A new academic study has found that expanding financial inclusion could significantly strengthen economic growth across Sub-Saharan Africa, although weak governance structures and institutional shortcomings continue to limit its full …
Nigerian equities closed last week on a positive note as renewed investors’ interest in industrial goods stocks lifted the market, pushing the benchmark index up by 0.7 per cent. The …
United Bank for Africa has announced a special Women’s Month edition of its Business Series, bringing together female leaders and entrepreneurs to discuss the evolving role of women in business …
HyperDev has launched the first version of its generative artificial intelligence coding platform, as companies in the global technology sector increasingly explore tools that automate parts of the software development …
African regulators must strengthen cooperation if countries such as Nigeria and other markets on the continent are to unlock the region’s estimated $400 billion financial technology opportunity, industry leaders said …
First National Bank has introduced its eWallet service on WhatsApp, allowing users to create and manage digital wallets through the messaging application as the bank seeks to widen access to …
African banks and telecommunications firms have continued to gain recognition in global brand rankings, reflecting the growing influence of the continent’s financial and digital service providers, according to the latest …
The annual list tracks the continent’s wealthiest entrepreneurs and investors whose fortunes are largely tied to industries such as cement, telecommunications, energy, and commodities. Dangote remains Africa’s richest man Nigerian …
Despite the surge in digital innovations, traditional payment methods continue to dominate everyday transactions in South Africa, with physical cards remaining the preferred and most convenient option for many consumers. …
Business confidence in South Africa strengthened further in the first quarter of 2026, signalling a gradual rebound in corporate sentiment despite persistent domestic and global headwinds. The latest RMB/Bureau for …
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