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- 24 Jun 2024
Flutterwave Sacks 24 Workers in a Staff Reorganization
Flutterwave has laid off 24 staff members in a workforce reorganisation move. This is as the payment company announced that it is doubling down on its core business, enterprise payments and…
- 12 Jul 2022
Opara, CIBN President says Open Banking will Boost Payments, Savings Culture
Dr. Ken Opara, the President/Chairman of Council, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, has said that open banking initiatives are helping to create services to enable consumers to make better…
- 15 Jan 2026
Paystack Buys Microfinance Bank, Enters Nigeria Banking Arena
Paystack, the Nigerian fintech company backed by global payments giant Stripe, has made a strategic entry into the regulated banking space in Nigeria with the acquisition of Ladder Microfinance Bank,…
- 22 Jan 2020
Flutterwave Closes $35M Series B Co-Led By Greycroft & eVentures
Flutterwave, a Nigerian-based payments technology company with operations in Africa, announced that it has closed a $35m Series B from a consortium of strategic investors. The round was co-led by…
- 23 Mar 2009
There’s a Line Between e-Payment and Mobile Payment-Moroney
Sean Moroney, is chairman of Aitec Africa, whose core business since 1987 has been focussed on ICT publishing, event management, professional development and training in Africa. Moroney’s…
- 23 Mar 2009
There’s a Line Between e-Payment and Mobile Payment-Moroney
Sean Moroney, is chairman of Aitec Africa, whose core business since 1987 has been focussed on ICT publishing, event management, professional development and training in Africa. Moroney’s…
- 9 Dec 2017
ChopUp Partners Paga to Launch Africa’s First Mobile e-Sports Platform
By peter oluka Leading Nigerian mobile gaming company, ChopUp has partnered with Paga, Nigeria’s preferred digital financial services company, to launch Africa’s first mobile eSports platform. This…
- 24 Jun 2014
E-PPAN Summit Raises Concerns over Public Sector Revenue Generation
Government decision makers and industry experts meeting at the “E-Payment for Government Summit ” are set to examine the global and regional developments on how governments are transforming…
- 26 Jul 2016
The Insecurity of Things
Evolution in technology is enabling more “things” to connect more often around the world, at a pace that’s showing no sign of slowing down. By 2020, 70 percent of people across the world will be…
- 17 Nov 2022
Nigerian Fintech Solution Introduces Bill Payment for the Unbanked Population
A recent report by EFInA shows up to 38 million Nigerian adults, translating to about 36% of the total adult population in the country, were financially excluded. Against this backdrop, MoMo Bill…
- 11 May 2017
CBN Reiterates Need to Secure Payment Systems
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reiterated the need to secure payment systems in the country stem fraudulent activities in the financial sector. Mr Dipo Fatokun, Director, Banking and Payment…
- 18 Jun 2020
Wema Mulls Seamless Digital Payment System for SMEs with ALAT
ALAT for Business, a core product of Wema Bank Plc, is set to offer more value to businesses, through its digital solution. As businesses around the country resume amid COVID-19 concerns, the…
- 7 Dec 2018
itex Expands Service Portfolio, Unveils New Brand Identity
itex Integrated Services Limited, an innovative fintech company that designs and deploys secure solutions to diverse customers has announced plans to expand its range of services for the Pan-African…
- 19 Feb 2026
FirstCap MD says Payment Security Remains Biggest Barrier to Bankable Gas and Power Projects
Ukandu E. Ukandu, Managing Director/CEO of FirstCap Limited, a leading investment banking firm and subsidiary of First HoldCo Plc., has reaffirmed that payment security remains the most decisive…
- 1 Feb 2010
Chams Launches ChamsVarsity, Partners Microsoft, Others
Chams Plc has launched ChamsVarsity, its latest strategic business unit for training and knowledge management. A curriculum that extends beyond the technical aspect of ICT but includes…
- 19 Jan 2009
Mobile Payment: Potential and reality for Nigeria
