Mastercard appoints 19-year insider, Yasemin Bedir, as EEMEA head 

Mastercard has appointed Yasemin Bedir, a 19-year veteran, as president of its Eastern Europe, Middle East and African operations.

South Africa’s central bank begins phasing out PASA in payments system overhaul

SARB will phase out PASA as it reforms South Africa's payments system, saying everyday card payments and transfers will continue as usual.

Maiaddy Business launches to help Nigerian businesses manage their digital identity

Maiaddy launches Maiaddy Business, helping Nigerian businesses verify and manage their digital presence from one platform.

Top 20 Nigerian Fintech Companies in 2026

The top fintech companies in Nigeria shaping digital banking and payments.

Why great healthtech products still fail without great operators

Great healthtech products don't fail because of technology; they fail when real-world healthcare realities are overlooked.

IHS shareholders approve MTN’s full takeover plan

More than two-thirds of the shareholders who voted said yes to the deal.

Yellow Card raises $40 million to expand stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure

Yellow Card secures $40M from SC Ventures, Sony, Polychain, and Blockchain Capital to expand stablecoin and cross-border payment infrastructure.

Busha launches licensed prediction market “Signal” in Nigeria

Busha launches Signal, a licensed prediction market for sports, crypto, and politics.

MultiChoice-backed fintech Moment raises $22 million Series A

The fintech now processes 600,000 transactions daily just three years after launching.

Nigeria issues tax rules for crypto and other virtual assets

Nigeria has issued new tax rules for crypto and virtual assets, clarifying how gains, salaries, staking rewards, exchanges, and VAT are taxed.

Kulipa CEO denies insolvency after sudden shutdown

Kulipa's CEO has denied the stablecoin card startup is insolvent, saying its abrupt shutdown is tied to a broader corporate restructuring.

Flutterwave looks to East Africa to fuel banking ambitions

Flutterwave is exploring bank acquisitions across Africa as it expands beyond payments, betting on lending and banking to drive its next phase of growth.