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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

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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

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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

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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

Fintech

Kenya: Lipa Later Placed Under Administration Amid Financial Turmoil and Failed Fundraising

Kenyan buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) fintech Lipa Later has officially entered administration as of March 24, 2025, following prolonged financial struggles and unsuccessful fundraising efforts. ...

By Regtech AfricaMarch 28, 20250

Kenya

Kenya’s Digital Lending Boom Fuels Financial Inclusion and Economic Growth

A recent report by the Digital Financial Services Association of Kenya (DFSAK) reveals that Kenyans borrow approximately $3.85 million (Ksh 500 million) daily ...

By Regtech AfricaMarch 28, 20250

Nigeria

MTN and Airtel Africa Partner to Strengthen Network Coverage in Uganda and Nigeria

Telecommunications leaders MTN Group and Airtel Africa have entered a strategic agreement to share mobile network infrastructure in Uganda and Nigeria. This collaboration ...

By Regtech AfricaMarch 28, 20250

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

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

Global: Standard Chartered Rolls Out Generative AI Tool Globally

Global: CFPB to Revoke BNPL Rule Amid Legal Challenge

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

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

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

Kenya: Lipa Later Placed Under Administration Amid Financial Turmoil and Failed Fundraising

Kenya’s Digital Lending Boom Fuels Financial Inclusion and Economic Growth

MTN and Airtel Africa Partner to Strengthen Network Coverage in Uganda and Nigeria

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