The ability to pay for goods and services without having to carry cash or cards has universal appeal. In Africa it is being driven by the need to reduce the risk of theft. The mobile is ideal…
- 25 Sept 2013
Interswitch Clients Scoop CBN Payment System Awards
Four Interswitch clients have won in their categories at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Payment System Awards, held in Abuja recently. All four have been recognized by the Central Bank of Nigeria…
- 17 May 2026
Digital PayExpo 2026 to Convene Africa’s Most Influential Payments Leaders in Lagos
Africa’s digital payments ecosystem will take center stage as Digital PayExpo 2026 returns to Lagos on June 17–18, 2026 , at the Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, under the theme: “Seamless Digital:…
- 31 Jan 2019
CBN Issues ePayments Regulation, Introduces Fines
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a regulation on the end-to-end electronic payment of salaries, pensions and other remittances, suppliers and revenue collections in Nigeria. The apex…
- 18 Jun 2025
NIBSS National Payment Stack to Transform Nigerian Instant Payments
Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) has launched the National Payment Stack (NPS), a payment infrastructure aimed at redefining digital payments in Africa and building on the introduction of…
- 15 Aug 2024
Mastercard Partners with Fintech Start-up, Scale, to Accelerate Growth of Digital payment Solutions in Africa & Middle East
Mastercard has partnered with Scale, an issuer orchestration partner, to accelerate market deployment for fintech companies across Africa and the Middle East. The collaboration will alleviate key…
- 22 Oct 2021
Appzone Group Launches new Blockchain Solution
Sub-Saharan Africa Fintech software company Appzone Group has announced the launch of Zone, which it describes as the continent’s first blockchain platform for payment processing that facilitates…
- 11 Nov 2025
Mastercard Launches Premium Lifestyle Suite for Elite Cardholders in EEMEA Region
Mastercard has launched a new suite of premium lifestyle benefits dubbed The Mastercard Collection, aimed at enhancing the experiences of its high-tier cardholders across Eastern Europe, the Middle…
- 21 Apr 2026
PalmPay Hits 35m Users’ Milestone
PalmPay said that it has surpassed 35 million users, a figure that reflects a broader transition in the sector from rapid customer acquisition to sustained, everyday financial usage. Chika Nwosu,…
- 14 Mar 2018
Emerging Technologies are Enabling Fintech Companies to Improve Financial Inclusion - Report
Today, fintech companies are making significant progress in promoting financial inclusion through innovative business models, products and use of emerging technologies such as digital identity,…
- 22 Nov 2021
Appzone to Host Industry Leaders @ the Unveiling of Zone
Captains of industry and leaders from the payment, finance and technology spaces will converge at the prestigious Eko Hotels and Suites on Friday the 10th of December 2021, as Appzone Group,…
- 20 Feb 2025
Digital Payments Fuel Growth for Nigerian SMEs: Mastercard Report Highlights Trends
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria are leveraging digital payments, innovation, and partnerships to expand their reach and strengthen business operations, according to the third edition…
- 5 Aug 2026
TeamApt, Awabah Partner to Bring Micro-Pension Contributions to POS Terminals Nationwide
TeamApt Limited, a payment infrastructure company, has partnered with digital pension agent platform Awabah to power Pension Direct, a micro-pension solution for self-employed and informal-sector…
- 28 Jan 2026
Police Bust ₦7.7bn Telecom Hack Gang, Seize 400 Laptops in Massive Fraud Swoop
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force smashed a sophisticated cybercrime ring Wednesday, arresting six suspects accused of hacking a major telecommunications company and looting airtime and mobile…
- 20 Nov 2015
Ericsson, Airtel Nigeria to Launche VoD “NuVu” 1Q2016
Ericsson on Friday announced the launch of its first end-to-end subscription video-on-demand content service, NuVu. The service will be marketed in close collaboration with service providers.…