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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OPay has withdrawn its planned $304 million US stock market offering following a regulatory inquiry in an undisclosed foreign jurisdiction, delaying its expected New York Stock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.