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- 15 Jun 2016
'Orange Money' Allows Funds Transfer From France to Three African Countries
Orange Money, a money transfer service offered by Orange mobile to its subscribers will now allow transfers from France to customers in Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, Senegal, and within Metropolitan France.…
- 28 Nov 2024
UBA Group Sets Foot in France with Full Banking Services
As part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's state visit to France, the Chairman of UBA Group, Tony Elumelu in the presence of President Tinubu and the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, signed a…
- 2 Dec 2024
Leo Stan Ekeh Highlights Nigeria's Tech Potential @France–Nigeria Investment Forum
By Tolu Aderemi-Cole This year’s France–Nigeria Investment Forum, a major highlight of President Bola Tinubu’s visit to France, ended on a sound note and was mutually rewarding for both countries.…
- 29 Mar 2023
NCC, NITDA, others partner with ASF France on protection of Nigerians’ digital rights
Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) and National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) have expressed their readiness to partner with Avocats Sans Frontieres (ASF) France on the…
- 12 May 2023
Access Bank Begins Operations in France
Access Bank Plc, Nigeria’s leading financial institution, has commenced operations in Paris, France, as part of its global expansion drive. This is coming as Mr Herbert Wigwe, chief executive of…
- 29 Oct 2013
FRANCE 24 Launches New Version Mobile Application on iOS
FRANCE 24 has unveiled a new version of its iOS application, compatible with all Apple mobile devices (iPhone, iPad, iPad Air and iPod Touch) available now for free on the App Store. Adapted to new…
- 3 Jul 2014
France 24 launches New Version of its Mobile Application on Android
France 24 has launched a new version of its Android application, compatible with all devices equipped with the Google mobile operating system, available for free on Google Play. Adapted to new…
- 16 Jul 2025
France Moves to Tackle Online GBV in Africa with $4.3m Funding
France has unveiled a $4.3m grant to combat technology-facilitated gender-based violence (TFGBV) against women across Africa and the Middle East. The multi-million-dollar financial funding being…
- 6 Feb 2023
Nairagram, Tempo France Partner to Launch Remittances to Africa
The international money transfer system Tempo France and the US-based financial service company, Nairagram came together to launch remittances from the EU to 20 countries in Africa. The completion of…
- 10 Aug 2014
Air France Makes Emergency Landing at MMIA
A scheduled Air France service from Paris - Lagos on Sunday, declared an emergency on approach to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport,Lagos. Explaining the circumstances, Mr Fan…
- 13 Jul 2021
France Fines Google €500m for Breach of French Copyright Law
France’s competition regulator has fined Google 500 million euros (592 million dollars) in a dispute over copyright law. Isabelle de Silva, competition regulator’s president, said in a statement on…
- 4 Nov 2019
DStv partners KLM, Air France, Silverbird Cinemas and others to reward Loyal customers
MultiChoice has announced a landmark partnership, with some leading brands to rewarding its loyal customers through its DStv Thanks offer. These partners include renowned airline companies KLM and…
- 6 May 2025
Sophos Warns of the Risk of Data Theft as Chinese Cars Flood France
The recent success of the Shanghai Motor Show is a strong indicator of the growth of the Chinese automotive sector, particularly in terms of electric cars and onboard intelligence. Of the 90 million…
- 9 May 2017
FXTM Analysis: Time to Focus On OPEC Now That France is ‘Out of Sight’
FXTM Vice President of Market Research, Jameel Ahmad comments on the upcoming OPEC meeting. Investors have arrived in full force to exploit the opportunity to sell the Euro at its highest level since…
- 13 Dec 2023
Secure Identity Alliance Honours Aziz, Former NIMC Boss by in France
Engr. Aliyu Abubakar Aziz, immediate past director general/chief executive officer, National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), a seasoned Public Servant and Administrator, has been presented…
- 12 May 2016
Africa Magic Says ' The CEO' To Premiere Onboard Air France Flight
Wednesday, the 11th of May marked another milestone in the African film and television industry as Africa Magic and leading Nigerian filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan officially announced release dates and…
- 20 Jun 2025
FCCPC Shuts France, Belgium, and Italy Visa Centres in Abuja Over Alleged Consumer Rights Violations
In a bold enforcement action, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), supported by the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has…
- 25 Jan 2022
Showmax to Stream Nigerian Idol Season 7 Across UK, Italy, France, Australia, New Zealand & All African Countries
Nigerian Idol fans are in for a thrill as Showmax will air the show in all countries across Africa, the UK, Australia and New Zealand. Nigerian Idol will start airing the seventh season on Sunday,…
- 30 Mar 2023
NITDA Supports Avocats Sans Frontiers France on Online Rights Protection
In line with one of the pillars of the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS), aimed at achieving a safer cyber space, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA),…
- 31 Mar 2025
Apple Faces €150M Fine in France Over Alleged Antitrust Violations
French antitrust regulators have fined Apple 150 million euros ($162 million) over its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) feature, which is facing scrutiny in multiple European countries. The French…
- 15 Jan 2023
France Slaps TikTok with $5.4m Fine
TikTok has been fined €5 million ($5.4million) by French personal data regulator CNIL for its policy regarding cookies, which it says are being pushed onto users without due explanation. The agency…
- 20 Dec 2012
ACE Submarine Cable Connects 13 countries
France Telecom-Orange and the other members of the Africa Coast to Europe (ACE) consortium have announced that the ACE submarine cable is now operational for the first phase linking France and Sao…
- 17 Sept 2015
Buhari Insists on Technocrats as Ministers
President Muhamadu Buhari will appoint his ministers before month’s end as he promised although he believes technocrats do much of the job. In a 12-minute interview with France 24 Television during…
- 12 Dec 2025
FIRS says MOU with DGFIP Won’t Compromise Nigeria Tax Data Sovereignty
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has clarified that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently signed with France’s Direction Générale des Finances Publiques (DGFiP) is a strictly…
- 15 Nov 2013
Risk Experts Recommend Anadefi to Deal with Management Risks
Jean Luc Fort, chief executive officer, O.R. System, France has proposed a credit risk solution called Anadefi as the best way to deal with risk issues, like dealing with regulatory uncertainty and…
- 27 Dec 2018
NIGCOMSAT, Thales Alenia Sign Pact on Satellite Based Augmentation System
Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd. has signed a Cooperative Agreement with Thales Alenia Space in Toulouse, France to collaborate on the testing of NigComSat-1R payload and…
- 21 Sept 2023
NIGCOMSAT, Thales Alenia Space Renew Satellite Deal
Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd (NIGCOMSAT) and Thales Alenia Space (TAS) have renewed a joint venture agreement in Toulouse, France, for the development of Satellite Based Augmentation System…
- 23 Jul 2015
Airtel Plans Sale of Subsidiaries’ to Boost Nigerian Operations
Bharti Airtel has commenced final talks to sell four of its African subsidiaries to France’s Orange SA for $1bn (N197bn) in order to consolidate its stake in Nigeria. After the sale, which should be…
- 12 Dec 2012
Total Sells Nigerian Assets, others to Pay Dividends
Total SA (FP), the French energy company has said that it will sell its assets in France and Nigeria and that it will use the proceeds to pay dividends and develop oil and gas ventures as it rules…
- 23 Dec 2015
MoneyGram Launches Account Deposit into Nigeria
MoneyGram said that it is the first money transfer company to offer customers in France, Germany, Ireland, Italy and Spain a way to send money to most personal Nigerian Naira bank accounts within…