMF, in lending funds to developing nations?

The 30-year tenure of the former governor of the Bank of Lebanon Riad Salameh culminated in controversy, inquiries and sanctions. What role did the once respected financial authority play in Lebanon's economic collapse?

The Escape Room is presented in six unique rooms. Each is characterized by a distinct color corresponding to similar emotional states, namely the blue room, yellow, white, red, green, and black rooms. By entering each distant room, visitors are encouraged to see themselves reflected within the narrative woven by Yu's art history. GuardianTV took a look at the Art Exhibition rooms and also had a chat with Yusuff Aina, a Nigerian multidisciplinary artist from Lagos, Nigeria.

The Headies is a music awards show established in 2006 by the Hip Hop World Magazine of Nigeria to recognize outstanding achievements in the Nigerian music industry. The annual ceremony features performances by established and promising artists. It is broadcast live on HipTV to viewers across Nigeria.