Global
Global: Five More Belgian Banks Join European Payments Initiative, Expand Reach of Wero App
The European Payments Initiative (EPI) has welcomed five additional Belgian banks—Argenta, Bank Van Breda, Beobank, Crelan, and vdk bank—into its growing network, further ...
Global
Global: Vocus Group Secures Final Government Approval for A$5.25 Billion TPG Telecom Asset Deal
Macquarie-backed Vocus Group has received the final regulatory green light for its A$5.25 billion (US$3.42 billion) acquisition of TPG Telecom’s enterprise, government, and ...
Ethopia
Ethiopia Secures $1 Billion World Bank Support to Advance Economic Reforms and Strengthen Financial Stability
Ethiopia has secured $1 billion in financial assistance from the World Bank to accelerate its ambitious economic reform programme and address vulnerabilities in ...
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 ...
News
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 ...
News
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 ...
News
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 ...