For First Bank of Nigeria Limited (FirstBank), pioneering banking business in Nigeria was not borne out of a purely commercial interest but out of an ingrained desire to be
Digital Transformation
African finance stands at a pivotal juncture. The past decade has witnessed a surge in mobile money adoption and the widespread embrace of contactless payments, fundamentally altering how millions
EFTCorp and Visa have announced a strategic five-year partnership aimed at reshaping Africa’s digital payment landscape. This collaboration will focus on boosting financial inclusion and introducing sophisticated payment solutions
Kenya’s digital transformation is poised to be a major driver of economic growth, with the potential to contribute a substantial 662 billion Kenyan shillings (approximately $5.13 billion) to the
Gabon, a Central African nation, has made significant strides in its digital landscape in recent years. Now, the country is poised to take a major leap forward with the
Uganda’s central bank, the Bank of Uganda (BoU), has revealed that a growing number of financial institutions are leveraging the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) database for digital
Somalia has taken a significant step towards modernising its economy with the introduction of a national digital identification system. This initiative, a joint effort by the National Identification and
Cairo, Egypt – The National Bank of Egypt (NBE) and Mastercard have announced a groundbreaking partnership to introduce AI-powered digital employees for non-financial customer interactions. This collaboration aims to
Bank of Kigali (BK), a leading financial institution in Rwanda, has announced a strategic partnership with Veefin Solutions, a global leader in Supply Chain Finance (SCF) and Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS)
The World Bank has announced a significant commitment to Zambia’s digital development with a $100 million investment. The initiative, called the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project (DZAP), aims to bridge