Global
Global: Google Leverages AI to Eliminate Half a Billion Scam Ads in 2024
In a major push to strengthen digital trust and meet increasing demands from financial institutions and regulators, Google has harnessed advanced artificial intelligence ...
Fintech
Nigeria: Wema Bank Launches N150 Billion Rights Issue to Strengthen Capital Base and Drive Digital Expansion
Wema Bank PLC has unveiled a significant capital raising initiative, launching a N150 billion Rights Issue as part of its strategy to meet ...
Ghana
Ghana Moves to Cut Mobile Data Costs Through Multi-Sector Regulatory Collaboration
In a bold move aimed at expanding digital access and promoting financial inclusion, the Government of Ghana has launched a strategic initiative to ...
Innovation
Nigeria: CBN Cautions Banks Against Illicit Capital in Recapitalisation Drive to Strengthen Financial Stability
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a strong advisory to deposit money banks, urging them to steer clear of illicit sources ...
Global
Global: Qatar Central Bank Enhances Mobile Payments with Multi-Wallet Functionality
In a move that reinforces its commitment to financial innovation and inclusive digital finance, the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) has unveiled a new ...
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 ...
