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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued final operating licenses to 82 Bureau-De-Change (BDC)…
OpenAI’s ChatGPT mobile app has officially surpassed a major milestone, generating over $3 billion in…
OpenAI has officially introduced an App Store for ChatGPT, marking a major step in transforming…
When Afrobeats superstar Davido popped up on Carter Efe’s Twitch livestream, it wasn’t just a…
In a move that has sent surprise through both the gaming and streaming industries, world…
PayPal is set to launch its “PayPal World” platform in Africa in 2026, targeting the…
Moniepoint, one of Nigeria’s leading fintech companies, has officially launched Moniebook, an integrated Point-of-Sale (POS)…
The United States has announced a temporary suspension of visa issuance for Nigeria and several…
Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading digital payments companies, has reported a 50% surge in revenue…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a directive giving financial institutions a 30-day…
African payments company NALA has received regulatory approval from the Bank of Ghana, marking a…
Working across time zones has become the norm for many businesses. Whether your team is…
Nigeria’s National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has recorded a significant milestone in its digital identity…
Two of the world’s largest online learning platforms, Coursera and Udemy, have announced a landmark…
Business
Sun King, a leading provider of off-grid solar energy solutions, has raised $40 million in equity financing from Lightrock. This strategic investment will fuel Sun King’s mission to expand decentralized solar energy systems across Africa and Asia, while driving the development of innovative products tailored to the needs of underserved…
Growth Investment Partners (GIP) Ghana, an investment platform established by British International Investment (BII), has announced a strategic investment in Springs and Bolts Company Limited (SBCL), a leading Kumasi-based manufacturer of automotive aftermarket components. This investment underscores GIP Ghana’s commitment to supporting industrial growth and local manufacturing in West Africa.…
Mahube Infrastructure, which debuted on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) in 2015 under the name GAIA Infrastructure Capital, has received a formal offer to be delisted and taken private through a scheme of arrangement. The offeror, Sustent Holdings, is a newly incorporated special purpose vehicle formed by Mergence Renewable Energy…
Mediterrania Capital Partners has confirmed the partial divestment of its stake in Cash Plus, a leading money transfer and financial services provider in Morocco, through an initial public offering (IPO) on the Casablanca Stock Exchange. This strategic move underscores Mediterrania’s commitment to supporting high-growth businesses while delivering value to its…
Startup
Tanzanian startup SkyVerse Solutions has emerged as the winner of the third edition of the…
South Africa’s Business Partners has introduced the Basadi-Women Growth Fund, a ZAR90 million (approximately US$4…
We need to have an honest conversation. Every time I go on X (Twitter) or…
In many African markets, regulatory compliance is a silent operational bottleneck, difficult to track, harder…
For years, Africa’s education sector has struggled with one of its most persistent yet overlooked…
FSD Africa has announced the creation of the Inclusive Insurtech Investment Fund (3iF), a pan-African…
people
After weeks of speculation, Paystack has officially addressed the controversy surrounding the exit of its…
CI Capital PE for Fund Management and Investment (CIPE), a subsidiary of CI Capital Holding,…
JSE-listed electrical, electronics, and technology group Reunert has announced that long-serving CEO Alan Dickson will…
Global fintech powerhouse Revolut is gearing up for its entry into South Africa and has…
According to the Financial Times, Apple CEO Tim Cook may step down as early as…
Digital banking institution TymeBank has announced a leadership transition set to take effect on 1…
Cryptocurrency
Global cryptocurrency platform Luno has partnered with AltSchool Africa to launch what both companies describe…
Binance has unveiled Binance Junior, a new family-focused crypto savings app designed to help children…
The United Kingdom today cemented its position as a global leader in digital finance by…
In 2025, talking about a crypto exchange without talking about derivatives trading is only seeing…
A new crypto wallet, VeryWallet, has officially launched in Nigeria, promising a transformative solution to…
Discovery Bank has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Luno, making it the first banking platform…