Monday, February 9

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32 Nigerians Arrested in Kasoa Over Alleged Romance Scam Syndicate
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32 Nigerians Arrested in Kasoa Over Alleged Romance Scam Syndicate

A major breakthrough has been recorded in Ghana’s fight against cybercrime following the arrest of 32 Nigerian nationals suspected to be operating a large-scale romance scam syndicate at Kasoa Tuba in the Central Region. The arrest was carried out in the early hours of the morning through a joint operation between the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) and National Security. Confirming the development, the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation and Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Sam George, commended the Cyber Security Authority for what he described as another decisive blow against cybercriminal activities in the country. “Kudos to the team at the Cyber Security Authority once again. This dawn, another massive blow has been struck against cybercrime i...
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Gov’t Intensifies Crackdown on Cyber Fraud to Protect Ghana’s Image – Sam George
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Gov’t Intensifies Crackdown on Cyber Fraud to Protect Ghana’s Image – Sam George

The Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation and Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram, Samuel Nartey George, has commended the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) for another successful operation against cyber fraud, describing it as a major step in safeguarding Ghana’s digital space and international reputation. In a statement, the Minister congratulated the dedicated team at the Cyber Security Authority of Ghana, led by its Director-General, Divine Selase Agbeti, as well as the Authority’s Law Enforcement Unit, for what he described as a “surgical strike at the heart of cyber fraud.” According to Sam George, the latest operation, carried out on Wednesday, was executed in close collaboration with sister security agencies, including the Criminal Investigations Depar...
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Abu Dhabi launches FIDA cluster to shape the next generation of financial and investment solutions
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Abu Dhabi launches FIDA cluster to shape the next generation of financial and investment solutions

Abu Dhabi has launched the FinTech, Insurance, Digital and Alternative Assets (FIDA) cluster to accelerate the development of next-generation financial and investment solutions and expand the emirate’s role as a global capital hub. Spearheaded by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), the cluster is a core pillar of Abu Dhabi’s long-term economic diversification agenda. By 2045, FIDA is projected to contribute an additional USD 15.2 billion to Abu Dhabi’s direct GDP, generate 8,000 skilled jobs and attract at least USD 4.6billion in investment, cementing the emirate’s position as a destination for innovative and resilient financial systems. FIDA brings together high-growth areas where technology, regulation ...
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Cellulant Appoints New Country Manager to Drive Enterprise Payments Growth in Ghana
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Cellulant Appoints New Country Manager to Drive Enterprise Payments Growth in Ghana

Cellulant, a leading Pan-African payments company enabling seamless digital transactions across Africa, has appointed Mr. Freddie Oduro as its new Country Manager for Ghana. Freddie’s appointment is a key step in Cellulant’s broader strategy to deepen its presence in priority markets by accelerating the acquisition of in-country enterprise businesses and strengthening its position as the payments partner of choice in Africa. Freddie brings over a decade of commercial and strategic leadership experience in the telecommunications and financial services sectors, with expertise in sales, business operations, and market expansion. In his new role, he will drive merchant acquisition, strengthening partnerships, oversee collections and payout operations, while ensuring strong internal contr...
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Bolt Food Marks 5 Years in Ghana with Celebration of Delivery Partners
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Bolt Food Marks 5 Years in Ghana with Celebration of Delivery Partners

Bolt Food Ghana marked its 5th anniversary with a special appreciation event at the Accra Marriott Hotel, bringing together customers, regulators, restaurant and store partners, fleet and courier partners, to celebrate five years of growth, innovation, and partnership in Ghana’s food delivery sector. The event, held under the theme “Beyond Delivery: Honouring Five Years of Progress and Partnership”, was not just about recognising operational milestones, but about appreciating the people and partnerships that have shaped the Bolt Food journey since its entry into the market, in 2020. “Today is about acknowledging everyone who has contributed to our growth, from the couriers navigating traffic every day, to restaurant and store partners preparing meals, and to our customers who continu...
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Fincra Announced as Headline Supporter of Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2026 to Drive Dialogue on Building the Rails for an Integrated Africa
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Fincra Announced as Headline Supporter of Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2026 to Drive Dialogue on Building the Rails for an Integrated Africa

