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NIP Nigeria Becomes Africa’s First “Mature” Instant Payment System

At the launch of State of Inclusive Instant Payment Systems (SIIPS) 2025 in Eswatini, the continent witnessed a breakthrough: Nigeria Inter‑Bank Settlement System Plc (NIBSS)’s NIBSS Instant Payment (NIP) platform became the first instant payment system (IPS) in Africa to reach the “Mature” level on the AfricaNenda Foundation Inclusivity Spectrum.

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16 September 2025 / Dr Robert Ochola, CEO at AfricaNenda Foundation

AfricaNenda Foundation Expands: A Stronger Council for Financial Inclusion

7 April 2025 / Vanessa Umutoni, Regional Director, East & Southern Africa

AfricaNenda Foundation and Partners Celebrate the Successful Announcement of Rwanda’s Instant Inclusive Payment System – eKash

In a significant stride toward financial inclusion and digital transformation, AfricaNenda Foundation, in collaboration with the Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA), RSwitch, Ministry of ICT & Innovation, National Bank of Rwanda and RSwitch, successfully launched the second use case of eKash (Rwanda National Digital Payment System RNDPS) in February 2025.

19 December 2024 / Bery Dieye & Stella Kimani, AfricaNenda Communications

SIIPS 2024: Highlights, Key Takeaways, and Moments to Remember

The launch of the State of Inclusive Instant Payment Systems in Africa report (SIIPS 2024) took center stage on November 20, 2024, in vibrant Accra, Ghana.. This transformative event organized by AfricaNenda, in partnership with the Bank of Ghana and the Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems Limited (GhIPSS) brought together diverse voices to explore how Inclusive Instant Payment Systems (IIPS) can unlock financial inclusion for millions across Africa.