In a bold move to formalize and democratize credit access, the Nigerian government has unveiled a unified national credit system that will link every citizen’s borrowing history to their National...
In a landmark development for Africa’s fintech landscape, Nigeria has been ranked the number one country globally for stablecoin adoption in 2025, according to the newly released State of Digital...
In a bold move to bolster Nigeria’s financial sector, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has activated a new phase of regulatory forbearance, mandating that affected banks suspend dividend payments,...
In a transformative shift set to enhance transparency and end years of institutional conflict, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have jointly approved a...
In a bold move that could redefine Africa’s global trade trajectory, China has announced it will grant zero-tariff treatment on 100% of tariff lines for all imports from African nations...
In Nigeria’s vibrant urban centres, the mobile money boom is redefining financial transactions—fast, cashless, and seamless. In 2024 alone, mobile money platforms processed a staggering ₦71.5 trillion, according to Nigeria...
A transformative trade agreement between the United States and Nigeria—the U.S.-Nigeria Commercial and Investment Partnership (CIP)—signed in July 2024, has the potential to reshape Nigeria’s startup ecosystem by unlocking access...
Africa’s cross-border payments sector is undergoing a rapid transformation—one poised to redefine the continent’s financial infrastructure. According to a new report by Oui Capital, the market is projected to grow...
As the June 3, 2025, deadline set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for Bureau De Change (BDC) recapitalization expires, the Nigerian foreign exchange sub-sector is grappling with rising...
Fincra, a fast-growing African payment infrastructure provider, has reached a major regulatory milestone by obtaining a Third Party Payments Provider (TPPP) licence in South Africa. This licence, issued by the...
