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Nigeria: NCC’s Market-Driven Pricing Policy Spurs Over $1 Billion in Telecom Investments
Nigeria’s telecommunications sector is witnessing a major resurgence as the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) confirmed that its return to a market-led pricing regime ...
Algeria
Algeria Joins Pan-African Payment System, Strengthening Africa’s Financial Integration
The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) has expanded its footprint with the official inclusion of the Bank of Algeria, making Algeria the ...
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Nigeria: eTranzact CEO Unveils Key Insights on AI Readiness for Nigerian SMEs at Landmark Report Launch
eTranzact International Plc, in collaboration with the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of Pan-Atlantic University, has launched a pioneering report on the AI Readiness ...
Global
Global: Mastercard, Zand Partner to Enhance Cross-Border Payments in UAE
UAE-based digital bank Zand has entered into a strategic partnership with Mastercard Move, the payment giant’s money movement solutions suite, to enhance cross-border ...
Africa
Africa: Interswitch Calls for Stronger Corporate Governance and Unified Licensing Framework in African Fintech
Interswitch Group, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, has underscored the need for strategic regulatory engagement and partnerships to ...
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Nigeria: Globacom Faces NCC Deadline to Appoint Independent CEO or Risk Sanctions
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has given Globacom 24 months to appoint a chief executive officer separate from its board chairman—or face regulatory ...
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Nigeria: NIMC Targets 30% Service Delivery Boost With New Service Charter
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has launched a Service Charter aimed at improving service delivery by 30% within the next year, focusing ...
Kenya
Kenya: HoneyCoin Raises $4.9M to Accelerate Payment Infrastructure Expansion Across Emerging Markets
Kenyan fintech HoneyCoin has secured $4.9 million in seed funding to expand its stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure across Africa, Latin America, and Asia. The ...
Global
Global: Google Teams Up with Wise to Enhance Global Remittance Access
Google has partnered with Wise to make international money transfers more accessible, starting with a pilot program for US-based users. The initiative allows ...
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Nigeria: Tinubu Names Idris Olorunnimbe as NCC Chairman, Constitutes USPF Board
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Idris Olorunnimbe as Chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the country’s telecommunications regulator. The appointment coincides ...