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
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In an era where digital transformation is reshaping industries and redefining customer experiences, Access Bank has become a major player in driving digital innovation in Nigeria’s banking sector. With
The Ethiopian government has commenced implementation of a policy requiring the use of the national digital ID, known as Fayda, for banking transactions in the capital city of Addis
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
The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women initiative is a free-to-access online business education programme available to women across around world Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire (www.Ecobank.com), part of the leading pan-African financial
In a surprising turn, the 2024 FinAccess Household Survey reveals a shift in Kenyan banking habits. While mobile banking has been a major driver of financial inclusion in recent
The Challenge of Financial Exclusion in Africa Sub-Saharan Africa faces a significant challenge in terms of financial inclusion, with approximately 105 million adults lacking access to formal banking services.
Starting in Zambia, launch of DigMo sets the stage for transformative financial inclusion and wealth creation in Africa Designed for low and middle-income earners, Digmo offers secure, simple, and
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
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