Mano Enters Nigeria’s Food Delivery Fray
Mano, a grocery delivery startup known for its focus on high-end areas in Lagos and Abuja, is venturing into […]
Bridging the Cash Gap
Latin America’s fintech pioneers are setting their sights on a new frontier: Africa’s booming digital payments market. Companies like
Zedcrest Expands Reach
Nigerian financial solutions firm Zedcrest announced the acquisition of RMB Nigeria Stockbrokers, a subsidiary of Rand Merchant Bank, for
Nigerian businesses would rather borrow money from loan apps than banks
Moniepoint, a fintech giant that operates one of Nigeria’s largest agent networks, has released its first informal economy report,
The Uncertain Future of Lagos’ Computer Village
For seven years, Femi Benson* thrived as a gadget seller in Computer Village, Lagos, diligently paying his shop rent without
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Bridging the Gap: Mastercard Foundation Edtech Conference
Investor interest in African education technology (edtech) has waned since the COVID-19 lockdowns ended, despite the clear benefits technology brings
Access Holdings to Raise
Introduction Access Holdings Plc, the parent company of Nigeria’s largest bank by assets, has announced plans to raise ₦351 billion
A Billion-Dollar Initiative for African Innovation
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has inaugurated a fintech hub at its innovation center in Lagos, Nigeria, marking
Decline in African Tech Funding
Venture capital funding in Africa’s tech ecosystem continues to show a downward trend, with startups raising only $779.7 million in