Africa
Africa: AI-Powered Cybercrime Highlights Growing Need for Human-Centric Cybersecurity in Africa
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the cybersecurity landscape — offering both opportunities and escalating risks — according to Allan Juma, a cybersecurity ...
News
CBN Licenses Preferred Finance Company to Advance MSME Access to Credit
In a move aimed at deepening Nigeria’s financial inclusion and expanding access to credit for underserved enterprises, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) ...
News
AfDB Commits $650M Annually to Drive Nigeria’s Economic Transformation and Green Growth
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has unveiled a transformative five-year Country Strategy Paper (2025–2030) for Nigeria, committing approximately $650 million annually to ...
News
SEC Flags TOFRO.COM for Operating Unlicensed Crypto Investment Scheme in Nigeria
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a strong advisory warning against TOFRO.COM (Tofro), a cryptocurrency platform operating without regulatory approval. The ...
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Salsa Secures $20 Million to Advance Embedded Payroll Infrastructure Solutions
Salsa, a leading provider of embedded payroll infrastructure, has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round led by Altos Ventures, further ...
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Nigeria: CBN Reforms Aim to Shield SMEs and Boost Economic Growth – Cardoso
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing economic reforms that protect small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and enhance ...
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Africa: Zimbabwe’s Mobile Phone Registration Proposal Raises Concerns Over Privacy and Digital Surveillance
Zimbabwe’s telecommunications regulator, the Post and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ), is advancing a controversial proposal that would require every mobile phone, ...
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 ...
Fintech
Kenya Approves Access Bank’s Acquisition of National Bank, Signaling Shift in Regional Financial Dynamics
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and the National Treasury have formally approved the acquisition of the National Bank of Kenya (NBK) by ...
Fintech
Global: Standard Chartered and OKX Launch Regulatory-Backed Collateral Mirroring Programe for Institutional Crypto Trading
In a strategic move to enhance trust, transparency, and capital efficiency in digital asset markets, Standard Chartered has partnered with global crypto exchange ...