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Financial Inclusion Africa

@FinancialIncl10

Financial Inclusion Africa is the connecting place for Financial Inclusion Professionals across Africa.

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Kenyan Logistics Startup Leta Secures $5M to Revolutionize African Supply Chains Leta, a Kenya-based logistics technology company, has secured $5 million in seed fundingto expand its AI-powered logistics platform across Africa. fintechmagazine.africa/2025/…
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Unity Bank Appoints Ebenezer Kolawole as Acting MD/CEO @UnityBankPlc has appointed Mr. Ebenezer Kolawole (FCA) as its Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) following the retirement of Mrs. Oluwatomi Somefun. fintechmagazine.africa/2025/…
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Unity Bank Appoints Ebenezer Kolawole as Acting MD/CEO -

Unity Bank Plc has appointed Mr. Ebenezer Kolawole (FCA) as its Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) following the retirement of Mrs. Oluwatomi Somefun. The announcement was...

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Tyme Bank Reports Growth in Customer Base and Deposits Amid Strategic Expansion South African digital bank @tymebankza has continued its upward trajectory, recording a 7% increase in its customer base, reaching 10.7 million users by December 2024. fintechmagazine.africa/2025/…
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Tyme Bank Reports Growth in Customer Base and Deposits Amid Strategic Expansion -

South African digital banking pioneer Tyme Bank has continued its upward trajectory, recording a 7% increase in its customer base, reaching 10.7 million users by December 2024. This growth, up from...

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MTN to Spin Off Fintech Units as Mastercard Invests in Digital Expansion MTN is set to separate its financial technology divisions in Ghana, Nigeria, and Uganda during the first half of 2025, paving the way for Mastercard Inc. to acquire minority stake. fintechmagazine.africa/2025/…
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MTN to Spin Off Fintech Units as Mastercard Invests in Digital Expansion -

MTN Group Ltd. is set to separate its financial technology divisions in Ghana, Nigeria, and Uganda during the first half of the year, paving the way for Mastercard Inc. to acquire a minority stake in...

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Kenya’s GDP to Grow by 4.7%, Supported by Digitisation Kenya is poised for strong economic performance in 2025, with GDP growth projected at 4.7%, outpacing the global forecast of 3.2%. This steady expansion is driven by digital advancements. Read more fintechmagazine.africa/2025/…
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Kenya’s GDP to Grow by 4.7%, Supported by Digitisation -

Kenya is poised for strong economic performance in 2025, with GDP growth projected at 4.7%, outpacing the global forecast of 3.2%. This steady expansion is driven by digital advancements, increased...

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Sycamore Strengthens Leadership, Appoints Oluwagbenga Magbagbeola as New Head of Asset Management Nigerian fintech firm @SycamoreNG has appointed Oluwagbenga Magbagbeola, a seasoned investment expert, to lead its asset management division. fintechmagazine.africa/2025/…
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Sycamore Strengthens Leadership, Appoints Oluwagbenga Magbagbeola as New Head of Asset Management -

Nigerian fintech firm Sycamore has appointed Oluwagbenga Magbagbeola, a seasoned investment expert, to lead its asset management division. This strategic move comes as the company secures a Securit...

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Flutterwave And SMEDAN Unite to Boost Digital Payments For Nigerian MSMEs @theflutterwave has partnered with @SMEDANGov to equip (MSMEs) with cutting-edge digital payment solutions, e-commerce tools, and financial resources. fintechmagazine.africa/2025/…
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Flutterwave And SMEDAN Unite to Boost Digital Payments For Nigerian MSMEs -

African fintech giant Flutterwave has joined forces with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) to equip micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) with cutting-e...

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Policy and regulatory developments shaping Africa’s fintech landscape (2024-2025) and projections for the coming years — Part II As the crypto market has grown, regulators and policymakers have sought to regulate financial services related to crypto. fintechmagazine.africa/2025/…
Policy and regulatory developments shaping Africa’s fintech landscape (2024-2025) and projections...

Policy and regulatory developments shaping Africa’s fintech landscape (2024-2025) and projections...

In the first blog of this series, we highlighted fintech policy and regulatory developments in Africa by focusing on the AfCFTA Digital Trade Protocol and Rwanda’s National Fintech Strategy. In this...

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Sycamore Expands Into Wealth Management With SEC Fund Manager License Nigerian digital lender @SycamoreNG is set to redefine investment access after securing a fund manager license from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). fintechmagazine.africa/2025/…
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Sycamore Expands Into Wealth Management With SEC Fund Manager License -

Nigerian digital lender Sycamore is set to redefine investment access after securing a fund manager license from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). With ₦10 billion in assets under...

