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 ...
Fintech
Global: GreenFi Unveils Climate-Friendly Consumer Financial Platform After $17 Million Investment
GreenFi, a new climate-focused consumer financial brand, has officially launched following a $17 million investment secured by Tim Newell, former head of fintech ...
Innovation
Nigeria Launches First-Ever AfCFTA Digital Hackathon to Accelerate Intra-African Trade and Innovation
In a groundbreaking step to operationalize the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) through digital innovation and regulatory technology, Nigeria has announced the ...
Innovation
Twelve Nigerian States Eliminate RoW Fees to Spur Rural Broadband Expansion and Digital Inclusion
In a significant step toward accelerating broadband penetration and fostering digital inclusion, twelve Nigerian states have waived the Right of Way (RoW) fees—historically ...
Innovation
Nigeria’s Data Centre Boom: $630 Million Pledged to Support Digital Expansion and Regulatory Resilience
In response to skyrocketing internet consumption and the rising demand for localized cloud infrastructure, Nigeria’s data centre operators have committed over $630 million ...
Fintech
Investing.com Launches WarrenAI, a Cutting-Edge AI Financial Researcher Empowering Retail Investors
Investing.com, a global leader in financial market data, news, and tools, has introduced WarrenAI—an advanced AI-powered financial researcher designed to empower retail investors ...
