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Global: Monzo rolls out free in-app tax filing tool ahead of April MTD changes
UK digital bank Monzo has introduced a free tax filing tool for sole traders and landlords as the country prepares ...
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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: Stablecoins Accelerate Adoption in Global B2B Payments
Stablecoins are rapidly transitioning from niche digital assets to critical infrastructure within the global payments ecosystem, with business-to-business (B2B) transactions emerging as a ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NCC Defines Eligibility for Subscriber Compensation Over Network Failures
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a new compensation framework requiring mobile network operators to provide relief to subscribers affected by persistent poor ...
AMA
Shaping Nigeria’s Future through Early Childhood Development
Washington, USA, 07 April 2026 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Nigeria has made meaningful progress in restoring macroeconomic stability, but inclusive growth must accelerate ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN Tightens BVN Rules to Strengthen Banking Security Framework
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled a comprehensive overhaul of the Bank Verification Number (BVN) framework, introducing stricter enrolment criteria and ...
Ghana
Ghana: BoG Governor Highlights Policy Trade-Offs at Kwahu Business Forum
The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Johnson Pandit Asiama, has underscored the complex trade-offs involved in central banking, as he engaged stakeholders ...
Ghana
Ghana’s Disinflation Push Came at High Cost — BoG Governor
The Bank of Ghana incurred significant financial costs in 2025 to bring inflation under control, Governor Johnson Pandit Asiama has disclosed. Speaking at ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NDPC Reviews Data Protection Compliance Across Ecosystem
Nigeria is strengthening its approach to data protection and cybersecurity, as the Nigeria Data Protection Commission(NDPC) intensifies compliance reviews across the digital ecosystem. ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NAICOM Raises Minimum Capital for Microinsurance Firms to ₦3bn
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) is set to increase the minimum capital requirement for microinsurance operators to ₦3 billion, marking a significant shift ...
Kenya
Kenya: Kenswitch Partners Visa to Strengthen Bid for Kenya’s National Payments Switch
Kenswitch, a Kenyan payments infrastructure provider, has entered into a strategic partnership with Visa, a move that could reshape competition for control of ...
Africa
Nigeria to Host ECOWAS Brown Card Zonal Meeting in Lagos
Nigeria has been confirmed as the host of the 2026 First Zonal Meeting of the ECOWAS Brown Card Insurance Scheme, with the high-level ...
Ghana
Ghana: MTN Completes Spin-Off of Mobile Money Business into Standalone Fintech in Ghana
MTN Group Ltd. has finalised the separation of its mobile money operations in Ghana into an independent fintech entity, marking a significant step ...
Fintech
Nigeria: CBN Grants Flutterwave Banking Licence as Fintech Payments Surpass $40bn
Flutterwave has received regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to operate banking services, marking a significant step in its evolution ...
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Nigeria: C2FO, IFC Launch CycleFlow in Nigeria to Tackle $30bn SME Financing Gap
A new working capital platform, CycleFlow, has been launched in Nigeria to address persistent financing challenges faced by small businesses, enabling companies to ...
AMA
How community shelters protect children and help women restore degraded lands in Niger
Community-built shelter in Tillaberi. Credit: Attou Moutari. Washington, USA, 03 April 2026 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Community-built shelters in Niger are enabling mothers ...
AMA
A New World Bank-Funded Program to Transform Forest Economies and Drive Jobs Opportunities for 60 million People around the Congo Basin
Boosting forest value chains, supporting over 500 SMEs, and improving livelihoods for forest-dependent communities Washington, USA, 02 April 2026 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- ...
Ghana
Ghana Integrates Payment Functionality into National ID Cards
Ghana has taken a major step toward integrating identity and financial services, with the National Identification Authority(NIA) introducing a digital wallet feature to ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Naira Settlement Policy Reshapes Nigeria’s Remittance Landscape
A new directive by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) mandating naira-based settlement for diaspora remittances marks a significant shift in Nigeria’s foreign ...
Ghana
Ghana: Bank of Ghana to Launch GH¢2bn Price Stabilisation Fund
The Bank of Ghana is set to establish a GH¢2 billion price stabilisation fund aimed at reducing volatility in key agricultural commodities, including ...
News
Nigeria: CBN Concludes Recapitalisation Drive as Banks Raise ₦4.65trn
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the completion of its banking sector recapitalisation programme, with Nigerian banks raising a total of ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN Selects Flutterwave, Paystack, Others for Virtual Asset Compliance Pilot
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has selected a group of fintech and digital asset firms, including Flutterwave, Paystack, KuCoin, cNGN, Juicyway, and ...
Global
Global: Onchain Investment Platform Midas Raises $50m to Scale Tokenised Asset Infrastructure
Midas, a fintech platform focused on composable onchain investment products, has secured $50 million in Series A funding to accelerate the development of ...
Regulatory
Global: ASIC Inquiry Flags Major Governance and Technology Gaps at ASX
Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has released the final report of its inquiry into the Australian Securities Exchange, highlighting significant shortcomings in ...
News
Nigerian Satellite Week: NITDA Calls for Collaborative Push to Drive Digital Innovation
At the 2026 edition of Nigerian Satellite Week 2026, the Director-General of National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, emphasised that collaboration ...
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Nigerians Save Over N2bn as Sterling Bank Celebrates Zero Transfer Fee Milestone
Sterling Bank has marked one year since the launch of its zero transfer fee policy, revealing that customers have collectively saved more than ...
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Nigeria: FG Reaffirms Commitment to Nationwide Fibre Connectivity Expansion
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to delivering nationwide fibre-based internet connectivity, with a focus on bridging access gaps in rural and ...
