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Global: BIS Names IMF’s Tommaso Mancini-Griffoli as New Head of Innovation Hub
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has appointed Tommaso Mancini-Griffoli, a senior IMF official, as the next Head of the ...
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Toward a New Impact Narrative for Financial Inclusion
How do financial services impact the lives of poor people? Though the global development community has debated this question for ...
Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa attracted $3.9 billion VC deals in 6 years
613 VC deals valued at $3.9 billion occurred in Africa between 2014 and 2019. Fintechs, information technology firms, and other ...
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Global: LSEG Launches Blockchain-Based Digital Settlement Network
The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has unveiled a new blockchain-enabled settlement service, marking a significant step in bridging traditional financial infrastructure with ...
Regulatory
Global: Mastercard, Visa and Revolut Lose UK Court Challenge Over Interchange Fee Caps
Mastercard, Visa and fintech firm Revolut have lost a legal challenge against the UK’s Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) over its authority to cap ...
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Global: FCA opens applications for stablecoin sprint
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority is inviting fintechs, banks and other stakeholders to apply for a “stablecoin sprint” to help shape policy and ...
AMA
Benin: 10,000 Women Entrepreneurs Receive Business Development Support
Washington, USA, 16 January 2026-/African Media Agency(AMA)/-The World Bank approved $100 million in financing from the International Development Association (IDA) to help Benin ...
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Nigeria: World Bank Forecasts 4.4% GDP Growth for Nigeria, Highest in Over a Decade
Nigeria’s economy is poised for its strongest expansion in over a decade, according to the latest Global Economic Prospects report released by the ...
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Nigeria: Sterling Bank, FBN, Ecobank and 20 Others Meet CBN Recapitalisation Targets
In a major milestone for Nigeria’s banking sector, 23 banks, including Sterling Bank, First Bank of Nigeria (FBN), Ecobank, and others, have successfully ...
Regulatory
Global: ESMA Rolls Out New Data and Digital Strategy Roadmap
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the European Union’s financial markets regulator, has unveiled a refreshed Digital Strategy alongside an updated Data ...
Global
Global: Cosegic Strengthens Financial Crime Expertise with Fintrail Acquisition
London-based compliance and regulatory advisory firm Cosegic has expanded its financial crime and regulatory expertise through the acquisition of Fintrail, a specialist consultancy ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Oyedele Reveals Why New Tax Law Faces Criticism
The Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele, has warned that the reforms will come with some ...
AMA
Families in Sudan pushed to the brink amidst brutal conflict and famine as WFP resources dry up
ROME, Italy, 15 January 2026-/African Media Agency(AMA)/-As Sudan marks more than 1,000 days of brutal conflict this month, what has become the world’s ...
Global
Global: Voice AI Firm Deepgram Reaches Unicorn Status After $130m Series C Round
Deepgram, a real-time API platform powering the fast-growing Voice AI economy, has achieved unicorn status following a $130 million Series C funding round ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Amazon’s Project Kuiper Secures NCC Approval to Launch Satellite Internet in Nigeria
Amazon’s Project Kuiper has received regulatory approval from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to deploy satellite internet services in Nigeria, marking a significant ...
Global
Global: Revolut Moves to Curb Impersonation Scams With New Security Feature
Digital challenger bank Revolut has rolled out a new security feature aimed at combating the growing threat of impersonation scams, as fraudsters increasingly ...
News
Nigeria: FG Unveils Disinflation, Growth Acceleration Strategy to Stabilise Economy
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to building a stronger and more resilient economy with the rollout of the Disinflation and Growth ...
Kenya
Kenya: Microsoft Kenya Country Manager Phyllis Migwi Steps Down After 3 Years
Phyllis Migwi steps down after 3 years as Microsoft’s Kenya Country Manager, marking a big change for the tech giant in the country. ...
AMA
The CEO of African Media Agency (AMA) named among the 10 PR personalities to follow in 2026
© Bizcommunity ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, 14 January 2026-/African Media Agency(AMA)/-AMA founder Eloïne Barry has been named in Bizcommunity’s ranking of the “10 PR personalities to watch in ...
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Africa.com and Global South World Announce Knowledge Partnership to Amplify People-Centered Reporting Across Africa
Collaboration focuses on expanding access to high-quality Africa news, opinion, and analysis delivered by Global South World’s journalists on the ground across Africa ...
AMA
World Bank Scales Up Support to Cabo Verde’s Energy Transition and Universal Access
Washington, USA, 13 January 2026 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- The World Bank today approved a $13.30 million concessional financing through the International Development Association ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Heirs Technologies Secures NRS Accreditation for E-Invoicing Compliance
Heirs Technologies has received accreditation from the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) as a System Integrator for the Federal Government’s mandatory e-invoicing framework, positioning ...
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Nigeria: Banks, fintechs harmony to drive financial inclusion – FairMoney MD
The Managing Director of FairMoney Microfinance Bank, Henry Obiekea, has said that structural harmony between banks and fintechs would help to deepen financial ...
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Nigeria: NASD Securities Exchange Doubles Market Capitalisation to N2.12 Trillion
The total market capitalisation of securities listed on the NASD Securities Exchange surged by 106% in 2025, reaching N2.12 trillion, as new listings ...
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Nigeria: NBS Updates Consumption Basket, Refreshes Inflation Measurement
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has updated its Consumer Price Index (CPI) to reflect modern Nigerian consumption patterns, discarding outdated items that ...
Global
Global: PayPal Leads €12 Million Investment in Dutch Hospitality Payments Platform Klearly
PayPal has spearheaded a €12 million funding round in Klearly, the Amsterdam-based payments platform focused on the hospitality sector. The round also attracted ...
Global
Global: BNY Launches Tokenized Deposits to Enable Real-Time On-Chain Settlement
BNY Mellon has taken a major step toward modernizing institutional cash management by launching tokenized deposits, enabling real-time, on-chain settlement between participating market ...
Regulatory
Global: Malaysia and Indonesia Block Grok AI Over Explicit Content Violations
Malaysia and Indonesia have moved decisively to restrict access to Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot associated with Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, ...
