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Flutterwave secures payment licence in Zambia
The News: With mobile money services accounting for nearly 70% of Zambia’s financial inclusion, Flutterwave’s entry into the market is set to accelerate digital transactions and business growth. The company’s technology...
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A Flutterwave IPO could be the boost Nigeria's stock exchange needs to attract younger investors
On Saturday, February 22, Flutterwave executives, led by CEO Olugbenga Agboola, visited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and reportedly discussed the possibility of taking the...
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African leaders should take the blame for brain drain on the continent — Paul Kagame
President of Rwanda Paul Kagame has called on African leaders to take responsibility for the ongoing brain drain across Africa, acknowledging that many of...
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The problem with instant cross-border payments in Africa is deeper than technology — central bank executives
Fintechs cannot solve the problem of cross-border payments in Africa because the solution is not tech-based. As far as Kwame Oppong, Director of Fintech...
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All bank accounts and mobile wallets within Africa should be interoperable — Experts
The most expensive countries in the world to send remittances are largely African. As of 2023, the global average for sending $200 is 6.3%,...
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South African regulator wants $27m yearly from Google, Meta, others for local news publishers
South Africa"s Competition Commission has intensified its efforts to hold major digital platforms accountable for using news content generated by local publishers. The regulator’s...
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Merchants of record emerge as solution to Africa's cross-border payment woes
As a student, Mallick Bolakale ran a tech gadget business that relied on purchasing products from international eCommerce platforms. However, making payments was a...
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Nigeria holds benchmark lending rates at 27.5% amid exchange rate stability
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has elected to maintain its benchmark lending rate at 27.5% during the first monetary policy meeting of 2025....
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PoS fees in Nigeria could increase amidst new ATM withdrawal charges
POS operators say that the new ATM withdrawal fees announced by Nigeria's central bank could affect the cost of POS transactions.CONTINUE READING ON TECHPOINT.AFRICA
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Nigeria sets 2027 target for full e-governance rollout
Kashifu Inuwa, Director-General of NITDA, highlighted the agency's commitment to creating a unified online portal that will enable Nigerians to access a wide array...
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Nigeria's inflation falls for the first time in six months
Nigeria's inflation dropped to 24.48% in January 2025, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, Statistician-General...