Africa Tech Summit Nairobi is proud to announce Fincra, a leading global payments solutions provider, as the Headline Supporter for its eighth edition, taking place on February 11-12, 2026, at the Sarit Expo Centre. Fincra’s partnership highlights its commitment to building the payment rails for an integrated Africa, enabling seamless, secure, and interoperable cross-border transactions across the continent and beyond. The Summit, powered by Fincra, will convene over 2,000 delegates and 1,000+ companies across four tracks: Africa Money and DeFi Summit, Africa AI & Digital Summit, Africa Climate Tech & Investment Summit, and Africa Startup Summit. Over two days, delegates will explore opportunities, trends, and policies shaping Africa’s tech ecosy...
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Xsolla Integrates MVola as a Payment Method to Enable Instant, Card-Free Payments for Gamers in Madagascar’s Mobile-First Market
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Xsolla Integrates MVola as a Payment Method to Enable Instant, Card-Free Payments for Gamers in Madagascar’s Mobile-First Market

MVola Integration Enhances Payment Accessibility And Supports The Growth Of Madagascar’s Thriving Mobile Gaming Ecosystem Xsolla, a global video game commerce company that helps developers launch, grow, and monetize their games, today announced that MVola, Madagascar’s number one digital wallet, is now available as a payment option for players across the country. Madagascar is a fast-growing, mobile-first market of 32 million people, where digital wallets are the primary driver of daily transactions. MVola, recently licensed as a digital bank, has established itself as the leading wallet in the country, with over 10 million users and powering more than 1 billion transactions annually. By adding MVola as a payment method to its portfolio, Xsolla...
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Xsolla Expands Local Payment Options in Nigeria Through Full Paga Ecosystem Integration, Serving More Than 20 Million Users
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Xsolla Expands Local Payment Options in Nigeria Through Full Paga Ecosystem Integration, Serving More Than 20 Million Users

Empowering Nigerian Players With Fast, Familiar, And Secure Payment Options  Xsolla, a global video game commerce company that helps developers launch, grow, and monetize their games, today announced the expansion of its payments solutions in Nigeria, West Africa, with the addition of Paga. Nigeria is West Africa’s most populous and mobile-first market, with a population of 230+ million people, and it’s one of the continent’s fastest-growing gaming economies, projected to exceed $300 million in 2024. Within this gaming ecosystem, digital transfers and mobile money are experiencing a surge. That’s where the Paga ecosystem comes in. With services like Pay with Paga, Bank Transfers with Paga, and Cash by Paga, Xsolla provides a c...
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UAE announces Google Gemini Is Now the Most Culturally Accurate AI for Arabs
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UAE announces Google Gemini Is Now the Most Culturally Accurate AI for Arabs

The world’s first assessment to assess AI models’ alignment with Emirati identity and values UAE announces Google Gemini Is Now the Most Culturally Accurate AI for Arabs The world’s first assessment to assess AI models’ alignment with Emirati identity and values The UAE’s Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications Office announced that Google Gemini has ranked first in the “AI in the Ring” Index, the world’s first benchmark designed to evaluate how effectively AI language models reflect Emirati culture, dialects, traditions, and national values through a challenge centered on cultural intelligence within the UAE context. Gemini earned the top ranking following a review of over 400 questions acros...
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Mastercard unveils new perks under “The Mastercard Collection” across Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, delivering elevated cardholder experiences 
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Mastercard unveils new perks under “The Mastercard Collection” across Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, delivering elevated cardholder experiences 

o The new suite of enhanced global dining, entertainment and travel benefits has been designed for cardholders of Mastercard’s World, World Elite and the newly created World Legend portfolios Mastercard has launched The Mastercard Collection, a new suite of enhanced global dining, entertainment and travel benefits, in the EasternEurope, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA) region. The elevated benefits have been specially curated for cardholders of the World, World Elite and the newly introduced World Legend and World Legend Exclusive Mastercards - the company’s most premium credit card tier yet. ​ Complementing issuing banks’ own benefits and rewards programs,&...
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