Onafriq Shuts Down Baxi in Nigeria: 5 Things POS Agents Should Know

Onafriq is shutting down its Baxi agent banking business in Nigeria, giving affected agents 30 days to transfer their funds to their preferred principal bank. The decision follows rising operating costs, naira depreciation and increased competition in the payments market. The closure affects Baxi, the agent banking business operated by Onafriq Nigeria Payments Limited. However, … Read more

Airtel Money’s Virtual Card: What It Could Change for Online Payments in Kenya

Airtel Money is preparing to introduce a virtual payment card in Kenya that could make it easier for customers to pay for products and services on international websites directly from their mobile-money wallets. The planned product, called the Airtel Money Global Pay Card, will use Mastercard’s payment network. It is expected to support online purchases … Read more