The Ecobank Group and Semoa a Fintech based in Lomé, are enabling mobile money users in Togo to carry out banking faster and easier, across the West African Economic and …
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Mastercard Foundation Signs Host Country Agreement In Nigeria to empower 10 million youths
The Mastercard Foundation announced that it has signed the Host Country Agreement which will enable the Foundation to empower 10 million young people in Nigeria to access dignified and fulfilling …
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61 per cent of South African SMMEs Plan for Growth – Mastercard Index
In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, six in 10 SMMEs in South Africa anticipate growth and are proactively planning for the future. As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to put …
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Cowrywise Gets Asset Management Licence from SEC
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has licensed Cowrywise Financial Technology Limited, a wealth management startup to run asset management services. Co-founded by Messrs Razaq Ahmed and Edward Popoola in 2017, …
The World Bank Migration and Development Report for 2021 has reported an increase of 5 per cent to $3.6 billion in remittances flows to Ghana despite the lockdown in many …
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BoG to sanction banks that flout new directives on service charges
Dr Akwasi Atuahene, a bank consultant, has urged the Bank of Ghana to take action against financial institutions that fail to implement its new directives to stop deducting service charges …
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Relief as Naira Gains N9 to Trade at N493/$1 at Black Market
There was a relief at the unregulated segment of the foreign exchange (FX) market on Thursday after days of anxiety caused by hoarding and panic buying. The Nigerian currency strongly …
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Access Bank Launches Initiative to Enhance Digital Loans
Access Bank Plc, has launched what it termed the ‘Diamond Business Advantage (DBA) lite’ in a bid to increase its digital loans and enhance access to finance for young entrepreneurs. …
Mastercard recent study shows that fifty-eight per cent of consumers are more mindful of their impact on the environment, with eighty-five per cent willing to take personal action this year. …
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Speedaf express Announces Completion of Round A+ Financing to Build a Leading China-Africa Express Brand
Speedaf express a leading China-Africa integrated logistics service provider, officially announced the completion of its Round A+ financing. This round of financing was led by TRUSTBRIDGE, followed by northern light …