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OPay Partners with AfriGOpay to Boost Digital Payments in Nigeria
AfriGO, Nigeria’s National Domestic Card Scheme aims to deepen financial inclusivity, by utilising innovative products, a customer-focused approach, and cutting-edge technology.
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- Finance, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Mastercard and Diamond Trust Bank Partner for 10 Years to Transform Digital Payments in East Africa
The partnership will focus on delivering innovative, secure, and convenient payment solutions.
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- Finance, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: MODIFI Secures Strategic Investment From SMBC Asia Rising Fund to Fuel Asian Exports by SMEs
Fintech leader strengthens position in cross-border B2B payments and trade finance, eyeing rapid growth across Asia, including China and India.
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- Finance, Technology
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- Asia Pacific
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Press Release: EFT Corporation and Visa Partner to Bolster Fintech Growth in Africa
This partnership will provide fintechs with access to comprehensive prepaid and debit card programmes tailored for diverse consumer needs.
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- Finance, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Yellow Card Secures $33 Million to Enhance Stablecoin Services in Africa
The company’s emphasis on stablecoins sets it apart in Africa’s changing digital payments scene since it provides companies with scalable solutions in a continent where financial infrastructure has traditionally been a difficulty.
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- Finance, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Huawei to Open Cloud Region in Nigeria by End of October
Huawei Technologies has announced plans to establish a datacentre in Nigeria, in a move to meet the country’s data storage regulations.
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- Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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IFC Invests $7 Million Into Philippine Technology Firm First Circle
First Circle’s innovative credit systems provide SMEs with higher credit limits, flexible repayment options, and the lowest unsecured pricing in the market.
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- Finance, Technology
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- South Asia
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KaiOS, Mastercard Partner to Enable Digital Payments for SMEs
The companies said in a joint statement that KaiOS's affordable smart feature phones will leverage Mastercard's payment technology and global network to drive acceptance and support the growth of the digital economy.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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