Fintech
Stitch Raises $55M to Scale RegTech-Compliant Payment Solutions Across Africa
South African fintech innovator Stitch has secured $55 million in its latest funding round, reinforcing its mission to revolutionize Africa’s payments infrastructure with ...
Innovation
Nigeria Bets on AI and Cybersecurity to Shape Africa’s Digital Leadership
Nigeria is charting a bold course to position itself at the forefront of Africa’s digital transformation, with a strategic focus on artificial intelligence ...
Fintech
Belvo Secures $15M to Scale Open Finance Infrastructure Across Latin America
In a significant boost to Latin America’s financial innovation ecosystem, Mexico City-based Open Finance API platform Belvo has secured $15 million in funding, ...
Global
Global: Google Leverages AI to Eliminate Half a Billion Scam Ads in 2024
In a major push to strengthen digital trust and meet increasing demands from financial institutions and regulators, Google has harnessed advanced artificial intelligence ...
Fintech
Nigeria: Wema Bank Launches N150 Billion Rights Issue to Strengthen Capital Base and Drive Digital Expansion
Wema Bank PLC has unveiled a significant capital raising initiative, launching a N150 billion Rights Issue as part of its strategy to meet ...
Ghana
Ghana Moves to Cut Mobile Data Costs Through Multi-Sector Regulatory Collaboration
In a bold move aimed at expanding digital access and promoting financial inclusion, the Government of Ghana has launched a strategic initiative to ...
Innovation
Nigeria: CBN Cautions Banks Against Illicit Capital in Recapitalisation Drive to Strengthen Financial Stability
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a strong advisory to deposit money banks, urging them to steer clear of illicit sources ...
Global
Global: Qatar Central Bank Enhances Mobile Payments with Multi-Wallet Functionality
In a move that reinforces its commitment to financial innovation and inclusive digital finance, the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has unveiled a new ...
Global
Japan Grants Nigeria $30M to Establish Tech-Driven Start-Up Hubs in Abuja
In a strategic move to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has signed a $30 million grant agreement with ...
Global
HSBC Eyes Private Credit Market Amid Strategic Shift and Global Competition
HSBC is exploring potential entry into the fast-growing private credit market through possible partnerships with established private credit firms, according to a recent ...