MasterCard Worldwide announced that it will work with customer financial institutions and the government to bring more innovation to commercial transactions and payment solutions to Nigerian consumers. Vicky Bindra, president, Asia/Pacific, Middle East & Africa, MasterCard Worldwide, who was recently in Nigeria on a two day visit, shared this at a dinner in Lagos. At
The Government of Rwanda moved today to accelerate plans to transform into a cashless economy by joining a United Nations-backed initiative that supports countries’ transitions to electronic payments. With the assistance of the Better Than Cash Alliance, which is hosted by the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), the Government of Rwanda will transition all forms
Austria Card (Lykos Group) has announced it has produced and delivered to the Nigerian government identity cards with multiple innovative applications such as e-ID combined with biometrics, e-Health, voter-ID, pension-ID, and payment (EMV). In a statement, the company said the new identification documents will enhance security and public service in Nigeria. In all, the cards
Kenya’s government is to launch a digital payment system targeted at promoting accountability for payments within government departments, as well as for payment of government suppliers. Speaking at the launch of the National Treasury’s Integrated Financial Management Information System and e-procurement initiative, president Uhuru Kenyatta said the new payment system will enhance prudence and excellence
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