State of fiat
Nigeria seeks $1.5 billion World Bank loan to ease forex shortage
Nigeria’s Finance Minister added that the country is also looking to tap into the Eurobond market this year if rates fall.
Jan 26, 2024
Adeola Osoka
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ANALYSIS
Digital identity
ANALYSISAkowe’s blockchain solution set to transform Africa’s educational sector
Akowe is leveraging blockchain to address the challenges of the safekeeping of academic certificates in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Oct 18, 2023
State of fiat
Ghana records economic growth upon adoption of IMF-supported reform program
The BoG Governor said the country’s economy grew by 3.2% in the second quarter, surpassing the 1.5% growth target set in the IMF program.
Sep 29, 2023
Payment rails
Olliv by Coinflip expands crypto kiosk service to South Africa
The kiosks enable a seamless buying and selling of various cryptocurrencies with cash or other methods.
Sep 26, 2023
State of fiat
Gambia’s dalasi retains its position as Africa’s best-performing currency
Despite rising inflation rates up to 18.4%, Gambian dalasi managed to gain 0.9% against the US dollar
Sep 22, 2023
Digital identity
Republic of Mauritius launches blockchain-based eVerify service
The eVerify service will be used in the education, health care, production, and legal sectors of the country.
Sep 21, 2023
Policy
Binance provides crypto aid to Libya flood victims amidst controversies over possible PR motives
Critics have labeled the act by the global cryptocurrency company as a publicity stunt to launder its embattled image.
Sep 21, 2023
Bitcoin
Bitcoin Dada receives a $10,000 donation from Samara Asset Group
Bitcoin Dada hopes to increase women’s participation in bitcoin by creating a more equitable and inclusive financial system in Africa and beyond.
Sep 19, 2023
ANALYSIS
Funding
ANALYSISInside Kotani Pay’s plan to bridge Africa’s financial divide through cryptocurrency
To address the digital divide in Kenya, Kotani Pay employs familiar interfaces like USSD, making interactions with blockchain wallets as straightforward as everyday tasks.
Sep 13, 2023