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Ghana is strengthening cybersecurity regulations for financial institutions as the country’s digital payments sector continues to grow rapidly. New directives introduced by financial regulators aim to improve cyber resilience across banks, fintech companies and mobile money operators amid increasing concerns over online fraud and data breaches. The updated measures require …
Kenya is accelerating efforts to modernise its digital public infrastructure, with new developments highlighting the growing convergence of digital identity, payments, and secure government platforms. Recent industry reporting and regional analysis indicate that Kenya is among several African countries actively exploring tighter integration between national identity systems and financial services, …
Nigeria is advancing its digital payments ecosystem with new upgrades to its instant payment infrastructure, reinforcing its position as one of Africa’s leading fintech markets. In recent developments, the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) confirmed enhancements to its real-time payments platform, aimed at improving transaction speed, reliability, and interoperability across …
Visa is accelerating efforts to integrate digital identity and payment systems, positioning unified digital wallets as a cornerstone of future public infrastructure across emerging markets, including Africa. According to a recent industry report, Visa is working with identity technology partners to embed payment capabilities directly into digital identity wallets. The …
Tanzania has taken a significant step forward in its digital payments evolution with the rollout of a new contactless mobile money feature, marking a convergence of telecommunications infrastructure, fintech innovation, and global payment networks. The new system enables users of the M-Pesa platform to make tap-to-pay transactions directly from their …
Ghana has taken a significant step in redefining the role of national identity systems by enabling its citizens to make payments directly using the Ghana Card, positioning the country at the forefront of integrated digital public infrastructure on the continent. The new functionality, introduced by the National Identification Authority (NIA), embeds a digital wallet …