In my coverage of Nigeria’s fintech sector, three brands keep coming up in conversations with business owners, freelancers, and payment experts — Paystack, Flutterwave, and PayPal. Each of them has …
In the course of the findings on Nigeria’s most influential business leaders, one name consistently stands out: Jim Ovia. Widely referred to as the “Godfather of Banking”, Jim Ovia is …
The Giga initiative, a joint project of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), has opened applications for the 2025 edition of its accelerator programme. …
The Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI) has sworn in a new board of directors, with retired General Ivan Koreta appointed as chairperson in what many see as a government effort …
In Nigeria’s manufacturing sector, where daily challenges include poor power supply and unreliable internet, global energy and automation firm Schneider Electric says smarter machines could help industries work better. The …
Zinox Group Chairman, Leo Stan Ekeh, has urged the Federal Government to subsidise electricity supply for schools and research centres, warning that poor power supply is slowing down Nigeria’s progress …
French energy giant, Schneider Electric, is turning to Nigerian students to power the country’s transition into clean energy. The company partnered with Enactus, a global non-profit focused on youth innovation, …
The Electronic Media Content Owners Association of Nigeria (EMCOAN) has announced that artificial intelligence training will be part of this year’s Nigeria Electronic Media Content Exhibitions and Awards (NEMCEA). The …
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Guinness Nigeria Plc, Mr Girish Sharma, has been announced as the keynote speaker for the 2025 National Marketing Stakeholders’ Summit and Edge …
Ghana is setting its sights on becoming Africa’s leading hub for digital trade and innovation, with the National Information Technology Agency (NITA) announcing bold plans to transform the country into …