Africa’s digital economy needs more than apps that connect users to services. It also depends on…
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The ‘free’ router clause many Nigerian broadband customers don’t know about
In December 2025, when Glory walked into her local Airtel outlet to acquire a 5G Outdoor…
8 women in cybersecurity you should know
Cybersecurity has always been associated with hackers, suspicious links, stolen passwords and the software designed to…
Flutterwave CEO on why African fintechs are trying to become banks
In April, Flutterwave, a pan-African fintech unicorn, secured a national microfinance banking licence through its acquisition…
Cross-border trade is held up by Africa’s fragmentation
African countries must harmonise regulatory requirements, connect payment systems and invest in shared financial infrastructure to…
OPay: building trust through local investment and customer service
For commercial drivers, market traders, and small business owners, reliable financial services are essential to tackling…
Kalvia wants to tackle unreliable artisan services with new digital marketplace
Kalvia has announced plans to launch a digital marketplace that will connect households and businesses with…
Nigerians can now tap to pay with Android phones as Google Pay goes live
Google has launched Google Wallet and Google Pay in Nigeria, allowing Android and Wear OS users…
NELFUND unveils tokenised system that puts fee approval in students’ hands
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has started piloting a school-locked token that lets students approve…
Google Pay lands in Nigeria via Mastercard and Interswitch
Mastercard, the global payments giant, and Interswitch, a Nigerian payments infrastructure provider, have partnered to bring…