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Shaibu Haruna

Also known as: Mr Shaibu Haruna · Mr Haruna · CEO Shaibu Haruna · MoMo boss · Mr. Haruna

CEO of MobileMoney Fintech Limited, advocating for consumer protection in digital lending and financial inclusion across Africa.

2026-05-042026-07-30

In coverage

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Klu; Head of Fintech and Innovation at the Bank of Ghana, Owureku Asare; CEO of MobileMoney Limited (MoMo), Shaibu Haruna; cybersecurity expert Dr Nana Kofi Annan of GCTU; Head of Cybersecurity Technology Standards at the Cyber Security Authority, Jake France; Chief Solutions Arc

    Playback: Ecobank-JoyNews Financial Dialogue Series
  3. Joy Online

    Speaking at the launch in Accra, Chief Executive Officer of MobileMoney Fintech LTD, Shaibu Haruna, said the campaign was designed to solve real challenges drivers face in handling cash while helping them build more structured and better-documented businesses.

    MoMo and GhIPSS champion national development by digitising informal transport payments
  4. Daily Guide

    Shaibu Haruna Mobile Money Fintech Ltd has announced a nationwide campaign to onboard all commercial drivers onto the MoMo merchant network, as part of efforts to push Ghana’s transport sector toward digital payments.

    MoMo Launches Nationwide Drive To Take Commercial Drivers Cashless
  5. Daily Guide

    Shaibu Haruna Mobile Money Fintech Ltd has announced a nationwide campaign to onboard all commercial drivers onto the MoMo merchant network, as part of efforts to push Ghana’s transport sector toward digital payments.

    MTN Launches ‘Twin City Fest’ To Mark 30th Anniversary
  6. June 2026
  7. The Ghanaian Times

    The Chief Executive Officer of MMFL, Mr Shaibu Haruna, said the separation will sharpen MMFL’s focus on customer needs while accelerating investment in innovation, security and service excellence.

    MobileMoney Fintech LTD structural split geared towards strengthening innovation – Chairperson
  8. Business & Financial Times

    Providing details on the company’s performance, Chief Executive Officer Shaibu Haruna said mobile money revenue reached approximately GH¢1.7billion in the first quarter, representing a 28.4 percent year-on-year increase.

    MobileMoney Fintech declares maiden quarterly dividend of 3 pesewas per share
  9. Daily Guide

    Chief Executive Officer of Mobile Money Fintech Limited, Shaibu Haruna, interacting with some shareholders Shareholders of Mobile Money Fintech Limited (MMFL), operators of MTN Mobile Money, have approved key corporate and governance resolutions, including a dividend of GH¢0.03 p

    MMFL Declares Quarterly Dividend For Shareholders
  10. Joy Online

    Chief Executive Officer of Mobile Money Fintech Limited, Shaibu Haruna, said the company remains focused on delivering value to shareholders while investing in innovation and customer protection.

    Mobile Money Fintech shareholders approve Q1 dividend at Extraordinary General Meeting
  11. The Ghanaian Times

    Commenting on the release, CEO of MobileMoney Fintech LTD, Mr Shaibu Haruna said, “The continued growth of Ghana’s digital financial ecosystem depends not only on innovation and access, but also on our collective ability to protect the integrity of the system.

    MMFL reiterates commitment to fighting digital fraud
  12. Joy Online

    Commenting on the publication, the Chief Executive Officer of MobileMoney Fintech LTD, Shaibu Haruna, said that the future of Ghana’s digital financial sector depends on stakeholders’ ability to collectively safeguard the system’s integrity.

    MobileMoney Fintech calls for united front as new White Paper exposes growing risks
Business

Ecobank-JoyNews forum examines financial inclusion via digital transformation

The News

The inaugural Ecobank-Joy Business Financial Dialogue Series was held in Accra on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, bringing together regulators, financial institutions, fintech operators and industry leaders to discuss how digital payments and financial technology can expand access to formal financial services among underserved communities.

28 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Ecobank-JoyNews forum examines financial inclusion via digital transformation

    The inaugural Ecobank-Joy Business Financial Dialogue Series was held in Accra on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, bringing together regulators, financial institutions, fintech operators and industry leaders to discuss how digital payments and financial technology can expand access to formal financial services among underserved communities.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 22 July

  1. MoMo and GhIPSS digitise informal transport payments campaign

    MobileMoney Fintech LTD has launched the Ride with MoMo campaign in partnership with Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems to transition commercial drivers from cash to digital payment practices via the MoMo Merchant Wallet and GhQR platform. The campaign aims to help drivers formalise their businesses, keep proper records, and build transaction histories for future access to financial services.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 10 July

  1. MoMo launches campaign to onboard commercial drivers cashless

    Mobile Money Fintech Ltd has announced a nationwide campaign to onboard commercial drivers onto its MoMo merchant network, partnering with the Digital Transport Workers Union. The system allows passengers to pay fares via GHQR code scanning, with drivers earning reward points redeemable for fuel and maintenance vouchers.

    10 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 9 July

  1. Mobile Money Fintech launches digital payment scheme for drivers

    Shaibu Haruna's Mobile Money Fintech Ltd is launching a nationwide campaign to onboard commercial drivers onto its MoMo merchant network, allowing passengers to pay fares via GHQR code scanning from their phones. The company is partnering with the Digital Transport Workers Union and offering reward points redeemable for fuel and maintenance vouchers, plus vehicle upgrade packages for top-performing drivers each month.

