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 ...
Fintech
European Payments Initiative Pushes for Sovereignty Through Strategic Alliances and Interoperable Payment Infrastructure
In a renewed effort to reclaim Europe’s financial autonomy, the European Payments Initiative (EPI) is intensifying efforts to unify the continent’s fragmented digital ...
Fintech
Pliant Secures $40 Million to Expand B2B Payments Platform to U.S. Market
European FinTech firm Pliant has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round as it sets its sights on transforming the B2B ...
Fintech
Global: Mastercard Unveils 360-Degree Framework to Advance Stablecoin Payment Adoption
Mastercard is deepening its investment in digital assets by rolling out a comprehensive global framework aimed at integrating stablecoin payments into the traditional ...