How Biometrics Can Fuel Inclusive Growth in Nigeria’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Sector

This technology also plays a powerful role in digital and financial inclusion  Nigeria is at an inflection point where it needs to adopt enabling technologies at scale to support high growth in the telecommunications and digital sectors. Using the right technology as a catalyst, these sectors can support financial inclusion and widespread economic growth. Gur

GCB Completes First PAPSS Client Transaction In Ghana

GCB Bank Plc, one of the largest banks in Ghana, today announced it successfully completed the first Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) client transaction in Ghana. The transaction involved a Ghanaian incorporated entity initiating a supplier payment from GCB in Ghana Cedis to a beneficiary in Nigeria who received the payment in Naira instantly.

Cross Switch Ghana Receives Approval from the Bank of Ghana to Operate as an Enhanced Payment Service Provider

Cross Switch Ghana is set to leverage its payments and technology infrastructure to digitise merchant payments, collections and disbursements for ecommerce, remittances as well as for financial inclusion  Cross Switch Ghana LTD, and Cross Switch (https://www.Cross-Switch.com) International S.A.R.L. are pleased to announce that Cross Switch Ghana LTD has obtained approval from the Bank of Ghana

Ecobank Partners with Visa to Equip MSMEs with Practical Business Skills

The training programme equips business owners and entrepreneurs with the requisite skills on starting a business, how to better manage their enterprise and make informed business decisions It also seeks to drive resilience and growth via free, relevant, accessible and credible online educational resources Ecobank Group, through its Commercial Banking division and supported by the

Jeremy Awori Leads Ecobank Group as the New Chief Executive Officer

Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), the parent company of the Ecobank Group, the leading pan-African banking group, is pleased to announce that Jeremy Awori has officially assumed his role as Chief Executive Officer of the Ecobank Group. Jeremy Awori, commenting on his new role, said: “It’s a fantastic opportunity to take Ecobank to the next level of

Cellulant Welcomes Ibrahim Gbolahan Aminu as General Manager in Nigeria

Ibrahim is a business manager with experience in digital payments, consumer channel development, market segmentation, cross-border remittances, and product management.  Cellulant (www.Cellulant.io) has announced the appointment of Ibrahim Gbolahan Aminu as General Manager for Cellulant in Nigeria. As General Manager, Ibrahim will manage and oversee the day-to-day operations and provide leadership as Cellulant expands coverage

EziPay Partners with MFS Africa to Enable Remittances Across Africa

Award-winning, intra-African, cross-border remittances and digital wallet company EziPay, has partnered with MFS Africa, the continent’s leading digital payments gateway, to bring last mile connectivity for remittances and collections to and from mobile money wallets and bank accounts in Africa.  The partnership comes at a time when mobile money is burgeoning at increasing rates on

Cellulant’s Payment Service Solution Provider Licence Gets Renewed by Central Bank of Nigeria

Cellulant’s digital payments platform, Tingg – enables businesses to seamlessly accept and make payments offline and online  The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has renewed Cellulant’s Payment Service Solution Provider License in Nigeria. This license enables Cellulant (www.Cellulant.io) to continue providing online and offline payment solutions, including collections, check-out, biller aggregation, and payout services securely

SC Ventures Partners with Yabx to Expand Access to Financial Services in Africa

‘Purpose-driven loans’ centred around inclusion, education, skill development and gender are the main products being developed for African markets This collaborative partnership leverages the expertise and global best-practices from the financial services industry with the disruption and nimbleness of a fintech to address the need for responsible consumer finance in Africa. SC Ventures, Standard Chartered’s

Fidelity Bank Appoints Pamela Shodipo as Executive Director, South Directorate

In furtherance of its strategic objectives, leading Nigerian bank, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced the appointment of Mrs. Pamela Shodipo as Executive Director, South Directorate following regulatory approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria. Pamela joins the Board of Fidelity Bank Plc with over 25 years multifunctional and cross-border banking experience at leading financial institutions