Access Bank, a leading full-service commercial bank, has announced a strategic partnership with Visa, the world leader in digital payments, to introduce a new Corporate Credit Card solution tailored specifically for medium to large enterprises in Nigeria. The new offering is designed to address long-standing challenges around working capital management, expense visibility, and operational efficiency
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has acquired Mono, a pioneer in open banking infrastructure across the continent. The transaction deepens Flutterwave’s long-term commitment to building a connected, interoperable financial system for Africa and positions open banking as a core pillar in the evolution of alternative payment methods across the region. Mono’s API-driven platform enables
Thunes, known as the Smart Superhighway for moving money around the world, has been awarded ‘Cross-Border Payment Infrastructure of the Year’ at the 13th Annual Payments Awards. Hosted by FStech and Retail Systems, the Payments Awards recognise companies that demonstrate excellence, innovation, and meaningful impact across the global payments landscape. Winning this category underscores the
Xsolla, a global video game commerce company that supports developers in launching, growing, and monetising their games, has announced the expansion of its payments solution in Nigeria through the addition of Paga, one of the country’s largest mobile-money operators. This integration marks a significant milestone in Xsolla’s ongoing mission to empower game developers with localised
Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has announced the expansion of its stablecoin settlement capabilities across the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA) region. This development comes through a new partnership with Aquanow, a digital assets platform known for its liquidity expertise and blockchain infrastructure solutions. The collaboration represents another step
OpenWay, a leading global provider of digital payment software solutions, has joined forces with Visa, a world leader in digital payments, to be a part of the Ready for Fleet program. Through this collaboration, OpenWay powers the global rollout of Visa Fleet 2.0, an advanced mobility and fleet card solution that helps businesses manage and pay for mobility-related
Discovery Bank, the fastest growing bank in South Africa, today announced a host of new product features, updates and new offers. These updates build on the bank’s enhancements around financial planning, financial wellbeing, sophisticated security features, and a more personalised and intelligent digital banking experience, which were announced earlier this year. The additions to the
To help stimulate job creation and strengthen the backbone of South Africa’s economy, IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, today announced a significant local currency loan to Lula Lend (Lula), one of the country’s leading digital lenders. This partnership aims to boost access to finance for micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), a
KCB Group Plc today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to invest in Pesapal Limited (Pesapal), marking a significant milestone for the financial and digital payments landscape across Africa. The proposed investment is expected to accelerate commerce, expand financial inclusion, and help unlock new pathways to prosperity for businesses of all sizes
IFC today announced a comprehensive financing package for Suez Canal Bank (SCB) designed to strengthen the bank’s capacity to expand lending to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) across Egypt. This strategic partnership aims not only to support business growth but also to create thousands of new jobs, promote economic stability, and help narrow the
