Tag: Remittances
-
Dollar to Naira Black Market Rate Today: Nigerian Parallel Market Update (Nov 25, 2025)
Overview: Dollar to Naira in the Parallel Market on November 25, 2025 The Nigerian Naira has continued to slip slightly against the United States dollar in the parallel or black market, reflecting ongoing demand for foreign currency during the festive season. As of Tuesday, November 25, 2025, market participants reported a marginal weakening in the…
-
Local Markets Shine In A Solid Quarter For EM Debt
Overview: A Robust Quarter for Emerging Market Debt Emerging market (EM) debt delivered a notably better performance in the latest quarter as local markets showed resilience amid shifting global rates and improving balance-of-payments dynamics. Investors sought higher yields and diversification from a broad array of EM sovereign and corporate bonds, while local-currency debt benefited from…
-
Kenya’s Labour Ministry Opens Over 1,500 Overseas Jobs for Youth
Overview: A Major Leap for Kenyan Youth The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection in Kenya has unveiled a substantial recruitment drive, listing more than 1,500 overseas job vacancies for qualified Kenyan youth. The vacancies span various skilled and semi-skilled categories, offering opportunities in sectors such as health care, construction, hospitality, and agriculture. This initiative…
-
Ireland Sees 40% Surge in Fraudulent Payments in 2024: What’s Driving the Rise and How to Protect Yourself
Ireland’s Fraud Scare: A 40% Jump That Shifts the Risk Landscape The Central Bank of Ireland’s Payment Fraud Statistics for 2024 reveal a sharp shift in the risk landscape for consumers and businesses. Last year, the volume of fraudulent payments rose by 40% compared with 2023, with the total value reaching €160 million. While some…
-
Ireland Sees 40% Jump in Fraudulent Payments in 2024, Driven by E‑Money and Remittances
Overview of the 2024 Fraud Payments Surge The Central Bank of Ireland’s Payment Fraud Statistics for 2024 reveal a 40% increase in the volume of fraudulent payments compared with 2023. The total value of fraudulent payments rose to €160 million in 2024, reflecting a near 25% year‑on‑year increase. The upsurge is largely driven by fraud…
-
Turning Hard Work Abroad Into Homes That Grow in Value
From Remittance to Residence: Turning Hard Work into Value For Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), years of sacrifice are often measured in more than milestones abroad—they are the foundation for families back home. Remittances, sent with hope and discipline, become the seed that grows into a secure home and a growing investment. Symphony Homes Mabalacat, SMDC’s…