Innovation
Nigeria: SEC Launches Tech Adoption Survey to Drive Innovation in Nigeria’s Capital Market
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rolled out a technology adoption assessment survey for registered Capital Market Operators (CMOs), reinforcing its commitment ...
Egypt
Egypt’s MoneyFellows Secures $13M to Scale Digital Money Circles and Advance Inclusive Finance
Egyptian fintech innovator MoneyFellows has raised $13 million in a pre-Series C funding round to expand its mobile-based platform that digitizes traditional money ...
Fintech
PayPal Debuts Contactless Mobile Wallet in Germany, Expands Pay Later to Physical Retail
PayPal has unveiled a groundbreaking mobile wallet solution in Germany, marking a global first for the fintech giant as it expands its footprint ...
Innovation
Nigeria Joins Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank to Accelerate Economic and Infrastructure Reforms
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved Nigeria’s full membership in the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) as a non-regional member, signaling a ...
Innovation
Airtel Africa, SpaceX Forge Strategic Alliance to Expand Starlink’s High-Speed Internet Across Africa
Airtel Africa has announced a strategic partnership with SpaceX to roll out Starlink’s high-speed satellite internet services across the continent, marking a pivotal ...
Fintech
Mastercard and Tamkeen to Launch Mastercard Strive for SME Digital Empowerment in Bahrain
In a bold move to bolster small business resilience and economic inclusion, Mastercard’s Center for Inclusive Growth has partnered with Bahrain’s Labour Fund ...
Global
Google Wallet Introduces Digital ID Passes in the UK, Expands Global Reach
Google Wallet is set to revolutionize identity verification in the United Kingdom by allowing users to create digital ID passes using their UK ...
Innovation
Nigeria Seeks Stronger Trade and Tech Partnerships with Brazil to Boost Bilateral Investment
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has called for a revitalized economic alliance between Nigeria and Brazil, urging both countries ...
Innovation
Nigeria’s AGF Launches Joint Cybercrime Taskforce to Bolster National Cybersecurity and Regulatory Enforcement
In a decisive move to strengthen Nigeria’s digital security and enhance regulatory enforcement against cybercrime, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister ...
Fintech
Nigeria Set to Launch Open Banking Framework in August 2025, Pioneering Regulatory Innovation in Africa
Nigeria is poised to become the first African country to implement open banking, as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has officially approved ...