Global
Japan Grants Nigeria $30M to Establish Tech-Driven Start-Up Hubs in Abuja
In a strategic move to accelerate Nigeria’s digital transformation, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has signed a $30 million grant agreement with ...
Global
HSBC Eyes Private Credit Market Amid Strategic Shift and Global Competition
HSBC is exploring potential entry into the fast-growing private credit market through possible partnerships with established private credit firms, according to a recent ...
Innovation
Nigeria: Zinox Technologies and TETFUND Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Innovation and Renewable Energy in Nigeria’s Tertiary Institutions
In a landmark move to bolster technological transformation and sustainable development in Nigeria’s higher education sector, Zinox Technologies has partnered with the Tertiary ...
Fintech
Global: Visa Backs Spend Management Platform Mynt to Accelerate SME Financial Innovation Across Europe
Visa has deepened its footprint in the European fintech space with a strategic investment in Swedish spend management platform Mynt, reinforcing a growing ...
Fintech
Morocco’s PayTic Secures $4.4M to Scale Compliance-Driven SaaS Platform for Payment Operations Across MEA
PayTic, a rising RegTech startup based in Morocco, has raised $4.4 million in fresh funding to bolster its compliance automation platform and expand ...
Global
Global: Bank of America Commits $4 Billion to AI and Emerging Tech in 2025 to Drive Financial Innovation and Efficiency
In a bold move to solidify its leadership in financial innovation, Bank of America (BofA) has announced a strategic investment of $4 billion ...
Fintech
Nigerian Banks Invest ₦269 Billion in Tech Upgrades Amid Rising Fintech Competition and Regulatory Pressure
In a bold move to modernize operations and stay ahead in an increasingly digital financial ecosystem, six major Nigerian banks collectively spent ₦268.7 ...
Innovation
Kenya Unveils First Crypto Regulation Bill to Govern ICOs, Stablecoins, and Digital Asset Platforms
In a landmark move signaling a shift in its digital finance strategy, Kenya has introduced its first comprehensive legislation to regulate the cryptocurrency ...
Fintech
e& Egypt Unveils Instant International Money Transfers via Digital Wallet
In a major leap towards digital financial inclusion, e& Egypt has launched an instant international money transfer service through its e& Cash digital ...
Innovation
Airtel Zambia and IHS Towers to Invest $14M in Network Expansion, While MTN and Huawei Advance 5G Innovation
In a major boost for Zambia’s digital infrastructure, Airtel Zambia, in collaboration with global telecom infrastructure provider IHS Towers, has announced a joint ...
