AMA PRESS RELEASE Yango Group, a UAE-based tech company, has announced a new investment in Zanifu, a Kenyan fintech platform that provides access to working capital for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In addition to funding, Yango Group will support Zanifu in shaping its long-term business structure and growth strategy-drawing on the Group’s operational experience […]
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FirstBank, the West African premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, has reaffirmed its commitment to driving digital transformation in the banking sector with the commissioning of its 7th fully automated branch, the FirstBank Digital Xperience Centre (DXC) at Area 10, Garki Abuja. The Centre is designed to deliver seamless, paperless, and customer-driven financial services across […]
Read MoreInstant payments will surpass the $100 trillion mark in 2029; up from $60 trillion in 2025. This represents substantial growth of 84% over just four years. The Juniper Research said this rapid rise will be driven by two major trends: the increasing adoption of instant payments in Europe, driven by regulation, and the rising usage […]
Read MoreLagos State played host for the convergence of innovation and ICT leaders recently, when Commissioners for Innovation, Science and Technology and senior state delegates gathered during GITEX in Lagos for the ICT Commissioners Roundtable. Conceived as a national platform to align sub-national digital priorities with federal strategy, strengthen inter-state collaboration and accelerate the drive toward […]
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The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), is excited that the over three years partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is propelling the nation’s technology innovation and startup ecosystem to new heights. According to the Director General of NITDA, Mr Kashifu Inuwa Nigeria now boasts as one of Africa’s most vibrant startup ecosystems, […]
Read MoreGlobal payments revenue is projected to grow to $2.4 trillion by 2029, according to new research from Boston Consulting Group (BCG). While growth is expected to moderate to 4% annually over the next five years, the industry is undergoing a foundational reset as agentic AI, digital currencies, and fintech business models begin to shape the […]
Read MoreAMA PRESS RELEASE Africa’s infrastructure solution provider, Africa Finance Corporation has joined the sponsors league of the Africa Fintech Summit even as it recently announced the institution’s transformative impact across Africa, where AFC-financed projects have contributed over $50 billion to regional GDP and enabled the creation of 7 million jobs in 36 countries. AFC has […]
Read MoreAMA PRESS RELEASE Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) is set for kick-off with the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations (MOC) as a Strategic Partner for the 14th edition of the summit. The Accra International Convention Centre (AICC) Summit, comes on the heels of the n Accra from some of the bold moves by MOCDTI, […]
Read MoreOne of the world’s most leading technology event has berthed in Nigeria with two editions holding both in Lagos, Southwest Nigeria and at the nation’s capital, Abuja where the world came to showcase technology that delegates from across the world were excited to behold. It took over a decade of active participation by Nigerians to […]
Read MoreThe Central Bank of Nigeria has directed that all Point of Sale (PoS) terminals in the country be geo-tagged within 60 days In a statement dated August 26, 2025, obtained by our correspondent, CBN said the move is part of measures to curb fraud and strengthen oversight of digital payments. It is also part of […]
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