Africa
Africa’s Cross-Border Payment Challenges Go Beyond Technology, Say Central Bank Executives
Despite the growing presence of fintech solutions, Africa’s cross-border payment challenges are rooted in more than just technology, according to central bank executives. ...
Innovation
Nigeria Takes Action to Prevent Fibre Cuts Disrupting Telecom Services
Nigeria has launched a Joint Standing Committee on the Protection of Fiber Optic Cables to safeguard its telecommunications infrastructure and reduce the frequent ...
Regulatory
South African Regulator Pushes for $27M Annual Compensation from Google, Meta for Local News Publishers
South Africa’s Competition Commission is calling on global tech giants like Google, Meta, and X (formerly Twitter) to compensate local news publishers for ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Tax Reform Bills Set to Strengthen Nigeria’s Fiscal Stability – FRC
The Executive Chairman of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC), Mr. Victor Muruako, has emphasized that the proposed tax reform bills will enhance Nigeria’s ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: SEC Accelerates Offer Approval Process to Two Weeks
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a significant reduction in the timeframe for approving company offers, cutting the process down to ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NITDA Partners with Flutterwave and Alami to Drive Digital Transformation and SME Growth
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has forged a strategic alliance with Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology firm, and Alami, a private ...
Africa
EqualyzAI Unveils AI Solutions to Bridge Language Gaps and Foster Inclusion in Africa
EqualyzAI, an innovative artificial intelligence startup, has launched a suite of AI-powered solutions designed to enhance accessibility for native African language speakers. With ...
Fintech
Nigerian Investment Platform Risevest Secures U.S. Broker-Dealer License, Expanding Global Investment Access
Nigerian investment platform Risevest has reached a major milestone by securing a U.S. broker-dealer license through its affiliate, Risevest Financial Securities Limited. This ...
Africa
Ireland Strengthens Diplomatic and Security Ties with Nigeria, Supports ECOWAS in West Africa
Ireland has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening diplomatic and security cooperation with Nigeria and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to ...
Egypt
XPay Partners with Huawei Cloud to Drive Digital Payment Innovation in Egypt
XPay, a leading fintech startup in Egypt, has announced a strategic collaboration with Huawei Cloud Services to enhance digital payment solutions across the ...