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- 1 May 2018
Mobile Payment Users Aren't Mobile Payment Proselytizers - Report
Consumers might be using mobile wallets from Apple, Google and Samsung more these days, but it doesn't necessarily follow that they're recommending these payment brands to friends and family,…
- 26 Mar 2012
Payair Launches Next Generation Mobile Payment Service
Payair, the leading provider of mobile payments is now launching the next generation of mobile payment services, a solution which not only handles the payment process with both support for NFC and…
- 29 Jun 2010
“Asia/Pacific leading in Mobile Payment”
Asia/Pacific has been identified by Gartner as the leading region with mobile payment users. Just as the number of mobile payment users worldwide is to exceed 108.6 million in 2010, a 54.5…
- 10 Mar 2013
Mobile Payment Transactions to Hit $1 Trillion by 2015
A new report from Heavy Reading Mobile Networks Insider said that the mobile payment industry is growing, offering revenue generating solutions throughout the market and potentially generation $1…
- 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…
- 10 Aug 2010
LFR Brings Mobile Payment to Nigeria
LFR Communications, Inc. of Laurel, Maryland has announced that its formal expansion into platform licensing, management and advisory services for mobile payments in Nigeria. Mobile payment…
- 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…
- 17 May 2019
‘Contactless Cards not Likely to Make much Difference in Mobile Payment Adoption’
A widening rollout of contactless cards has been accompanied by speculation that increased comfort with the technology will spur mobile payments, but it might actually cause some consumers to revert…
- 11 Mar 2015
Mobile Payment Fraud Is A Growing Problem- Gartner
As mobile payment solutions continue to become more widely used, Gartner Inc. fears that mobile payment fraud is a growing concern. Avivah Litan, vice president and distinguished analyst…
- 1 Feb 2010
National Mobile Payment Scheme to Commence Mid Year
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said that the national mobile payment system will take off in the country by middle of the year. Mr. Abayomi Atoloye, acting director, Banking Operations said…
- 16 Feb 2009
Nigeria, Africa Ripe for Mobile Payment- Manceron
Tagattitude is specialized in mobile payment and security solutions. The company was founded in 2005 by Yves Eonnet, Loïc Eonnet and Hervé Manceron. These founders combined their…
- 30 Nov 2009
Mobile Money Ventures, CPNI partner to Offer mobile payments
Mobile Money Ventures and CPNI Inc. say they will be working together to offer financial institutions a comprehensive solution that integrates CPNI’s mobile commerce solutions into MMV’s…
- 25 Jul 2016
Pirates Invade Mobile Payments Services Space
Unlicensed mobile payment companies have invaded the country’s mobile financial services ecosystem exploiting the weak regulatory enforcement system and stakeholders are not happy about it. …
- 25 Jul 2019
WorldRemit Launches New Mobile-To- Mobile Digital Payment Service in Africa
WorldRemit users can now make instant, low-cost international mobile money transfers to 15 million accounts in Guinea, Malawi, Madagascar, Mozambique, and Niger. Digital money transfer…
- 12 Sept 2012
Payair Rolls Out Mobile Payment Solutions in Southern Europe
Payair, leading provider of mobile payments in Sweden, has signed a partner agreement with an experienced Swiss-Italian payment service industry team. Payair South Europe will serve as the branded…
- 19 Mar 2013
Paga, biNu Ink Partnership on Mobile Payments
Paga, Nigeria’s leading mobile payments company is partnering with biNu, a leading global mobile social platform dedicated to overcoming the digital divide, by providing fast and lowcost access to…
- 16 Aug 2016
Visa Prepares mVisa Mobile Payments Solution Launch in Nigeria
Visa Inc., the global leader in payments, on Tuesday announced that it is bringing its mobile payments solution mVisa to Nigeria. The company said that it was in advanced discussions with leading…
- 5 Dec 2015
BlackBerry Extends Mobile Payments to Nigeria, Others
Blackberry Limited, the Canadian global mobile communications leader, has announced its intentions to extend its mobile payment option to Africa, starting with Nigeria, then South Africa. Blackberry…
- 5 Oct 2010
Making Mobile Payment Work in Nigeria
Mobile phones are being used in a range of innovative ways. As a matter of fact, mobile phones have transformed lives in Nigeria and Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is hoping that using mobile phones…
- 10 Apr 2019
BeepTool Unveils Seamless Mobile Payment, Money Transfer App
BeepTool, an indigenous tech start-up based in Lagos Nigeria has unveiled m-nairaApp, designed to bridge the gap in financial inclusion, mobile payment and remittance space. m-naira mobile app has…
- 2 Jul 2013
FirstBank, Unicef Join Hands for Mobile Payment
First Bank of Nigeria Limited, through its mobile payment solution, FirstMonie, said it has gone into partnership with the United Nations Children Education Fund (UNICEF) Health Scheme in its payment…
- 14 Apr 2014
Facebook to Provide Mobile Payment Services
Facebook Inc is preparing to join the mobile-payments race with remittances and electronic-money services on the social network, the Financial Times reported, citing several people involved in…
- 16 Jan 2019
Harnessing Mobile Payment to Boost Economic Growth
By Adeniyi Ogunfowoke, Not only in Nigeria but across the continent of Africa, mobile penetration has significantly increased. The Jumia Mobile Report 2018 found that Nigeria remains Africa’s largest…
- 12 Mar 2012
Mobile Payments Threaten N1Bn per Day Recharge Card Business
The recharge card business which generates an estimated N1 billion daily is on the verge of collapse as it is about to be swept away by the tide of mobile payments, Nigeria CommunicationsWeek can…
- 17 Oct 2013
NIPOST, FirstBank Join Hands on Mobile Payment
First Bank of Nigeria Ltd. through its mobile payment solution FirstMonie has entered into a strategic partnership with the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) to ensure enhanced access to convenient…
- 10 May 2017
Mobile Biometric Payments to Triple in 2017- Report
The number of mobile payments authenticated by biometrics will rise to nearly two billion this year, up from just over 600 million in 2016. This is according to a new report from Juniper Research,…
- 6 Oct 2022
CBN grants Xpress Payments Mobile Money Licence
A subsidiary of Xpress Holdings Limited, Xpress Payments, has been granted a mobile money operator licence by the Central Bank of Nigeria. According to a statement, the licence allows XpressMTS to…
- 1 Jun 2015
MasterCard Switches-on Mobile Payments via Android Pay
On Monday, Google unveiled Android Pay, which will enable MasterCard credit, debit, prepaid and small business cardholders to use their Android phones for everyday purchases in-store and within…
- 17 Aug 2013
Facebook Testing Mobile Payment Feature
Facebook, world's leading social networking company, is planning to test a new mobile payment feature. Ostensibly, facebook is breaking the jinks as various companies have been looking to tap into…