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Sending money between African countries often passes through banks on other continents and in other currencies. Each step adds cost and time. Here is how the chain works and what local-currency settlement changes.
By Analyst Timothy Olowu4 min read
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The pan-African payments network says Nigerian transaction volumes are up about 1,100% on a comparable period in 2025. Its chief executive says 2027 is about getting the network used.
By Analyst Timothy Olowu4 min read
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