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- Financial Visibility Key to Closing Sub-Saharan Africa’s $330 Billion Credit Gap for Small Businesses
Published: May 1, 2026
Section: Africa
TransUnion Kenya CEO Morris Maina highlights that a lack of financial visibility, rather than entrepreneur inactivity, is the primary driver of Africa’s massive credit deficit. By...
- Federal High Court restores airtime and data credit access for millions of MTN and Airtel users
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Africa
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted an interim injunction preventing MTN and Airtel from suspending airtime and data credit services provided by Nairtime Nigeria Ltd. The rul...
- Flutterwave Partners with Activate Success International Foundation to Accelerate Youth Entrepreneurship Across Nigeria
Published: Apr 29, 2026
Section: Africa
Payments technology leader Flutterwave has announced a strategic partnership with the Activate Success International Foundation as the lead sponsor for the 2026 Youth Entrepreneurs...
- Regent Microfinance Bank CEO Outlines Capital, Trust, and Technology As Key Drivers For SME Growth
Published: Apr 29, 2026
Section: Africa
Idris Olugbesan, Managing Director of Regent Microfinance Bank, has identified access to capital, institutional trust, and digital adoption as the three pillars necessary for small...
- SAMA Launches Open Banking Licensing to Accelerate Saudi Arabia’s Transition Into a Global Fintech Powerhouse
Published: Apr 24, 2026
Section: Middle East
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has officially commenced the licensing of fintech companies to provide open banking services, marking a major milestone following the successful compl...
- Google Pay Launches Pocket Money Tool to Enable UPI Access for Users Without Bank Accounts
Published: Apr 17, 2026
Section: Banking & Finance
Google Pay has introduced a new feature called Pocket Money, leveraging the UPI Circle framework to allow primary account holders to share digital payment capabilities with family...
- Bangkok to Host 4,000 Fintech Leaders for Money20/20 Asia 2026 Innovation Summit
Published: Apr 17, 2026
Section: Asia
The Queen Sirikit National Convention Center will host Money20/20 Asia from April 21 to 23, 2026, centering on the theme of technology meeting humanity. Over 250 speakers will addr...
- Central Securities Clearing System Unveils Innovative Digital Services to Enhance Nigerian Capital Market Transparency
Published: Apr 15, 2026
Section: Africa
The Central Securities Clearing System Plc has launched a suite of investor focused services, including joint accounts and API access, to modernize post trade infrastructure. These...
- Central Bank of Nigeria Implements Pilot Supervisory Program to Regulate Digital Assets and Fintech Platforms
Published: Apr 15, 2026
Section: Africa
Governor Olayemi Cardoso is leading a strategic initiative to align Nigeria’s rapidly expanding digital finance sector with international regulatory standards. The Central Bank of...
- Polaris Bank Launches Nationwide Youth Literacy Campaign for Global Money Week 2026
Published: Apr 14, 2026
Section: Africa
Polaris Bank has commenced an extensive financial awareness initiative in line with Global Money Week 2026. Under the theme "Smart Money Talks," the bank is deploying educational s...
- OPay Secures "Most Trusted Digital Financial Company" Title at 2026 ISO World Corporate Brand Awards
Published: Apr 13, 2026
Section: Africa
OPay has been honored as the "Most Trusted Quality Mobile Money and Digital Financial Services Company of the Year" at the 2026 ISO World Corporate Brand of the Year Awards. Held i...
- OPay Receives Top Recognition as Nigeria’s Most Trusted Digital Financial Service Provider at 2026 ISO Awards
Published: Apr 13, 2026
Section: Africa
OPay was honored as the Most Trusted Quality Mobile Money and Digital Financial Services Company of the Year during the 2026 ISO World Corporate Brand Awards in Lagos. The selectio...