Kenya’s Banking Sector Leverages AI to Combat Internal Fraud and Theft

Kenya’s banking sector is increasingly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) as a strategic tool to combat internal fraud and theft, reflecting the growing importance of technology in enhancing financial security. This…

LemFi Expands its International Payment Services to Brazil and Mexico

LemFi is a leading financial technology platform revolutionising how people move their money globally. LemFi serves over 1 million customers in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada through…

Kuda Partners with SeerBit to Offer Cardless Payments and Enhance Security

Nigerian fintech company Kuda has announced a strategic partnership with SeerBit, a payment gateway, to provide customers with a secure and convenient cardless payment option for online transactions, thereby reducing…

Pension Funds Shift Focus from Mutual Funds to Government Securities

Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) have significantly reduced their investments in mutual funds, opting instead for Federal Government securities and money market instruments. This shift was revealed in the Unaudited Report…

CBN Clears $831m in Trapped Funds for Foreign Airlines, Confirms IATA

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has successfully cleared $831 million of foreign airlines’ trapped funds over the past year, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) confirmed on Sunday. This…

SEC to Unveil Framework for Bank Recapitalisation

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced its intention to release a comprehensive framework to steer the capital market through the forthcoming bank recapitalisation exercise. This initiative was revealed…

Nigeria to Kickstart Local Manufacturing of Auto Parts

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to commence the local manufacturing and supply of tyres, batteries, brake pads, and other automobile components, in a bid to invigorate the…

Wema Bank Targets Tier-1 Status Amid Recapitalisation Drive

Wema Bank’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Moruf Oseni, has announced the bank’s strategic plans to retain its national licence and aim for tier-1 banking status following the fresh…

Nigerian Ports Authority Meets with Barge Operators to Boost Export Efficiency

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has engaged in crucial discussions with the Barge Operators Association of Nigeria (BOAN) to ensure the seamless evacuation of export cargo from the hinterland to…

Jumia Nigeria Unveils State-of-the-Art Logistics Hub

Jumia Nigeria has inaugurated a cutting-edge integrated warehouse and logistics facility in Isolo, Lagos, aiming to significantly boost delivery efficiency. The launch, held on Tuesday, marks a pivotal advancement in…