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When Visa invested in Nigeria's Fintech Mony Point earlier this year, it wasn't just a test of the newly-built unicorns – it took a bold new direction. As part of that deal, Nigerian Fintech is best known for building one of Africa's largest business banking platforms, suggesting plans to integrate with Visa Direct. This strategy is now shaped by the launch of Monieworld, starting with the UK-Nigeria corridor, the first foray into financial services focused on Diaspora. However, this is not just another play on the amount of money transferred, claims founder and CEO Tosin Eniolunda. “We're not trying to…

VISA has joined the African FinTech Monie Point as a new investor. Business Banking and Payment Platform are confirmed by Techniccrunch that both companies are promoting financial envelopes and trying to support the growth of small and medium -sized enterprises (SME) throughout Africa. I did. According to sources close to transactions, Fintech, which announced $ 110 million in October last year, received more than $ 10 million from VISA. Fintech, now Series C, is currently over $ 120 million, is in consultation with other investors and is reportedly likely to attract more money in the next few months. The Mony…

new york , February 12, 2025 /prnewswire/ – Report on the impact of AI on market trends – The market size of global commercial airlines is 43.02 billion US$ According to Technavio, from 2025 to 2029. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 8.7% during the forecast period. Increased air traffic is driving market growth and tends to increase preferences for smart airports. However, increasing operating expenses is a challenge. Key market players include Air China Limited, Air France KLM SA, Air Transport Services Group Inc., American Airlines Group Inc., ANA Holdings Co. Ltd., China Southern Airlines…

Archer has announced that he has signed a contract outlining plans to deploy the early fleet of Midnight aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines, a member of the largest airline in Africa and Star Alliance, under the Archer's “released edition” program, which costs up to $30 million. Archer today announced that it has signed a contract outlining plans to deploy the early fleet of Midnight aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines, a member of the largest airline in Africa and Star Alliance under Archer's “released edition” program, up to $30 million. The company is working together to build an air taxi network in the…

Archer Airlines (ACHR) announced it has signed a contract with Ethiopian Airlines, making it the second customer plan to roll out Archer's midnight under the “Launch Edition” program. Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa and a proud member of the Star Alliance, operates an extensive global network offering over 140 international destinations across five continents. The two will work to bring an all-electric air taxi network into the area using Archer's Midnight Aircraft. First published fly – The ultimate source of financial news that moves to the market in real time. Try it now >> See the best stocks…

The US has released an updated list of eligible countries for the 2025 Visa Waiver Program (VWP), with one notable omission highlighting. African countries are not included. The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) is a special initiative that allows citizens of choice countries to travel to the United States for tourism and business without obtaining a visa. The program, managed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), coordinated with the State Department, allows travelers to stay for up to 90 days, provided they ensure pre-approval through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) and meet all required requirements. Those who prefer…

Early on Thursday morning, the boat washed the Potomac River near the fatal aircraft collision on Wednesday in Washington. | Alex Brandon/AP The worst tragedy in the United States for over 20 years has followed the long -term alarm on the sacred air system of the country. COVID PANDEMIC worsened the nationwide shortage of air control officers only in the demand for empty journey to fly after passengers returned. Politically motivated government financing confrontation has made new workers training and rewaring outdated safety devices. The Federal Aviation Bureau, all center, spent extended stretches without permanent leaders. The authorities will probably…

image: Vanessa Caldui. The painted woman is the most widespread butterfly and has begun a journey that straddles multiple generations. View more Credit: © Niclasbackström Painted lady butter -free is a world traveler. What we encounter in Europe will fly from Africa to Sweden and eventually return north and south of Sahara. But what are the long distances while some butterflies are traveling long distances? Scientists from the Austrian Science and Technology Research Institute (ISTA) indicate that different moving strategies are not encoded on butterfly DNA, but are formed by environmental conditions. It's a warm summer day in June. SUNHATS…

image: Vanessa Caldui. The painted woman is the most widespread butterfly and has begun a journey that straddles multiple generations. View more Credit: © Niclasbackström Painted lady butter -free is a world traveler. What we encounter in Europe will fly from Africa to Sweden and eventually return north and south of Sahara. But what are the long distances while some butterflies are traveling long distances? Scientists from the Austrian Science and Technology Research Institute (ISTA) indicate that different moving strategies are not encoded on butterfly DNA, but are formed by environmental conditions. It's a warm summer day in June. SUNHATS…

Flying is the most secure transport mode in US commercial airlines. The aviation industry gives priority to safety and continues to learn to improve protocols and technology from past cases. For potential skill gaps.Last week, the aftermath of the CRASH accident of the two consecutive consecutive airplanes, Americans are wondering if the flight is the safest way to travel. A traveler heading to the airport can be comforted by the fact that it is absolutely so, even if it doesn't feel like that.Last week, 67 people on both aircraft died due to an aerial conflict between American Airlines Passenger Filler…