Fintech
Kenya: Airtel Money Expands Market Share as M-PESA Sees Fifth Consecutive Decline
Kenya’s mobile money landscape is undergoing a significant shift as M-PESA experiences its fifth consecutive quarterly decline in market share. Increased competition from ...
Innovation
Nigeria: BOI Unveils ₦10bn GLOW Fund to Boost Female Entrepreneurship
The Bank of Industry (BOI) has introduced the Project Guaranteed Loans for Women (GLOW) initiative, a ₦10 billion special intervention fund aimed at ...
Fintech
Nigeria: FIRS Collaborates with Flutterwave to Digitize Tax Collection
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has integrated Flutterwave’s payment technology to modernize tax collection, marking a significant step toward digitizing Nigeria’s tax ...
Innovation
Nigeria: NIPSS Embraces Digital Transformation with Launch of Paperless E-Classroom Platform
Following the submission of its landmark report on Nigeria’s digital economy to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the National Institute for Policy and Strategic ...
Africa
Africa: AUDA-NEPAD to Launch Digital Dashboard for Enhanced Transparency in Africa’s Mega Infrastructure Projects
The African Union Development Agency – NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) is set to enhance transparency and accountability in Africa’s infrastructure development through the launch of ...
Fintech
Nigeria: UBA Launches AfriGo Card to Boost Domestic Transactions and Financial Inclusion
United Bank for Africa (UBA) has introduced the AfriGo Card, a domestic card scheme designed to enhance naira-denominated transactions and strengthen financial inclusion ...
Fintech
Crossmint Secures $23.6 Million to Advance Blockchain Application Development
Crossmint, a leading blockchain infrastructure provider, has raised $23.6 million to accelerate the expansion of its platform, which simplifies blockchain application development for ...
Fintech
Nigeria: GTCO’s HabariPay Expands Fintech Strategy with New Licences, Eyes Future of Digital Transfers
As Nigeria’s fintech sector continues to reshape the financial landscape, GTCO’s fintech subsidiary, HabariPay, is positioning itself as a key player by expanding ...
Fintech
Ghana: Mojo Payments Unveils Innovation Hub to Accelerate Ghana’s Fintech Growth
Mojo Payments Limited, a licensed Enhanced Payment Service Provider under the Bank of Ghana (BoG), has launched its Innovation Hub, a strategic initiative ...
Fintech
Global: NymCard Secures $33 Million to Drive Banking-as-a-Service Expansion in MENA
Abu Dhabi-based Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) provider, NymCard, has raised $33 million in a Series B funding round, reinforcing its position as a key player ...