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- 13 May 2016
MasterCard Doles Out $1m to Advance Financial Inclusion in Rwanda
The MasterCard Centre for Inclusive Growth commits up to $1 million over the next three years to advance economic growth and financial inclusion in Rwanda. This was announced on Friday by Raghu…
- 8 Sept 2019
How Mastercard is Playing Role in Using Technology to Promote Inclusive Growth in Africa
As the world continues to become more digital, building an inclusive world in which the digital economy works for everyone, everywhere, is crucial. A recent research collaboration between the…
- 6 Jun 2014
Technology, Partnership Approach Driving MasterCard Financial Inclusion in 2014
MasterCard's technology combined with increased engagement of governments is helping drive greater expansion of financial inclusion. Public-private partnerships, such as the social security program…
- 17 Dec 2024
Mastercard, MTN, and Arifu Launch Digital Skills Program for African Small Businesses
Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, MTN Group Fintech and Arifu have partnered to support about one million small businesses in Cote’ D’Ivoire and Uganda, to digitize their operations, increase…
- 9 Dec 2020
Mastercard, Financial Access Initiative Partner to Enable More Small Businesses Benefit From Digital Economy
The Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and The Financial Access Initiative (FAI) at New York University have announced the launch of The Small Firm Diaries, a global research initiative that will…
- 5 Sept 2019
Mastercard harps on gender diversity and female entrepreneurship at the World Economic Forum in Africa
As part of its commitment to supporting the advancement of gender diversity and inclusion in Africa, Mastercard hosted the second edition of its ‘Together We Lead’ event, bringing together celebrated…
- 15 Jul 2021
Government Support and Effective Policies Key to Future Growth of SMEs Across MEA- Mastercard Research Reveals
New research by Mastercard has highlighted the important role of government support in helping small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) to recover, position for…
- 23 Jan 2025
Social Impact Champions Call for Business Investment in African Women and Girls
Social impact and industry leaders have called on Global Conglomerates, African Businesses, Philanthropies and Foundations meeting in Davos to support the advancement of social progress for African…
- 31 Jul 2023
50% of SMEs in Nigeria were Unable to Provide Consistent income to Workers - New Small Firm Diaries Research
Financial Access Initiative (FAI) research center of New York University (NYU) together with the Nigerian National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) this week released the results of the Nigeria Small Firm…
- 26 Nov 2024
Empowering Financial Literacy: Mastercard Academy Unveils 'Master Your Card: Finance Demystified
Mastercard Academy, one of the leading providers of world-class training solutions in the payments space, has unveiled a free online financial literacy course: ‘Master Your Card: Finance…
- 25 Mar 2025
Mastercard Announces Bold Investments to Propel Africa's Digital Payments Economy Towards $1.5 Trillion Goal by 2030
Africa’s digital payments economy is set to grow from strength to strength according to a Mastercard-commissioned report by Genesis Analytics stating that the digital payments economy is expected to…
- 30 May 2024
Mastercard, AfDB Partner to Accelerate Digital Transformation in Africa
Mastercard and the African Development Bank Group have launched the Mobilizing Access to the Digital Economy (MADE) Alliance: Africa to extend digital access to critical services to 100 million…
- 17 Dec 2023
Mastercard to Drive Digital Payment Transformation in Nigeria through Contactless Solutions
Mastercard leads the charge in transforming Nigeria's payment landscape as it unveils its contactless payment solutions. The solution will empower businesses to accept card payments easily and cost…
- 24 Jun 2019
Mastercard’s Raghu Malhotra, appointed to U.S. President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa
Raghu Malhotra, President of Mastercard Middle East and Africa, has been appointed to the U.S. President’s Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa (PAC-DBIA). The PAC-DBIA is an important…
- 14 Nov 2024
UBA, Mastercard Launch Special Debit Card for 75th Anniversary
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Africa’s Global Bank, has collaborated with Mastercard to launch a commemorative debit card in celebration of UBA’s 75th anniversary. L-R: Olusola Olakanmi , Vice…
- 12 May 2021
MIT Launches Inaugural Legatum Foundry Fellowship for Entrepreneurs in Africa
The Legatum Center for Development & Entrepreneurship at MIT has launched the Foundry Fellowship, a first-of-its-kind leadership program for accomplished entrepreneurs who are considering their…
- 13 May 2025
Mastercard Report Reveals Top Travel Trends Shaping Africa in 2025
Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI) has released its annual Travel Trends 2025 report, revealing the latest consumer spending insights and motivation when it comes to travel. Cross-border movement…
- 30 Sept 2024
SmartCash Named MSME Payment Service Bank of the Year
SmartCash Payment Service Bank, a subsidiary of Airtel Nigeria, has been honored as the MSME Payment Service Bank of the Year at the prestigious inaugural Nairametrics-The Economic Forum MSME Awards,…
- 6 May 2021
Consumer Appetite for Digital Payments Takes Off in Nigeria- Mastercard New Payments Index Reveals
As the world went into pandemic lockdown in 2020, consumers shifted their spending habits to embrace contactless tap-and-go payments and online shopping. As stores closed and social distancing took…
- 28 Aug 2014
National Smart ID Card for 13m Nigerians Under 1st Phase
The national smart identity (ID) card, powered by international electronics payment company, MasterCard, will be obtained by 13 million Nigerians under the pilot phase of the project. This was…
- 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:…