The sixth annual Venture Capital Activity in Africa report has revealed that Africa’s venture ecosystem experienced a 22% decline in deal volume and a 28% drop in deal value in …
Bankit Microfinance Bank (MFB), a Pan-African fintech company, is using games to help Nigerians learn about managing money better. The bank believes that by making financial education fun, more people …
In a significant boost to Nigeria’s digital economy, global payment giant Visa Inc. has announced plans to establish a data center within the country. This move underscores Visa’s commitment to …
Global operators in the online casino industry are beginning to shift their gaze toward emerging markets — and Africa, especially Nigeria, is fast gaining traction as a promising frontier. Experts …
On Wednesday, 15th January 2025, The Tonic Technologies announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer in the person of Emmanuel Sohe. The Tonic Technologies (TTT), is home to …
Nigeria’s biggest lender Access Holdings is seizing at every chance to accomplish its end of emerging Africa’s “gateway to the world,” having completed at least five bank acquisitions within Africa in …
Fintech Software Providers has said it rebranded to ‘Zone’, a regulated blockchain payment infrastructure company. A statement by the company said Zone will enable payments and the acceptance of digital …
Fintech startups in Africa grew 81% in 2021, with South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya emerging as key hubs on the continent, this is according to study by Mastercard on the …
Ecobank Group has announced six finalists for the fifth edition of its fintech challenge. The finalists come from the Nigeria, Democratic Republic of Congo, Senegal, South Africa and Togo. The …
Absa Bank Ghana has announced a ¢2.5 million grant to support businesses in the Fintech and Agritech industry. The initiative is part of the Absa Young Africa Works programme, in …