eTranzact International Plc has enhanced financial inclusion in Ogun State by onboarding over 1,000 agents and deploying thousands of PocketMoni terminals, according to ThisDay Live.

OPay has launched a new office in Kaduna, Nigeria, which is part of its strategy to enhance financial inclusion and improve customer service in the region. This expansion reflects OPay's ongoing commitment to providing accessible financial solutions to a broader audience.

According to Vanguard, technology has significantly transformed financial transactions in Nigeria, allowing individuals to conduct activities such as sending money, paying bills, and purchasing airtime via mobile phones without needing to visit a bank. This shift towards digital financial services is exemplified by OPay, which is playing an increasing role in facilitating access to these services as the economy becomes more digital.

The rebranding of Credable to _able highlights the importance of credit infrastructure in Africa, according to TechTrends KE. While consumers typically interact with familiar financial service brands like banks and fintechs, the underlying infrastructure remains largely unseen. The Dubai-based company believes that enhancing this infrastructure presents a significant opportunity for growth in the African financial services market.

The Bank of Tanzania has launched the third cohort of its Fintech Regulatory Sandbox, allowing banks, mobile money operators, electronic money issuers, and fintech companies to test new financial products under supervision. Applications are open until 31 July 2026 via the portal at frsp.bot.go.tz, specifically for services not covered by existing regulatory frameworks.

FirstHoldCo Plc, a Nigerian financial services holding company, has been included in the FTSE Frontier 50 Index effective 21 September 2026, according to Nairametrics. The inclusion places FirstHoldCo alongside five other Nigerian companies among the most liquid and investable firms across frontier markets. The report describes the move as strengthening the company's global investor access and market visibility, and characterizes the index as more significant than the FTSE Russell Index.