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Global
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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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 ...
AMA
Cleaner markets for safer food in Cameroon
Geneva, Switzerland, 01 April 2026- /African Media Agency (AMA)/- Along with Senegal, Cameroon is implementing the “Healthy Food Market” project in the city ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN Sets Tight Cybersecurity Deadline for Banks, Financial Institutions
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a strict compliance timeline for banks and financial institutions to complete a mandatory Cybersecurity Self-Assessment ...
Ghana
Ghana: GCB Bank Secures Triple Honours as Digital Banking Adoption Surges in Ghana
GCB Bank PLC has recorded a major milestone in its digital transformation journey, clinching three top awards at the 5th edition of the ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NAICOM Positions Insurance as Nigeria’s Next Economic Growth Engine
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has identified the insurance sector as a key driver of Nigeria’s future economic and industrial growth, citing recent ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Budget Office DG Defends Nigeria’s Fiscal Federalism, Rejects One-Party State Claims
The Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Tanimu Yakubu, has reaffirmed the strength of Nigeria’s federal structure, dismissing concerns that the ...
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Nigeria: Illicit Financial Flows Cost Africa $88bn Annually, Says Finance Minister
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has warned that illicit financial flows are draining an estimated $88 ...
Regulatory
Global: Reserve Bank of Australia Moves to Cap Interchange Fees, Ban Card Surcharges
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced a series of payment sector reforms, including plans to cap interchange fees and eliminate merchant ...
Regulatory
Global: ECB Unveils Strategy to Shape the Future of European Payments
The European Central Bank (ECB) has released a comprehensive payments strategy outlining its roadmap for the future of Europe’s payments ecosystem, as technological ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN Introduces Cybersecurity Assessment Tool to Strengthen Banking Sector Resilience
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has rolled out a new Cybersecurity Self-Assessment Tool (CSAT) for banks and financial institutions, reinforcing efforts to ...
AMA
Tunisia Strengthens Social Protection for Vulnerable Families with New World Bank Support
Washington, USA, 11 March 2026 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The World Bank and the Government of Tunisia are deepening their partnership to strengthen ...
News
Nigeria: FG Targets 2028 and 2029 for Launch of NIGCOMSAT-2A and 2B Satellites
The Federal Government has announced plans to launch two new communication satellites, NIGCOMSAT-2A and NIGCOMSAT-2B, in 2028 and 2029, as part of efforts ...
Nigeria
Nigeria Secures Zero-Tariff Access to China, Boosting Export and Trade Opportunities
Nigeria is set to deepen its trade engagement with China following the introduction of a zero-tariff policy on all Nigerian exports, scheduled to ...
Nigeria
Nigeria Revenue Service Leads Continental Effort to Curb Illicit Financial Flows
The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) is set to spearhead high-level discussions on deploying tax reforms to combat illicit financial flows and strengthen economic ...
Global
Global: Nium Unveils Dual-Network Stablecoin Card Platform to Enable Global Payments
Nium has launched a dual-network stablecoin card issuance platform, enabling businesses to convert digital currency holdings into spendable funds across hundreds of millions ...
Global
Global: SWIFT Advances Blockchain-Based Shared Ledger for 24/7 Cross-Border Payments
SWIFT has commenced development of the first iteration of its blockchain-based shared ledger, marking a significant step toward enabling interoperability between banks’ tokenised ...
AMA
Brand Africa announces the inaugural Africa CMO 100
Women, Financial Services, Telco and Southern African CMOs dominate the list of Africa’s 100 Most Influential Brand Builders JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 30 march ...
AMA
Common questions about gene drive, answered
Kampala, Uganda, 30 March 2026 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/ – Across Africa, scientists are exploring new tools to reduce malaria, a disease that continues ...
Kenya
Kenya: I&M Bank Reaches 98% Digital Adoption as Kenyan Lenders Shift Focus to Revenue Growth
Kenya’s banking sector is entering a new phase of digital maturity, as I&M Bank disclosed that 98% of its customers now transact through ...
Ghana
Ghana: Bawumia Flags High Data Costs as Barrier to Africa’s AI and Digital Economy Growth
Former Vice President of Ghana, Mahamudu Bawumia, has raised concerns over the rising cost of mobile data, warning that affordability challenges could significantly ...
News
Nigeria: Foreign Capital Inflows into Nigerian Banks Surge 93% Amid Recapitalisation Drive
Foreign capital inflows into Nigeria’s banking sector recorded a significant increase of 93.25 per cent year-on-year, reaching $13.53bn in 2025 from $7.00bn in ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NCC Mandates Telcos to Compensate Subscribers Over Poor Service Quality
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has directed mobile network operators (MNOs) to compensate subscribers affected by poor network quality, signaling a stronger push ...