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Policy And Regulatory Developments Shaping Africa’s Fintech Landscape (2024-2025) And Projections For The Coming Years — Part I As fintech innovations continue to expand, the need for sound policies, laws, and public policy initiatives has grown. fintechmagazine.africa/2025/…
Policy And Regulatory Developments Shaping Africa’s Fintech Landscape (2024-2025) And Projections...

Policy And Regulatory Developments Shaping Africa’s Fintech Landscape (2024-2025) And Projections...

Fintech, which is short for financial technology, is a catch-all term that includes many elements, including the digital technologies that are transforming financial services, technology-driven...

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EFInA Unveils New Brand Identity and Five-Year Strategy to Deepen Financial Inclusion in Nigeria @EFInA_Nigeria , Nigeria’s leading market facilitator for financial inclusion, has introduced a refreshed brand identity. fintechmagazine.africa/2025/…
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EFInA Unveils New Brand Identity and Five-Year Strategy to Deepen Financial Inclusion in Nigeria -

Enhancing Financial Inclusion and Advancement (EFInA), Nigeria’s leading market facilitator for financial inclusion, has introduced a refreshed brand identity alongside a new five-year corporate...

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EqualyzAI Unveils AI Solutions to Break Language Barriers and Drive Inclusion in Africa #EqualyzAI #AISolutions fintechmagazine.africa/2025/…
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EqualyzAI Unveils AI Solutions to Break Language Barriers and Drive Inclusion in Africa -

EqualyzAI, a pioneering artificial intelligence startup, has officially launched its suite of AI-driven solutions aimed at making technology more accessible to native African language speakers. With...

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Investment Platform Risevest Secures U.S. Broker-Dealer License, Expanding Global Investment Access @Risevest , has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining a U.S. broker-dealer license through its affiliate, Risevest Financial Securities Limited. fintechmagazine.africa/2025/…

Nigerian Investment Platform Risevest Secures U.S. Broker-Dealer License, Expanding Global Invest...

Nigerian investment platform, Risevest, has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining a U.S. broker-dealer license through its affiliate, Risevest Financial Securities Limited. Following Bamboo,...

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SANEF Limited Appoints Uche Uzoebo as New Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer Shared Agent Network Expansion Facilities (SANEF)Limited has appointed Mrs. @UcheUzoebo as its new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, effective February 2025. fintechmagazine.africa/2025/…
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SANEF Limited Appoints Uche Uzoebo as New Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer -

Shared Agent Network Expansion Facilities (SANEF)Limited has appointed Mrs. Uche Uzoebo as its new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, effective February 2025. Mrs. Uche Uzoebo succeeds Mrs....

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Africa Fintech Forum 2025 Johannesburg will host the second Africa Fintech Forum 2025 on February 19, 2025, a gathering of the continent's top fintech leaders, innovators, industry stakeholders, and some of the brightest minds from the fintech segment. Save the Date📅 #africa
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LemFi Acquires Irish Currency Exchange Bureau Buttercrane to Fuel European Expansion fintechmagazine.africa/2025/…
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LemFi Acquires Irish Currency Exchange Bureau Buttercrane to Fuel European Expansion -

LemFi, a financial technology company that offers global accounts, money transfer, currency conversion and more to immigrants, has secured regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Ireland to...

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Nigeria’s CBN Mandates Instant Debits for Banks Receiving Fraudulent Funds fintechmagazine.africa/2025/…
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Nigeria’s CBN Mandates Instant Debits for Banks Receiving Fraudulent Funds -

In a decisive move to combat financial fraud, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) to debit the settlement accounts of commercial banks that...

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Moove Acquires Kovi to Strengthen Global Mobility and Expand in Latin America fintechmagazine.africa/2025/…
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Moove Acquires Kovi to Strengthen Global Mobility and Expand in Latin America -

Moove, a global leader in mobility solutions, has announced the acquisition of Kovi, a São Paulo-based urban mobility provider, in a strategic move to expand its presence in the Latin American...

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South African Fintech Stitch Expands Into In-Person Payments With ExiPay Acquisition South African fintech company Stitch, renowned for its digital payment solutions, has acquired ExiPay. fintechmagazine.africa/2025/…
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South African Fintech Stitch Expands Into In-Person Payments With ExiPay Acquisition -

South African fintech company Stitch, renowned for its digital payment solutions, has acquired ExiPay, a startup specializing in in-person payment services for retail businesses. While financial...

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NCC Deadline Spurs Five Nigerian Banks to Settle N160 Billion USSD Debt to Avoid Disconnection fintechmagazine.africa/2025/…
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NCC Deadline Spurs Five Nigerian Banks to Settle N160 Billion USSD Debt to Avoid Disconnection -

With the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) setting a January 27 deadline to disconnect USSD access for defaulting banks, five out of nine financial institutions have begun clearing portions of...

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