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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
Fintech
Global: dLocal Expands Google Play Payment Options in Kenya with Airtel Mobile Money Integration
Global payment solutions provider dLocal has partnered with Airtel Mobile Money to enhance digital payment accessibility for Google Play users in Kenya. This ...
Fintech
Nigeria: Zone CEO Obi Emetarom Advocates for Regulated Blockchain to Transform Nigeria’s Financial Services
Obi Emetarom, CEO of Zone, is championing the adoption of regulated blockchain technology as a transformative solution for Nigeria’s financial services industry. In ...