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Nigeria Bets On QR Codes for Small Payments
The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) is pushing QR codes as an alternative to cash for small-value transactions,…
Deep Dive: What is Telecel’s Gameplan in Ghana?
In 2024, Vodafone Ghana officially rebranded as Telecel Ghana. The Telecel group purchased Vodafone Ghana in 2023 after the Vodafone Group…
Nigeria’s First “Compliant” Stablecoin Launches Amid Skepticism
A coalition of software firms has launched cNGN, Nigeria’s first “compliant” stablecoin, now included in the Nigerian Securities…
Simon Madjie Replaces Bernice Brempong as CEO of Ghana Investment Promotion Center
Simon Madjie has been named the new CEO of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), replacing Dr. Bernice…
StarLife Partners with Figtech to Digitize Life Insurance in Ghana
StarLife Assurance, one of Ghana’s top life insurance providers, has teamed up with Ghanaian insurtech startup Figtech (MyFIG)…
South Sudan Launches Its First Instant Payment System
South Sudan has launched its first National Instant Payment System (NIPS), three years after it was first proposed.…
P1 Ventures Eyes Africa’s Emerging Tech Hubs
P1 Ventures, a venture capital firm backed by Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Mansour and the World Bank’s private investment…
18th Edition of the Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards – West Africa 2025
The highly anticipated 18th Edition of the Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards – West Africa…
Ghana to Reintroduce Road and Bridge Tolls with Modern System
The Ministry of Roads and Highways plans to bring back tolls with a tech-driven collection system. Why it…
Verto Launches $10,000 Global Business Award to Boost Startups
Verto, a global fintech firm specializing in cross-border payments and banking solutions, has launched the Verto Global Business…