Fintech
Nigeria: CBN outlines five priorities to accelerate Nigeria’s fintech growth
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has identified five strategic priorities that will shape the next phase of fintech development in the country, ...
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Nigeria: Zedcrest Group acquires Leatherback to expand global fintech footprint
Nigerian financial services group Zedcrest Group has acquired UK-founded cross-border payments company Leatherback for an undisclosed sum, strengthening its expansion into global financial ...
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Nigeria: OPay Showcases Technology Powering Nigeria’s Digital Payments, Eyes One Billion Users
Digital financial services provider OPay has unveiled the technology infrastructure underpinning its payment platform, highlighting significant investments in engineering, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure ...
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SA: Why South African Banks Continue to Charge for Instant Payments
Three years after the launch of South Africa’s PayShap real-time payment platform, the conversation has shifted from technology to affordability. While instant bank ...
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Nigeria: PalmPay Appoints Samuel Oluyemi as Chief Operating Officer for Nigeria
PalmPay Group has appointed Samuel Oluyemi as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for its Nigerian operations, reinforcing the fintech company’s commitment to expanding ...
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Global: Nubank Secures Final Approval to Launch Full Banking Operations in Mexico
Brazilian fintech giant Nubank has received final regulatory authorisation to begin operating as a fully licensed bank in Mexico, marking a major milestone ...
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Global: ACE Money Transfer, Visa Partner to Enhance Cross-Border Digital Payments
ACE Money Transfer has entered into a strategic collaboration with global payments technology company Visa to strengthen its international payment infrastructure and improve ...
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Nigerian Fintech Gigbanc to Shut Down Amid Funding Challenges
Nigerian fintech startup Gigbanc has announced plans to wind down its operations after three years, citing a challenging fundraising environment and rising operational ...
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Global: Satispay Expands Digital Finance Platform with Mastercard Debit Cards and Investment Services
Italian fintech company Satispay has partnered with Mastercard to introduce debit cards to its digital payments platform while expanding its services to include ...
Africa
Mauritius unveils five-year fintech strategy to accelerate digital finance growth
Mauritius has launched its National Fintech Strategy 2026–2030, a five-year roadmap aimed at accelerating the growth of digital finance, strengthening financial inclusion, and ...