Global
Global: LemFi commits $100m to UK expansion, relocates headquarters to London
LemFi is deepening its global growth strategy with a planned $100 million investment in the United Kingdom, alongside the relocation of its headquarters ...
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Nigeria: OPay Urges Fintechs to Shift Focus from Volume to Financial Well-Being
OPay has called on fintech operators to rethink growth strategies, urging the industry to prioritise customer financial well-being over sheer transaction volumes. Speaking ...
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Nigeria: CSCS Shareholders Approve N1.78 Dividend on Strong FY2025 Performance
Shareholders of Central Securities Clearing System Plc (CSCS) have approved a total dividend payout of N8.9 billion, translating to N1.78 per share for ...
Global
Africa: UK Development Finance Arm Targets £9bn Investment Push into Africa
British International Investment (BII) has unveiled a new five-year strategy aimed at mobilising £9 billion in fresh capital for Africa, signalling a stronger ...
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Global: Cashless Payments Surge Across Emerging Markets — BIS
Cashless transactions accelerated significantly across emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs) in 2024, highlighting a continued shift toward digital financial services, according to ...
Kenya
Kenya: Airtel Money, Absa Kenya Partner to Streamline SME Payments
Airtel Money has partnered with Absa Bank Kenya to simplify payment flows for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), enabling seamless transfers between mobile ...
Ghana
Ghana: Government Records Sixth Straight Treasury Bill Undersubscription
The government has recorded its sixth consecutive Treasury bill undersubscription, according to the latest auction results released by the Bank of Ghana, highlighting ...
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Nigeria: NCC launches IPv6 Council to accelerate Nigeria’s digital future
Nigeria has taken a significant step toward strengthening its digital infrastructure with the inauguration of the Nigeria IPv6 Council by the Nigerian Communications ...
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Nigeria: Moniepoint doubles down on financial inclusion with agent-led growth strategy
Moniepoint Microfinance Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing financial inclusion, positioning its agency banking model as a key driver of value creation ...
Global
Global: Coastal Bank partners Tempo to modernise cross-border payments with stablecoin settlement
Coastal Bank is collaborating with Tempo to develop a next-generation cross-border payment infrastructure that combines traditional banking processes with stablecoin-based settlement. The initiative ...