The University of Calabar in Cross River State has become the latest school to benefit from OPay’s N1.2 billion scholarship programme aimed at helping Nigerian students. The financial technology company, …
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POS Transactions Hit N223tn in 2024 as ATM Withdrawals Drop
Point of Sale (POS) terminals processed a total of N223.27 trillion worth of transactions across Nigeria in 2024. This figure is more than double the N110.35 trillion recorded in 2023, …
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Banking, Finance & InvestmentBusinessBusiness PoliciesFinance & ServicesFintechNigeriaWestern Africa
Nigeria’s New Plan: Using NIN to Track All Unpaid Loans – What You Need to Know
The Nigerian Government has initiated a plan to change how people borrow money. Soon, every loan taken in Nigeria will be connected to the borrower’s National Identification Number (NIN). This …
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Top 6 Fintech Apps for Competitive Dollar Exchange in Nigeria
Exchanging foreign currency, especially US dollars, can feel like a complex maze for many. Traditional banks often offer less favorable rates. Hidden charges can also eat into your hard-earned money. …
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BusinessDigital EconomyFintechTelecommunications
PalmPay and Glo Launch Second “Recharge and Win Bonanza”
PalmPay, a leading fintech platform in Nigeria, has joined forces with telecom giant Globacom to launch the second edition of the popular “Recharge and Win Bonanza” promo. The campaign, which …
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Banking, Finance & InvestmentFinance & ServicesFintechInsuranceNigeriaTechnology
Leadway Assurance to Offer Mobile-Based Motor Insurance
SmartCash Payment Service Bank, a subsidiary of Airtel Nigeria, has joined forces with Leadway Assurance to launch an easy-to-access, mobile-based motor insurance service across Nigeria. The initiative is designed to …
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Module 2: Cryptocurrency & Web3 Made Easy for Traditional Investors
Having developed a strong foundation in traditional asset classes and the vital principles of diversification, the modern professional is now ready to step into one of the most dynamic and …
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BusinessFinance & ServicesFintechSales StrategyTelecommunicationsUGANDA
MTN Uganda to Split Mobile Money Arm into New Fintech Company to Meet Regulations, Attract Investors
MTN Uganda has announced a major restructuring plan that will separate its mobile money business, MTN MoMo, from the main telecom operations. The new move is aimed at turning the …
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BusinessFintechInfrastructureNigeriaTechnologyWestern Africa
Tier 5 Technologies Partners MongoDB to Boost Digital Innovation in Nigeria, West Africa
Tier 5 Technologies, a major player in enterprise IT and cloud services in West Africa, has entered into a strategic partnership with MongoDB, a global leader in database technologies. The …
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AfricaBusinessDevelopmentEntrepreneurshipFintechNigeriaSales StrategyTechnology
Fajimokun Kolawole Unveils AI-Powered Field Sales Model
A prominent Nigerian sales expert, Fajimokun Kolawole, is advocating for a new artificial intelligence (AI)-driven offline sales strategy designed to help startups and small businesses grow faster across Africa. Kolawole, …