Kenya
Blockchain-based P2P remittances startup launched in Kenya
Kenyan startup BitLipa has launched a peer-to-peer (P2P), borderless remittances network that allows wallet-holders to send money anywhere in the world. Formed at ...
Zimbabwe
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe sets new rules for mobile money services
MOBILE money and fund transmission service providers in Zimbabwe will not be allowed to review transaction charges without approval of the Reserve Bank ...
Nigeria
President Buhari appoints new SEC DG, 3 commissioners
A new and substantive Director-General for the apex capital market regulator SEC has been appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari. President Muhammadu Buhari as appointed ...
Nigeria
FIRS Extends Deadline for Financial Institutions to Submit Reports
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has extended the deadline for the submission of 2019 financial accounts reports under the Common Reporting Standard ...
Nigeria
MTN Nigeria commits N600b to network infrastructure
MTN Nigeria plans to spend an estimated N600 billion on technical infrastructure over the next three years as it looks to expand its ...
Nigeria
Public institutions to digitize databases in 60 days, NITDA orders
Controlling sensitive data is a position of trust that requires adherence to the highest ethical and professional standards, in line with global practices ...
Kenya
Pension schemes in Kenya back new home buying plan
Pension schemes in Kenya have backed a new proposal that will allow members access up to 40 per cent of their savings to ...
Nigeria
CBN will not provide forex for goods with local substitutes
The Central Bank Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, has said that the CBN will not support the importation of items that can be produced ...
Nigeria
NPA tackles decongestion as Calabar port takes delivery of four shiploads of PMS
There was excitement among stakeholders at the Calabar Port Complex following the recent delivery of four shiploads of premium motor spirit, otherwise known ...
Kenya
Kenya led with largest number of bank accounts of 42million in 2019 – Agnes Gathaiya
Kenya played a leading role in the democratization of payments in Africa with the successful implementation of M-pesa and other instant payment schemes, ...