News
Nigerians Regain Access to International Transactions with Naira Debit Cards After Three-Year Suspension
In a significant development for Nigeria’s financial and digital commerce landscape, several banks have announced the reinstatement of international transactions on Naira-denominated debit ...
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SA: Paymentology Unveils PayoCard, a Mobile-First Card Management Platform in South Africa
Global issuer-processor Paymentology has launched PayoCard, a cutting-edge mobile-first card management platform tailored to support the growing ecosystem of digital banks and fintech ...
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Nigeria: MTN, 9mobile Launch National Roaming Partnership to Boost Network Access Across Nigeria
In a significant step towards deepening digital connectivity in Nigeria, MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and Emerging Markets Telecommunications Services Limited (9mobile) have officially ...
Ghana
Ghana: CBDC Pilot Projects Gain Momentum in Ghana and Thailand – Giesecke+Devrient
Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) initiatives in Ghana and Thailand are demonstrating real-world traction and potential to reshape the future of digital payments, ...
Egypt
Egypt Lands Two New Subsea Cables, Elevating Global Data Capacity and Cementing Digital Hub Status
Egypt has successfully completed the landing of two new subsea internet cables—part of the Southeast Asia-Middle East-Western Europe 6 (SEA-ME-WE-6) cable system—marking a ...
Morroco
Morocco Set to Resume Sukuk Issuance Amid Push to Expand Islamic Finance
Morocco is gearing up for its second issuance of Islamic bonds, or sukuk, since 2018, as part of broader efforts to deepen its ...
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Nigeria: GTCO Targets $100 Million Capital Raise via London Listing to Strengthen Banking Arm
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has announced its intention to raise approximately $100 million through a fully marketed equity offering on the ...
Africa
Africa: Interswitch Unveils Masterbrand Campaign Showcasing the Human Impact of Fintech Across Africa
In a compelling new brand push, Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading digital payment and commerce enablers, has launched a Masterbrand campaign designed to ...
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Nigeria: MTN Unveils Nigeria’s Largest Modular Data Centre in Strategic Tech Partnership with Dell
In a landmark move set to reshape West Africa’s digital infrastructure landscape, MTN Nigeria, in partnership with Dell Technologies, has officially launched the ...
Global
Global: Australian Banks Roll Out Nationwide ‘Confirmation of Payee’ System to Combat Fraud
In a coordinated industry effort to tackle financial scams and erroneous payments, Australian banks have launched a national ‘Confirmation of Payee’ (CoP) service—an ...