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Nigeria: PPP Assets to Receive Insurance Coverage Starting Next Year
The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), in partnership with the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), will roll out new guidelines in early 2025 mandating ...
Africa
Africa: M-Pesa Expands Payment Services to China Through Strategic Partnership with Thunes
M-Pesa Africa, the mobile money platform jointly operated by Safaricom and Vodacom Group, has announced an expanded partnership with global payment infrastructure provider ...
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Nigeria: Mastercard and Alerzo Join Forces to Accelerate Digital Transformation for Nigerian MSMEs
Mastercard has partnered with Alerzo, a leading Nigerian B2B e-commerce platform, and the USAID-funded e-Trade Alliance to accelerate the digital transformation of micro, ...
Global
Global: El Salvador’s NexBridge Raises $30M with Tokenized US Treasury Offering
El Salvador’s digital asset issuer NexBridge has successfully raised $30 million through its first publicly listed issuance of tokenized U.S. Treasury securities, known ...
Africa
Ghana Stock Exchange Named Best Stock Exchange in West Africa
The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has been awarded the title of Best Stock Exchange in West Africa by CFI.co, recognizing its pivotal role ...
Africa
African Tax Leaders Convene in Kigali to Strengthen Revenue Systems
Over 500 tax administrators, experts, and stakeholders from across Africa have gathered in Kigali, Rwanda, for the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF) annual ...
Africa
Africa: eShandi Expands to Kenya, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, Advancing Financial Inclusion for Millions
Zambian fintech company eShandi has announced its entry into Kenya, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, a strategic expansion aimed at addressing financial inclusion gaps ...
Global
Global: Sumsub and Elliptic Join Forces to Bolster Crypto Fraud Prevention and Compliance
Verification platform Sumsub has partnered with blockchain analytics leader Elliptic to enhance tools for combating cryptocurrency fraud and ensuring compliance. Announced on November ...
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Uganda Central Bank Hack Confirmed; Official Minimizes Reported Losses
A senior Ugandan finance ministry official has confirmed a cyberattack on the country’s central bank accounts, though he disputed claims about the scale ...
Global
Global: Lumin Digital Secures $60 Million to Drive Growth in Digital Banking
Digital banking platform Lumin Digital, established in 2016, has announced a successful funding round of $60 million, reflecting strong investor confidence in its ...
