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Africa Bitcoin Conference 2025: Where Africa meets innovation
In just a few weeks, Africa’s premier Bitcoin event will take centre stage on the beautiful island of Mauritius. The Africa Bitcoin Conference (ABC 2025) returns for its fourth edition, set t
Nigerian fintech Moni Africa rebrands as Rank, acquires Zazzau MFB and AjoMoney
Moni Africa, a Nigerian fintech startup, has rebranded as Rank to enhance its mission to support small businesses in Africa. As part of the development, the YC-backed startup has also acquire
South African Reserve Bank buys 50% of PayInc, igniting a new era for digital payments
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has taken a significant step to shape the future of payments in the country by acquiring a 50% stake in PayInc, the primary company handling electronic t
Petrol to EV transition bill gets senate approval amid Tinubu’s CNG initiative
The Nigerian Senate has approved, for second reading, a bill to drive Nigeria’s transition from fossil vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs). The bill, titled the Electric Vehicle Transition an
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Huawei Cloud named carrier hybrid cloud leader in Sub-Saharan Africa
On November 11, during the AfricaCom event, GlobalData unveiled its latest industry white paper, “Unleashing the Potential of Carrier-Grade Hybrid Cloud in Sub-Saharan Africa 2025”, highlight
Understanding Danielle Dubem’s passion for relatable, authentic stories
Danielle Diana Dubem (also known as D3) started her journey in content creation during the COVID-19 lockdown of 2020. Encouraged by the rise of online content, she began documenting her life
3MTT: Ministry launches portal to connect employers with vetted trainees
The Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy (FMCIDE) has announced plans to connect thousands of young Nigerians with major employers through its new 3MTT–NJFP Placem
Bank of England unveils regulatory framework for Pounds-based Stablecoin
The Bank of England has unveiled its long-awaited proposals for regulating Pound sterling-denominated stablecoins, marking a major step toward integrating digital money into the UK’s financia
African startups have raised $2.65b in 2025, 56% more than 2024
African startups have raised $2.65 billion so far in 2025, according to data from Africa the Big Deal. This feat is quite imperative considering that startups around the continent were only a
Federal Reserve Officials Urge Pause to Further Rate Cuts
Key Points: Federal Reserve officials, including Loretta Mester, express caution against further rate cuts amid inflation concerns. Rate cuts have prompted mixed reactions in financial market
FG pledges 2 new funds for Nigerian startups in 2026
The Federal Government has revealed plans to launch two additional funds for Nigerian startups in 2026. The development, under the Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) progr
Yango partners Changan to distribute sustainable vehicles for e-hailing across Africa
Yango, a technology company with a focus on e-mobility among other verticals, has partnered with Changan Automobile on electric vehicle distribution to e-hailing operators across Africa. The
Equinix announces plans for new $22m data center in Lagos, the first in West Africa
Equinix, a global leader in digital infrastructure, has announced plans to open its latest data centre, LG3, in Lagos, Nigeria, in the first quarter of 2026. The $22 million facility will be
Can Trump Media (DJT) stock recover from its $54.8M loss?
Investors have begun to lose confidence in the Trump Media stock following its reported third-quarter loss totaling to $54.8 million. Can the stock recover from the loss incurred? Summary Tru
From WhatsApp trades to global fintech: Verto opens Lagos office to deepen African ties
When Ola Oyetayo, Verto‘s co-founder and CEO, took the stage at the company’s new office opening in Victoria Island, Lagos last weekend, his story drew nods of familiarity from the audience.
NIBSS completes first live transaction on National Payment Stack system
The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) has announced that the first live transaction has been completed on the National Payment Stack (NPS). The transaction, which occurred on Frida
Truecaller faces backlash in South Africa amid privacy violations probe
The popular caller ID app, Truecaller, is currently under investigation in South Africa following several complaints that it may be breaking the country’s data protection law, the Protection
Vodacom announces 32% surge in interim profit in 6 months as financial and digital services power growth
Vodacom Group, South Africa’s leading telecommunications company, has reported a strong set of interim results for the six months ended 30 September 2025. The company delivered a 32.3% rise i
Don Jazzy donates N20m to project that aims to empower 10k youths with laptops
Don Jazzy, a popular music artist, has donated N20 million to support a social initiative that aims to empower 10,000 Nigerian youths with laptops. The initiative, tagged ‘The Tech Access Pro
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