Africa: Nigeria’s Fintech Blueprint Raises Stakes for Kenya, Africa’s Digital Economy

Africa: Nigeria’s Fintech Blueprint Raises Stakes for Kenya, Africa’s Digital Economy

Nairobi — Nigeria’s latest fintech policy push is sending ripples across Africa’s digital finance ecosystem, with potential implications for Kenya’s fast-maturing mobile money and fintech market that has long been anchored by M-Pesa, regulatory sandboxes and a growing startup scene. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled its Policy Insight Series 2025: Shaping the…

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MTN Group in talks to buy out IHS Towers

MTN Group in talks to buy out IHS Towers

MTN Group said on Thursday that it’s in advanced discussions to acquire the shares in IHS Holdings that it does not already own, a move that would see the mobile operator take control of the tower infrastructure business. In a cautionary notice to investors, MTN – which has in the past raised concerns about corporate…

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Africa: Nigeria’s Fintech Blueprint Raises Stakes for Kenya, Africa’s Digital Economy

Africa: How Nigeria Can Reclaim Its Place As Africa’s Aviation Hub – Ex-CEO of Adc Airlines

Speaking of Nigeria’s aviation history, Mr Okon recalled a period when Nigerian pilots and engineers operated intercontinental flights and performed major aircraft maintenance locally. He said Nigerian professionals once flew Boeing 707s, 747s, and DC-10s on long-haul routes to Europe and North America and performed full C-check maintenance on Boeing 737 aircraft in Lagos. Former…

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Next-gen Xbox targeted for 2027, AMD CEO reveals

Next-gen Xbox targeted for 2027, AMD CEO reveals

Microsoft appears to be targeting a 2027 launch for its next-generation Xbox console, according to comments made by AMD CEO Lisa Su during a recent earnings call. While discussing the semiconductor giant’s hardware pipeline, Su noted that Valve is on track to ship its new AMD-powered Steam Machine early this year, while Microsoft’s development of…

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Africa: Nigeria’s Fintech Blueprint Raises Stakes for Kenya, Africa’s Digital Economy

Africa: Narrow Path to Recovery – Finding a Climate-Smart Pathway and Stabilizing South Sudan’s Economy

Two new World Bank Group reports released today underscore that South Sudan stands at a critical crossroads, where restoring public finances and taking urgent, climate-smart action are essential to reversing economic decline and placing the country on a sustainable development path. The new Public Finance Review (PFR) and Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) warn…

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Africa: Nigeria’s Fintech Blueprint Raises Stakes for Kenya, Africa’s Digital Economy

Africa: NIES 2026 – How NNPC Plans to Stabilise Fuel Supply, Unlock Africa’s Gas Potential – Official

Mr Ojulari said NNPC’s downstream and gas strategy will emphasise operational action rather than policy intent alone. The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Bayo Ojulari, has revealed that the company’s multi-layered strategy over the next two to three years will prioritise fuel availability and refinery partnerships as…

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