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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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AMA
New Insights from BFA Global Reveal What It Really Takes to Increase Women’s Incomes
NAIROBI, Kenya, 21 April 2026 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – BFA Global today released new findings from its Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) Opportunity Leads ...
AMA
Science serving lives: Interview with Dr. Alice Guingané, public health researcher (Burkina Faso)
Geneva, Switzerland, 20 April 2026- /African Media Agency (AMA)/- On World Health Day 2026, under the theme “Together for health. Stand with science,” ...
News
Nigeria’s Inflation Edges Higher as Global Shocks Renew Cost Pressures
Nigeria’s inflation rate ticked up to 15.38% in March 2026, marking a reversal of the recent disinflation trend as global disruptions linked to ...
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Nigeria: NITDA Advances Digital Sovereignty Drive with Expanded Software Infrastructure
Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is intensifying efforts to strengthen data governance and scale national software infrastructure, as part of a ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN Introduces Nigerian Overnight Financing Rate as New Benchmark
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), in partnership with the Financial Markets Dealers Association (FMDA), has unveiled the Nigerian Overnight Financing Rate (NOFR) ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: FCCPC warns firms against non-compliance with statutory obligations
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has warned firms, legal advisers, transaction parties and other stakeholders against non-compliance with statutory obligations ...
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Nigeria: AI cuts fraud losses by up to 35% in Nigeria, says eTranzact executive
Artificial intelligence is emerging as a powerful tool in the fight against financial fraud in Nigeria, with industry insights indicating significant reductions in ...
Nigeria
Nigeria Intensify Efforts to Deepen Monetary Cooperation, Financial Integration across Africa
Nigeria has stepped up efforts to host the African Union (AU) African Monetary Institute (AMI), signalling a renewed push toward deeper monetary cooperation ...
Ghana
Ghana: GRA calls for nominations to technical committee on Publican AI rollout
The Ghana Revenue Authority has moved to deepen stakeholder engagement in the planned rollout of the Publican AI system, inviting nominations for a ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN proposes mediation panel to resolve loan disputes
The Central Bank of Nigeria is advancing plans to introduce a structured dispute resolution mechanism for loan-related conflicts, proposing the establishment of a ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NDIC begins final wind-down of 89 failed banks after resolution process
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has initiated the final phase of winding down 89 defunct Microfinance Banks (MFBs) and Primary Mortgage Banks (PMBs), ...
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Nigeria: IHS backs digital innovation to unlock growth in Nigeria’s creative economy
Telecom infrastructure firm IHS Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to leveraging technology to drive growth in Nigeria’s creative sector, following its partnership with ...
Global
Global: UK banks set for controlled access to Anthropic’s Mythos cybersecurity model
UK financial institutions are preparing to gain controlled access to a new cybersecurity model developed by Anthropic, as regulators move swiftly to assess ...
AMA
African States and Partners Call for Urgent and Coordinated Action to Save Migrant Lives Ahead of IMRF
African States and partners convene in Cairo to strengthen cooperation and advance practical solutions to prevent migrant deaths and disappearances along migration routes. ...
AMA
Trusting science to better protect our communities: Interview with Dr Bintou Dembélé (Mali)
Geneva, Switzerland, 16 April 2026- /African Media Agency (AMA)/- On World Health Day 2026, under the theme “Together for health. Stand with science,” ...
AMA
Cellulant Appoints Anthony Hernandez as Chief Operating Officer to Lead AI-enabled Customer Operations Strategy and Strengthen Execution
Appointment signals a move toward AI-powered operational transparency, real-time compliance, and data-led growth for customers NAIROBI, Kenya, 15 April 2026 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ ...
AMA
Sudan’s war on women: The number of people in need of sexual violence support quadruples as abuse of women and girls becomes the blueprint of war, three years on
As the war in Sudan enters its fourth year with sexual violence as one of its most defining features, UN Women calls for ...
Global
Global: Mobile ecosystem delivers over $800bn in global tax revenues – GSMA
Governments worldwide generated more than $800 billion in tax revenues from the mobile industry in 2025, underscoring the sector’s expanding role not only ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: FG advances collaborative framework to strengthen cybersecurity resilience
The Federal Government is ramping up efforts to safeguard Nigeria’s digital economy, with plans to establish a National Cybersecurity Coordination Council aimed at ...
News
Nigeria: CSCS Unveils Joint Account Feature to Drive Collaborative Investing
The Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS) has introduced a new suite of investor-focused services, headlined by the launch of a Joint Account ...
Ghana
Ghana: World Bank Endorses Ghana’s Reform Progress as Recovery Gains Momentum
The World Bank has expressed renewed confidence in Ghana’s economic recovery, backing the government’s reform agenda as it transitions from crisis stabilisation to ...
Ghana
Ghana: BoG Governor Calls for Overhaul of IMF Support Framework for African Economies
Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has called for significant reforms in how the International Monetary Fund supports its ...
Africa
Africa: Qualcomm highlights African startups advancing AI and 5G innovation
Qualcomm has spotlighted the growing impact of startups in Nigeria and across Africa, noting that innovators on the continent are pushing the boundaries ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Reform momentum drives revaluation of Nigeria’s insurance stocks
Nigeria’s insurance equities are undergoing a notable market re-rating, signalling a shift from long-standing undervaluation to renewed investor interest, driven largely by ongoing ...
Fintech
Global: Visa joins Tempo blockchain as validator, advancing stablecoin payments infrastructure
Visa has expanded its footprint in digital assets by launching a validator node on the Tempo blockchain, joining Stripe and Zodia Custody (backed ...
