{
  "id": 12249237,
  "title": "MTN encourages Ghanaians to use MoMo for saving, investing and financial planning",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/mtn-encourages-ghanaians-to-use-momo-for-saving-investing-and-12249237",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-05T22:33:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Joy Business",
    "slug": "joy-business",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/mtn-encourages-ghanaians-to-use-momo-for-saving-investing-and-financial-planning/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MTN Ghana is urging customers to explore more digital financial services beyond basic Mobile Money transactions through the MoMo App. The company's aim is to deepen digital financial inclusion and assist customers in utilizing technology not only for money transfers but also for saving, investing, accessing credit, and planning their financial future. During MomoFest, Isaac Agyenim Boateng, MTN Ghana's Manager for Brands and Communication, explained that the telecommunications firm is transforming MoMo from a transaction platform to a broader financial-wellness tool. \"For us as a business now, we are moving from wallet to financial well-being,\" Mr Boateng stated. While many customers still rely on the *170# short code for simple transactions, the MoMo App offers a range of services, including savings, investments, loans, and pension products, enabling customers to manage and grow their finances through their mobile devices. MTN has ramped up its outreach efforts in the Volta Region, visiting communities, homes, and offices to assist customers in downloading the MoMo App and understanding its various services. The company's objective is to shift customers from merely sending and receiving money to using their digital wallets to enhance their overall financial stability.",
  "summary": "MTN Ghana is encouraging customers to move beyond basic Mobile Money transactions and take advantage of the wider range of digital financial services available on the MoMo App. The telecommunications company says the initiative forms part of efforts to deepen digital financial inclusion and help customers use technology not only to transfer money, but also […]",
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      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "MTN encourages Ghanaians to use MoMo for saving, investing and financial planning",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/mtn-encourages-ghanaians-to-use-momo-for-saving-investing-and",
        "published": "2026-10-05T22:33:47.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}