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Juicyway Wants African Businesses to Raise Money From Investors Around the World
Juicyway is exploring tokenisation as a way to connect African businesses and assets with global investors, potentially creating new funding opportunities beyond traditional financial markets.
Stablecoins in Africa Won’t Succeed Alone, Paga CEO Warns.
Paga CEO Tayo Oviosu says making stablecoins mainstream across Africa will require collaboration among fintech companies, financial institutions and regulators to improve accessibility, liquidity and trust.
Google Opens Free AI Training to 3 Million Africans Through New Learning Platform
Google has launched a free digital learning platform targeting three million Africans by 2030, offering courses in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cloud computing and other in-demand skills.
FCMB and Mastercard Use Technology to Connect Nigerian Farmers With Funding and New Markets
FCMB and Mastercard have introduced AgroPass, a digital platform designed to connect Nigerian farmers with lenders, agricultural suppliers and buyers, improving access to financing and market opportunities.
Enza Capital Launches New Fund to Back Africa’s Artificial Intelligence Startups
Enza Capital has launched a dedicated fund to invest in African AI startups, focusing on businesses developing solutions suited to local languages, data, markets and infrastructure.
African Creators Reach Global Audiences, but Monetization Remains a Major Hurdle
African creators are reaching global audiences, but payment barriers and limited monetisation opportunities continue to make earning a sustainable income difficult.
Telecom Operators Face Growing Pressure to Improve Network Quality
Nigeria’s telecom operators face growing pressure to improve network reliability as millions of subscribers receive compensation for poor service.
Nigerian Startups Are Looking Beyond Local Investors to Fund Their Next Stage of Growth
Nigerian startups raised $635 million in nine months, but funding concentration is pushing founders to seek better connections with investors.
Minicor Raises $3.8M to Connect AI With Legacy Software
Nigerian co-founded AI startup Minicor has secured $3.8 million to help businesses connect modern AI applications with older desktop software.
Interswitch Wants Nigerians to Pay With a Tap Instead of Swiping Their Cards
Interswitch is expanding contactless payment infrastructure in Nigeria through partnerships with five banks, aiming to make tap-to-pay transactions more accessible to consumers and businesses.
Airtel Opens Its Network Map to Nigerians, Giving Subscribers a New Way to Report Poor Service
Airtel Nigeria has introduced Open Network, a feature that allows subscribers to view nearby network infrastructure, track upgrades and report connectivity problems through the MyAirtel app.
Paystack Wants to Become More Than a Payment Processing Company
Paystack is expanding beyond payment processing into banking, consumer finance and emerging technologies as it seeks to address more of the financial needs of African businesses
CredPal Takes a New Direction as It Enters Nigeria’s Investment Market
CredPal is expanding beyond consumer lending with Atom, a new investment platform offering access to Nigerian stocks, US securities and digital assets. The move signals the company’s growing ambition in Nigeria’s digital financial services market.
Grey Builds Direct Payment Routes to Reduce Africa’s Dependence on the US Dollar
Grey is expanding cross-border payment options for African businesses by creating direct payment routes that could reduce reliance on the US dollar. The move aims to make international transactions easier, faster and more efficient across African markets.
Safaricom Is Turning M-PESA Into an Investment and AI-Powered Financial Hub
Safaricom is expanding M-PESA beyond mobile payments, adding investment products, merchant services and AI-powered features as it builds a broader financial services platform.
MTN MoMo Sees Revenue Surge as Nigerians Hold ₦43.8 Billion in Digital Wallets
MTN MoMo’s revenue increased by 102.2% in the first nine months of 2026 as customer wallet balances more than quadrupled to ₦43.8 billion, reflecting growing activity in Nigeria’s mobile money market.
Forget Your Bank Card, Verve Wants Your Phone to Handle Payments
Verve International is expanding its contactless payment plans to smartphones and wearable devices, with a longer-term goal of integrating AI-powered payment systems in Nigeria.
22 Nigerian Financial Institutions Yet to Begin Data Localisation Ahead of 2027 Deadline
A NITDA survey reveals that 22 of 44 financial institutions have yet to begin implementing the CBN’s payment data localisation requirements ahead of the January 2027 deadline.
OPay Pulls the Plug on $304 Million US Stock Market Debut
OPay has withdrawn its planned $304 million US stock market offering following a regulatory inquiry in an undisclosed foreign jurisdiction, delaying its expected New York Stock Exchange debut.
INEC Uncovers 268 Suspicious Voter Records in AI Photo Verification Exercise
Nigeria’s electoral commission, INEC, has flagged 268 voter records over suspected AI-generated photographs and other irregularities ahead of the 2027 general elections. The discovery raises fresh concerns about digital identity verification and the growing misuse of artificial intelligence.
Nigerian AI Startup Talent Nation Secures Pre-Seed Funding to Expand AI Talent Development
Instagram Tests Longer Videos as the Battle for Online Viewers Heats Up
The race for online video audiences is intensifying as Instagram explores longer content, raising questions about competition with YouTube and the future of creator earnings.
Six Nigerian Government Websites Fail IPv6 Readiness Test in New Audit
An independent audit found that six of eight Nigerian government websites failed IPv6 readiness checks, raising concerns about the technical preparedness of public digital infrastructure.
Nigerian Cybersecurity Startup Aeon Raises $1 Million to Expand Digital Protection
The Nigerian startup plans to strengthen its cybersecurity products and turn existing pilot projects into commercial deployments as businesses face growing digital security challenges.
Digital Payment Apps Help Nigerian Small Businesses Manage Daily Transactions
Digital payment apps are helping Nigerian small businesses receive payments, monitor transactions, and serve customers more efficiently, despite concerns about network failures, transaction charges, and security.
TikTok Views Don’t Guarantee Income for Nigerian Creators
With TikTok’s Creator Rewards Program unavailable in Nigeria, creators are exploring brand partnerships, affiliate marketing, sponsored content, and product sales to generate income.
Moove’s Exit from Nigeria Raises Questions About the Future of Ride Hailing
Vehicle financing company’s withdrawal highlights challenges facing drivers, passengers and businesses in Nigeria’s transportation sector.
Lagos Life: Nigerian Browser Game Hits $10M Valuation in 8 Days
“The viral Nigerian browser game raised $500,000 in a day, backed by the CEOs of Flutterwave, Mono and Terra Industries”
NCC: Failed Phone Verification Doesn’t Mean a Device Is Fake, Urges Buyers to Check Before Paying
Regulator says unresolved checks need clarification, not panic, and cautions against sharing verification codes with sellers
Dangote Refinery IPO Opens: What It Means, and How Retail Investors Can Actually Think About It
Why Uber Just Walked Away From Nigeria After 12 Years, and What It Means for the Rest of Us
Breaking: Court Dismisses $19.6 Million Against NNPCL — Rules Contract Scope Cannot Be Changed Orally
He Won a Crown, Built an Empire, and Then Dropped 1 Million Naira on the Next King: The Jodrey Story Nobody Is Talking About
Landmark Pronouncement: Federal High Court dismisses ₦50 Billion Claim Against ExxonMobil; Ruling Reinforces Statutory Primacy of Oil Pipelines Act — Uyo, April 29, 2026
Major Blow to Telecom Tariff Challenge: Federal High Court Strikes Out Suit Against 50% NCC-approved Tariff Hike
