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FinTech

3 December

Moniepoint Launches Moniebook POS to Help Nigerian SMEs Streamline Operations and Boost Growth ...

27 November

Vodacom Tanzania introduces M-Pesa Global Payment, enabling customers to pay merchants worldwide via Visa, Alipay, TerraPay, and MTN Uganda. The upgrade boosts cross-border trade and financial inclusion for Tanzanian businesses ...

26 November

Thunes and MoMo PSB (MTN Nigeria) have launched a direct international payment corridor that lets Nigerians receive money instantly from countries like the US, UK, Canada, France, Australia, Saudi Arabia, ...

18 November

Nigeria’s inflation eased to 16.05% in October 2025, creating potential growth opportunities for fintech companies. Explore how digital lenders, payment platforms, and savings apps can navigate regional differences and changing ...

10 September

Flutterwave has clarified that the Bank of Ghana’s suspension only affects inbound remittances via SendApp. All core services under its PSP licence, including Flutterwave for Business, remain fully operational in ...

9 September

FuturePay has partnered with Flutterwave to streamline cross-border payments in Africa, enabling faster collections, payouts, and B2B transactions across 34 countries. ...

5 September

Getting a fintech licence in Nigeria can take 6–18 months depending on licence type and documentation. Learn requirements, costs, delays, and regulatory hurdles fintech startups face. ...

2 September

Paystack and FAAN have launched a new cashless payment system using prepaid NFC cards to simplify airport access fees in Lagos and Abuja, with nationwide expansion expected in 2025. ...

29 August

Egypt’s handset market is set to grow from USD 2.5 billion in 2025 to USD 4.8 billion by 2031, driven by local mobile phone assembly, government policies, and rising demand. ...

28 August

Nigerian fintech Moniepoint has been joined in the EFCC’s N21 billion fraud case against POS merchants over alleged illegal double payments linked to a Providus Bank POS glitch. ...

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