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Rwanda: President Kagame to Inaugurate MWC25 Kigali on October 21
The GSMA has confirmed that President Paul Kagame of the Republic of Rwanda will officially open MWC25 Kigalion October 21, 2025, at the ...
Egypt
Egypt: QNB Group Secures Central Bank of Egypt Approval for Launch of Digital-First Bank
Doha — QNB Group has received regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) to establish ezbank, a new digital-first banking entity ...
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Nigeria: PalmPay Wins Consumer-Friendly Business of the Year Award
PalmPay, one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing digital banking platforms, has been named Consumer-Friendly Business of the Year 2025 by the Lagos State Consumer Protection ...
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Nigeria: Tijani, NITDA DG to Lead Discussions at FIN AI Forum Ahead of Silicon Valley Expo
Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, alongside the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu ...
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SA: Luno Empowers South Africans to Spend Cryptocurrency at Major Retail Stores
In a landmark move for digital payments, Luno has expanded its crypto payment service, enabling South Africans to spend Bitcoin (BTC) and Tether ...
Global
Global: EBANX Integrates Colombia’s New Instant Payment System Bre-B into Global Platforms
Colombia has officially launched Bre-B, a new nationwide instant payments system modeled after Brazil’s Pix, offering full interoperability, 24/7 availability, and real-time settlement. ...
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Nigeria: AfriGO Processes Over N70 Billion in Transactions in 2025, Driving Nigeria’s Financial Inclusion Agenda
Nigeria’s first domestic payment card, AfriGO, has recorded over N70 billion in transactions in 2025, underscoring its rapid adoption nationwide and growing role ...
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Nigeria: ntel plots 2026 comeback with new funding and strategic overhaul
Nigeria’s telecommunications operator, ntel, is gearing up for a major comeback in the first quarter of 2026 after securing new funding facilitated by ...
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Nigeria: Parthian Pensions Targets Informal Sector to Deepen Retirement Savings Coverage
Parthian Pensions Limited has unveiled plans to expand pension coverage across Nigeria’s informal sector through its rebranded Personal Pension Plan (PPP), aiming to ...
Global
Global: Businesses Turn to AI-Specific Insurance as GenAI Risks Rise — Geneva Association Report
As companies worldwide accelerate the deployment of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI), they are increasingly seeking insurance protection against emerging risks — from biased ...