The 17th edition of the Africa Bank 4.0 Summit (West Africa-2025) will take place in Lagos next week, bringing together top banking and fintech leaders from across the continent to …
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Polaris Bank Wins Digital Bank and MSME Bank of the Year at 2025 BAFI Awards
Polaris Bank has reaffirmed its leadership in Nigeria’s digital banking space by winning two major honours — the Digital Bank of the Year and Best Bank for Micro, Small and …
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BankingDigital EconomyEastern AfricaFinanceSMEsTrade
CIB Kenya targets SMEs with digital banking and trade finance expansion
Commercial International Bank (CIB) Kenya is setting its sights on reshaping the country’s banking landscape through a digital-first approach and innovative lending models that focus on small businesses and regional …
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Nigerian-Founded Moniepoint Named Among UK’s Top Fintech Companies by CNBC
Nigerian-founded Moniepoint Inc. has been recognised as one of the United Kingdom’s leading fintech companies by global broadcaster CNBC, further cementing its status as one of Africa’s most successful digital …
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Shiga Digital Launches Mobile App for Stablecoin Payments in Africa
Shiga Digital, a blockchain-based fintech company, has introduced its brand-new mobile apps for Android and iOS users, a move aimed at making digital financial services easier for businesses and individuals …
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NOVA Bank Targets Growth with New Branches, Regional Licence Plan
NOVA Bank has announced plans to open new branches in Owerri, Abuja, and Port Harcourt as part of efforts to expand its operations across the country. The bank also said …
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POS Transactions Hit N223tn in 2024 as ATM Withdrawals Drop
Point of Sale (POS) terminals processed a total of N223.27 trillion worth of transactions across Nigeria in 2024. This figure is more than double the N110.35 trillion recorded in 2023, …
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PremiumTrust Bank Opens New Branch in Osogbo to Expand Services and Support Economic Growth
PremiumTrust Bank, a leading commercial bank in Nigeria, has opened a new branch in Osogbo, the capital of Osun State. The bank made this announcement in a statement on Thursday. …
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Capitec Becomes South Africa’s Biggest Bank by Market Value, Overtakes Standard Bank
Capitec Bank has overtaken some of South Africa’s oldest and biggest financial institutions to become the country’s most valuable bank by market capitalisation. The bank, which was founded in 2001 …
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9 Payment Service Bank Wins Digital Bank of the Year at RegTech Rockstar Africa Awards
9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB) has been named the Digital Bank of the Year at the 2025 RegTech Rockstar Africa Awards, a prestigious recognition that celebrates innovation and excellence in …