Financial Inclusion Africa

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.

https://t.co/eyw3LOoZDF

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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.

https://t.co/08160Lrrdd

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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.

https://t.co/N3HeDmRcS6

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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.

https://t.co/DzrXS4U4hO

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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.

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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.

https://t.co/t9Bwa9jYVH

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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.

https://t.co/ITOjc5Ie1I

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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.

https://t.co/24yqqRGw8k

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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).

https://t.co/pZ3WY0vmVb

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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.

https://t.co/VKtWnc2Q5V

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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.

https://t.co/n6XSSgQ3Hz

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EqualyzAI Unveils AI Solutions to Break Language Barriers and Drive Inclusion in Africa

#EqualyzAI #AISolutions

https://t.co/mXouD5pfCc

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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.

https://t.co/k525PxLnVd

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@NITDANigeria Partners with @theflutterwave and Alami to Drive Digital Transformation And Empower SMEs

#flutterwave #payments #NITDA

https://t.co/S7EDAbUc0G

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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.

https://t.co/H1gdgT3gMn

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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.

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LemFi Acquires Irish Currency Exchange Bureau Buttercrane to Fuel European Expansion

https://t.co/S9MPvbhKX0

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Nigeria’s CBN Mandates Instant Debits for Banks Receiving Fraudulent Funds

https://t.co/ncLxXDtUlm

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Moove Acquires Kovi to Strengthen Global Mobility and Expand in Latin America

https://t.co/JDbgTllySN

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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.

https://t.co/9QXdCPOHic