Yango Group, a technology company based in the United Arab Emirates, has opened a new regional headquarters in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, as part of its plan to expand digital services …
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Safaricom, PayPal Link M-PESA Wallets for Global Transactions
Safaricom’s M-PESA service has partnered with PayPal to allow Kenyans to move money easily between their mobile money wallets and PayPal accounts. The new partnership is expected to benefit over …
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Kenya’s Trade Minister Says Country Now Leads Africa’s Digital Revolution
Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui has declared that Kenya is now leading the charge in Africa’s digital transformation, citing strong gains in internet connectivity, digital innovation, and a shift away …
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Online Piracy Surpasses Cable Theft, Threatens Kenya’s Film Industry
Kenya’s entertainment industry is under serious threat as online piracy has overtaken traditional cable theft, becoming the most dangerous challenge facing local content creators and broadcasters. The growing menace is …
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Institutional Crypto Trading Begins at StanChart
Standard Chartered Bank (StanChart) has launched a new digital asset trading service that will allow its institutional clients to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (XBT/USD) and Ether (XET/USD). The …
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Fidelity Bank Launches Free Digital Empowerment Programme for 100 Nigerian SMEs
by Joy Radarrby Joy Radarrdelity Bank Plc has launched a new digital empowerment programme to support 100 small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) across Nigeria. The programme, known as the Fidelity SME Empowerment Programme (FSEP), …
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SEC Declares Nigeria Open for Stablecoin Business
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially declared Nigeria open for stablecoin business, with a strong emphasis on compliance, regulation, and innovation. Speaking at the Nigeria Stablecoin Summit held …
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SanlamAllianz Launches N200,000 Youth Essay and Storytelling Contest in Nigeria
SanlamAllianz Nigeria, in collaboration with AfricaComicade, has launched its first-ever national Essay and Storytelling Competition for Nigerian youths aged 10 to 16. The initiative aims to promote creativity, financial literacy, …
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Tinubu Orders National Single Window Trade Platform to Go Live by Q1 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has instructed the National Single Window (NSW) Steering Committee to ensure the full implementation of the digital trade facilitation platform by the first quarter of 2026. …
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North-East Nigeria Traders Adopt Digital Payments to Boost Security and Simplify Trade — Moniepoint Study
A new study by Moniepoint Inc. has shown that traders in Nigeria’s North-East region, particularly in Borno State, are increasingly adopting digital payment solutions to enhance security, reduce theft, and …