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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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Kenya
Kenya: President Ruto Launches Ziidi Trader, Bringing Stock Trading to M-PESA Users
Kenya is taking a major step toward financial inclusion as President William Ruto officially launched Safaricom’s Ziidi Trader, a new tool that integrates ...
Ghana
Ghana: CDABI-SEC Engagement Signals Strengthened Regulatory–Industry Collaboration in Ghana
The Chamber of Digital Assets and Blockchain Innovation (CDABI), under the leadership of President Caleb Kwaku Afaglo, recently held a strategic courtesy visit ...
Ghana
Ghana: Bank of Ghana Launches New Guidelines to Stabilize Forex Markets
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has introduced a comprehensive set of foreign exchange (FX) intervention guidelines designed to manage market volatility and maintain ...
Fintech
Global: London Fintech Bracket Secures $7 Million to Expand AI-Driven Treasury Solutions
London-based fintech Bracket has successfully raised $7 million in a funding round led by Macquarie Group and Blackfinch Ventures, reinforcing its position as ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: PenCom’s Updated Investment Rules Strengthen Pension Fund Governance
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has unveiled its 2025 Revised Regulation on Investment of Pension Fund Assets, earning widespread acclaim from corporate governance ...
News
Nigeria: UBA plans more features on RedPay, agency banking networks
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has launched a new Aggregator Sales Structure for its RedPay POS and Agency Banking Network. The move is ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NDIC steps up debt recovery from failed banks
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has vowed to fully use its enhanced enforcement powers granted by the NDIC Act 2023 to recover outstanding ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NDIC insures 99% of Nigerian depositors, says official
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has said that about 99 per cent of depositors in Nigerian banks are fully covered under its enhanced ...
AMA
New era of climate cooperation can deliver stability in an unstable world: UN Climate Change Executive Secretary
ISTANBUL, Turkey, 12 February 2026-/UN Climate change News/-African Media Agency(AMA)/-Speaking in Istanbul alongside incoming COP31 President Murat Kurum of Türkiye, United Nations Climate ...
AMA
Sage Intacct Introduces Intelligent AI-driven Automation for mid-sized businesses in Kenya
Less manual work, smarter, AI-powered financial control, and a future-ready platform designed to scale with Kenyan businesses. NAIROBI, Kenya, 12 February 2026-/African Media ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN allows BDCs to buy up to $150,000 weekly from FX market
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the participation of licensed Bureau De Change (BDC) operators in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market ...
Regulatory
Global: The World Bank flags digital job risks amid weak regulation
The World Bank has warned that while digital jobs are creating new income opportunities across developing countries, many workers remain exposed to significant ...
News
Nigeria must reduce debt reliance, says Edun
Nigeria must reduce its dependence on borrowing and build a stronger, more reliable domestic revenue base to stabilise its finances and fund development ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NAICOM, CRC explore data-sharing partnership to boost insurance oversight
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) and CRC Credit Bureau have initiated discussions on a potential collaboration aimed at leveraging data and technology to ...
News
Nigeria: NITDA backs Artificial Intelligence-driven transformation at Corporate Affairs Commission
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has thrown its weight behind the Corporate Affairs Commission’s (CAC) moves to recalibrate its operations with artificial intelligence–driven ...
Regulatory
Global: FCA brings in KPMG to assess proposals for new UK open banking body
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has appointed KPMG as an independent assessor to review competing proposals for the creation of a new standards-setting ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: SEC urges civil servants to build wealth through capital market
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has called on Nigerian civil servants to take advantage of opportunities in the capital market to build ...
AMA
Senegal Launches AgriConnect Compact to Transform its Agriculture Sector
Washington, USA, 11 February 2026 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The Government of Senegal, in partnership with the World Bank Group, today announced the ...
News
Nigeria: Bonds, Sukuk enhance Nigeria’s capital market, says DMO
Nigeria’s Debt Management Office (DMO) has said that the introduction of long-term government bonds, Sukuk and Green Bonds has helped to open Nigeria’s domestic capital ...
Fintech
Nigeria: PenCom engages Fintech on Technology to democratize pension contributions
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has partnered with fintech firm Awabah to make pension contributions more accessible, practical, and resilient for artisans, farmers, ...
News
Nigeria: NCC restates commitment to regional digital integration
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), in line with its commitment to collaboration and regional integration, has reaffirmed its dedication to strengthening partnerships among telecommunications ...
News
Nigeria: Cardoso says Foreign Reserves now $49 billion
Nigeria’s net foreign reserves have risen to $49 billion in a remarkable sustained recovery from about $3 billion recorded in May 2023. Governor, ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Fed Govt adopts ‘investment budgeting’ to drive private-sector led growth
As part of a new Domestic Growth Acceleration Strategy (DGAS), the Federal Government has said it is changing its role in the economy from ...
Regulatory
Global: Fed’s Miran argues tariff impact on Americans has been limited
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran has said recent data suggests US consumers have been largely shielded from the worst effects of the Trump ...
Regulatory
Global: CFTC updates guidance to permit national trust banks as stablecoin issuers
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has revised its guidance to formally recognise national trust banks as eligible issuers of payment stablecoins, marking ...
