Innovation
Global: PayMint and ADIB Launch Meeza Prepaid Cards to Drive Financial Inclusion in Egypt
PayMint, a leading Egyptian fintech company, has secured final approval from the Central Bank of Egypt to launch its first “Meeza” prepaid cards ...
Innovation
Nigeria: NGX Unveils Equity-Based Commodity Index to Enhance Market Tracking
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has launched an innovative Equity-Based Commodity Index aimed at tracking the performance of companies operating within key ...
Innovation
Global: AstroPay Revolutionizes Cross-Border Finance with Multicurrency Wallet
AstroPay, a global leader in financial technology, has unveiled its innovative multicurrency wallet, a game-changing tool designed to streamline the management of money ...
Africa
Africa: Tech Entrepreneurs to Launch Platform Connecting African Artisans with Global Buyers
To revolutionize cross-border trade and empower African artisans, tech entrepreneurs Wale Ayantoye and Ola John Ajiboye are set to launch “Giri Today”, an ...
Innovation
Global: Visa and Tencent Introduce Palm Payment Technology in Singapore
Visa and Tencent have launched a new palm payment pilot in Singapore, enabling Visa cardholders from select banks, including DBS, OCBC, and UOB, ...
Africa
Africa: Interswitch Advocates for Innovative Local Currency Payment Solutions
Interswitch Group, a leading payments and digital commerce company, has highlighted the urgent need to develop local currency payment solutions to foster inclusive ...
Global
Global: Swift Unveils AI-Driven Real-Time Fraud Prevention Service
Swift is set to launch a cutting-edge, AI-powered real-time fraud detection service in January 2025, following a successful pilot program involving financial institutions ...
Innovation
Nigeria: Ongoing Innovations in the Banking Industry – CBN
The banking industry is experiencing significant innovation globally, according to Dr. Adetona Adedeji, Acting Director of the Banking Supervision Department at the Central ...
Africa
Africa: AfriLabs Joins ITU-D as Sector Member to Boost African Tech Innovation
AfriLabs is proud to announce its official membership with the International Telecommunication Union Development Sector (ITU-D), following its acceptance by the ITU Council ...
Innovation
Nigeria: UNDP Launches Fintech Innovation Centre in Lagos to Support African Startups
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has inaugurated a fintech hub at its innovation centre in Lagos, Nigeria, as part of a $1 ...