Innovation

Nigeria: NDIC Advocates Early Financial Education to Empower Nigerian Youth

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has emphasized the need for early financial literacy among Nigerian youth, aiming to equip them with essential ...

By Regtech AfricaMarch 28, 20250

Fintech

Nigeria: PalmPay Introduces Verve Debit Cards Amid Nigerian Fintech Shift to Local Payment Solutions

PalmPay, one of Nigeria’s leading fintech platforms with over 35 million users, has launched its first debit card in partnership with Verve. This ...

By Regtech AfricaMarch 28, 20250

Africa

Ripple and Chipper Cash Partner to Revolutionize Crypto-Powered Payments in Africa

Ripple, a global leader in digital asset infrastructure for financial institutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Chipper Cash to enhance cross-border payments ...

By Regtech AfricaMarch 28, 20250

Africa

Zap Africa Threatens Legal Action Against Paystack Over “Zap” Brand Name Dispute

A legal standoff is unfolding between cryptocurrency exchange Zap Africa and fintech giant Paystack over the use of the name “Zap.” The dispute ...

By Regtech AfricaMarch 28, 20250

Africa

West Africa’s Start-Up Funding Boom: Nigeria’s Dominance and the Region’s Shifting Landscape

Since 2019, West Africa has emerged as a powerhouse in Africa’s start-up ecosystem, attracting $5.8 billion in funding—36% of the continent’s total, making ...

By Regtech AfricaMarch 28, 20250

Global

Global: Standard Chartered Rolls Out Generative AI Tool Globally

Standard Chartered has launched a Generative AI-powered tool, SC GPT, across 41 markets, enabling over 70,000 employees to enhance operational efficiency and client ...

By Regtech AfricaMarch 28, 20250

Global

Global: CFPB to Revoke BNPL Rule Amid Legal Challenge

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is set to reverse its stance on Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) regulations, retracting an interpretive rule ...

By Regtech AfricaMarch 28, 20250

Fintech

Global: Visa and Extend Partner to Expand Virtual Card Solutions for Middle-Market Businesses

Visa has entered into a referral agreement with virtual card and spend management platform Extend, aiming to enhance digital payment solutions for emerging ...

By Regtech AfricaMarch 28, 20250

Nigeria

Nigeria’s Money Supply Declines to N110.3tn in February Amid CBN’s Liquidity Management

Nigeria’s money supply experienced its first decline of 2025, dropping to N110.32 trillion in February, down from N110.94 trillion in January, according to ...

By Regtech AfricaMarch 28, 20250

Global

World Bank to Invest $15 Million to Enhance Nigeria’s Statistical Infrastructure

The World Bank has highlighted concerns over Nigeria’s statistical performance, emphasizing that the country is lagging behind its aspirational peers, including Mexico, Colombia, ...

By Regtech AfricaMarch 28, 20250