Nigeria’s leading financial technology firm, OPay, has concluded the grand finale of its My OPay Security Vote Challenge at its Lagos headquarters, where it also unveiled its eighth security feature, …
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Africa Bank 4.0 Summit to focus on AI and real-time payments in Lagos
The 17th edition of the Africa Bank 4.0 Summit (West Africa-2025) will take place in Lagos next week, bringing together top banking and fintech leaders from across the continent to …
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BusinessEconomyInnovationInsuranceTechnology
Curacel, Cornerstone Launch AI-Powered Remote Vehicle Inspection
Curacel, a leading African artificial intelligence (AI) platform for insurers, has launched an AI-powered remote vehicle inspection workflow with Cornerstone Insurance Plc to speed up policy issuance and claims assessment …
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SAP Launches New AI Tools to Transform Global Business Operations
Global enterprise software company, SAP SE, has launched a new generation of artificial intelligence (AI) tools aimed at transforming how businesses operate across industries. The announcement was made at the …
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AfricaCryptocurrencyEconomyFinanceInnovationINVESTMENTLawTechnology
Kenya Passes Landmark Bill to Regulate Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets
Kenyan lawmakers have approved a new bill to regulate digital assets such as cryptocurrencies, marking a major step towards providing legal clarity for the country’s growing financial technology sector. The …
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BusinessEconomyFinancial InclusionInnovationRural Development
Jumia Expands Rural E-Commerce Reach with New Report Highlighting Digital Inclusion
Jumia, one of Africa’s leading e-commerce platforms, has launched the second edition of its flagship report titled “E-Commerce in Rural Areas,” highlighting how digital retail is transforming underserved communities across …
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AfricaFinanceInnovationINVESTMENTStartupsTechnology
African Startups Near 2024 Record with $2.2bn Raised So Far in 2025
African startups are on track to surpass their total fundraising record from last year, having already secured more than $2.2 billion in 2025, excluding exits. This was revealed in the …
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ELECTRICITYInnovationManufacturing & Consumer GoodsSustainabilityTechnology
LG Electronics wins big at IFA 2025, bags 17 innovation awards including ‘Best of IFA’
LG Electronics has emerged as the biggest winner at the maiden edition of the IFA 2025 Innovation Awards, claiming an impressive 17 honours, including the prestigious Best of IFA title. …
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Ecobank Nigeria Launches Upgraded Mobile App for Faster and Smarter Banking
Ecobank Nigeria has launched an upgraded version of its mobile banking app, designed to offer customers a faster, smarter, and simpler way to manage their finances. The bank said the …
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Kenya’s Pay-TV Market Shrinks as Regulator Shifts to “Active Subscriptions”
he Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has introduced a new way of measuring television subscriptions, moving from cumulative sign-ups to “active subscriptions” — accounts that have generated revenue within the …