CBN gives banks and fintechs 6 months to localise payment data
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed banks, fintechs, mobile money operators, and other payment service providers to store payment transaction data generated within
PawaPay Reaches Three Billion Mobile Money Transactions Through Single API Platform
PawaPay, a leading pan-African payments aggregator, has processed three billion successful mobile money transactions through its platform – a milestone that reflects growing demand from
Imane Charioui: Bridging global payment networks with local African realities
Spotlight Summary Profile Overview Imane is a seasoned fintech and payments executive with over 20 years of experience spanning remittances, foreign exchange, business development, and
UK Commits £15m to Drive Nigeria’s Digital and Economic Transformation
The UK and Nigeria have launched a new £15 million Growth Programme designed to unlock private sector investment and accelerate economic transformation. The three-year initiative
Kenya, Nigeria Lead Africa’s Cross-Border Payments Interoperability Rankings, Thunes Says
Four African countries, including Kenya and Nigeria, feature in the global Top 50 for cross-border payments interoperability, according to a ranking published on June 2,
Gabon Boosts Digital Economy Push with 82 Billion CFA Franc Investment Plan
Gabon is positioning digital technology at the centre of its national economic transformation strategy, according to an interview with the Minister of Digital Economy, Digitalisation
Mastercard launches Agent Pay for Machines
Mastercard says it expects a future where businesses create services for AI agents to buy and use. Operating at machine speed, these agents could transact
enza Receives Regulatory Approval to Deliver Digital Payments Services in Ghana
enza has announced that it has been awarded a Payment Service Provider Enhanced licence by the Central Bank of Ghana. The award of the PSP Enhanced licence
The eNaira struggled as a wallet. Now the CBN wants it to power payments
When the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) launched the eNaira in October 2021, it presented the project as a landmark step in Nigeria’s push towards a cashless economy.
Namibia and Angola Join Forces to Accelerate Digital Transformation
Namibia and Angola have strengthened their bilateral ties in the digital sector with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing cooperation