    9 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Monday 22 June

  1. MobileMoney Fintech separates, targets faster innovation and growth

    MobileMoney Fintech LTD completed a structural separation to enhance innovation, security and operational focus as it aims to be a leading African fintech business. The company's shareholders approved governance changes including the appointment of Ernst & Young as auditors and a shift to quarterly dividend payments.

    22 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 16 June

  1. MobileMoney Fintech declares maiden quarterly dividend of 3 pesewas

    MobileMoney Fintech Limited has declared its first quarterly dividend of 3 pesewas per share for Q1 2026, following its separation from MTN Ghana on March 31. Mobile money revenue reached approximately GH¢1.7 billion in the first quarter, representing a 28.4 percent year-on-year increase.

    16 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Monday 15 June

  1. MMFL declares GH¢0.03 quarterly dividend per share

    Shareholders of Mobile Money Fintech Limited approved a dividend of GH¢0.03 per share for the first quarter of 2026 at an Extraordinary General Meeting in Accra. The company has moved from semi-annual to quarterly dividend payments, reflecting improved performance.

    15 June 2026 · Daily Guide

Saturday 13 June

  1. Mobile Money Fintech shareholders approve Q1 dividend at EGM

    Shareholders of Mobile Money Fintech Limited approved a dividend of GH¢0.03 per share for Q1 2026 and endorsed corporate governance resolutions at an Extraordinary General Meeting in Accra. The company also ratified Ernst & Young as external auditors and transitioned its directors following its rebrand from Mobile Money Limited.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. MMFL releases white paper on fighting digital fraud

    MobileMoney Fintech LTD has released a strategic white paper calling for coordinated, cross-sector action to address digital fraud in Ghana's financial ecosystem. The paper draws from stakeholder engagement involving regulatory institutions, financial service providers, fintechs, law enforcement, and telecoms, and identifies priorities including joint coordination mechanisms and intelligence-sharing.

    12 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 11 June

  1. MobileMoney Fintech releases white paper on digital fraud risks

    MobileMoney Fintech LTD has released a white paper calling for stronger collaboration across Ghana's digital financial services sector to combat growing digital fraud threats. The paper, informed by a stakeholder forum, highlights the need for coordinated action among regulators, financial institutions, fintech companies, telecommunications operators, law enforcement and agent networks.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 14 May

  1. MobileMoney Fintech CEO speaks on consumer protection at Africa summit

    MobileMoney Fintech LTD participated prominently in the second 3i Africa Summit in Accra from May 6–8, 2026, where CEO Shaibu Haruna keynoted on consumer protection in digital lending, arguing that "without protection, there is no inclusion."

    14 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Digital lender CEO calls for stronger consumer protection frameworks

    Shaibu Haruna, CEO of MobileMoney Fintech Limited, has called for stronger consumer protection frameworks to underpin Africa's fast-growing digital lending ecosystem, warning that financial inclusion without safeguards could do more harm than good and that the speed of digital credit must be matched with transparency, accountability, and trust.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 10 May

  1. MTN Ghana, MobileMoney showcase fintech leadership at 3i Africa Summit

    MTN Ghana and its fintech arm MobileMoney Fintech participated in the 3i Africa Summit 2026 (May 6–8, Accra), where senior executives including MTN Group President & CEO Ralph Mupita and MobileMoney CEO Shaibu Haruna addressed topics including digital finance in emerging markets, financial inclusion, and consumer protection in digital credit and banking.

    10 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 8 May

  1. Grueter wins 120-golfer tournament ahead of 3i Africa Summit

    Former Achimota Golf Club captain Sjoerd Grueter won the maiden 3i Africa Summit Invitational, a one-day 18-hole Stableford event at Achimota Golf Course in Accra that drew more than 120 golfers. The tournament also marked Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama's 58th birthday celebration.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. MobileMoney CEO endorses golf for business networking

    The CEO of MobileMoney Fintech Ghana has praised golf as a platform for building connections and fostering business relationships, speaking at the 3i Africa Invitational Golf Tournament at Achimota Golf Club. The event brought together over 100 amateur golfers from clubs across Ghana and the continent, and served as a prelude to the 3i Africa Summit 2026.

    8 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 7 May

  1. MoMo CEO urges consumer safeguards for digital lending growth

    The CEO of MobileMoney Fintech Ltd called for stronger consumer protection measures to accompany the rapid expansion of digital lending and mobile financial services across Africa, warning that financial inclusion without adequate safeguards could expose consumers to over-indebtedness and lack of transparency in loan conditions.

    7 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Wednesday 6 May

  1. MoMo Ghana CEO highlights golf's value for networking

    MoMo Ghana's CEO Shaibu Haruna praised golf as a platform for business connections and community building at the 3i Africa Invitational Golf Tournament, noting that the sport creates a relaxed environment for fintech and banking sector professionals to share ideas and foster relationships.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 5 May

  1. MobileMoney CEO joins industry body for May Day sports event

    CEO Shaibu Haruna of MobileMoney Ltd participated in MoMAG's "Day Out" at the University of Ghana, a May Day event featuring sports competitions and team bonding among mobile money stakeholders. The CEO said agents are the backbone of financial inclusion and pledged continued support for their welfare and growth.

    5 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 4 May

  1. Mobile money sector celebrates May Day with sports at University of Ghana

    Mobile money stakeholders held a sports day called "MoMAG Day Out" at the University of Ghana, Legon Campus on Friday to mark May Day. The event, organized by MobileMoney Fintech Limited and the Mobile Money Advocacy Group Ghana, featured teams from industry companies competing in football, sack races, tug-of-war, and other activities.

    4 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

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