30 results
- 22 Mar 2019
OneFi Acquires Amplify, Fuels Effort to Shape Nigeria’s Fintech
Amplified Payments Ltd , a fintech company that builds and facilitates payment solutions and digital financial transactions in Nigeria, has today announced its acquisition by One Finance Limited .…
- 14 Jun 2019
MEST Africa Hosts Fourth Annual Pan-African Tech Summit
Pan-African entrepreneurial training program, seed fund, and incubator MEST Africa, has concluded its fourth successful MEST Africa Summit, in partnership with Microsoft. The event saw entrepreneurs,…
- 13 Oct 2023
The AI-Blockchain Nexus: Redefining Tech's Future
By Emmanuel Ebanehita, the Chief Marketing Officer of Fuse Network The convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and blockchain has emerged as a transformative catalyst. This fusion promises to…
- 9 Apr 2019
Paylater Rebrands as “Carbon” to Become a ‘Digital Financial Services Platform’
Paylater, the Nigerian fintech company specializing in consumer lending, today confirmed its much-anticipated name change in light of its growing banking services. Re-launching as “Carbon, the…
- 15 Jun 2025
Elumelu, UBA Chair Seeks Digital Sovereignty for Africa
Tony Elumelu, chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Heirs Holdings, has called on Africa to avow itself in the fast-evolving global technology landscape, calling for deeper partnerships,…
- 30 Aug 2024
Fidelity Bank, Mastercard launch cross-border payment solution in Nigeria
Fidelity Bank Plc, a leading financial institution in Nigeria and Mastercard have collaborated to launch Fidelity Send, a new initiative to enhance cross-border payments and remittances in Nigeria. L…
- 14 Jul 2025
AM Best Reaffirms Stable Outlook for Cyber Insurance Market
AM Best has reaffirmed its stable outlook for the global cyber insurance market. The rating agency notes that strong demand for cyber insurance coverage is expected to continue, supporting…
- 30 Jan 2024
Mastercard, Boost collaborate to power small businesses in Africa
Global payments technology company, Mastercard and B2B commerce platform, Boost, have collaborated to provide digital payment wallets and embedded supply chain finance to empower and expand small…
- 15 Jun 2026
AI-Powered Cyber Threats Put Nigerian Banks on Alert
Nigerian banks are increasingly embracing artificial intelligence (AI) to improve customer service, strengthen fraud detection, and streamline operations. Pic credit....gdprlocal.com However, the…
- 23 Nov 2022
TEXUB Expands Footprint to Nigeria, Pledges to Build Global Online IT B2B Marketplace
TEXUB, a global B2B marketplace pioneering the future of IT trade, which launched in Dubai, UAE on May 25, 2022 has set up a hub in Nigeria to underscore the premium it places in the local and Africa…
- 29 Aug 2018
Paystack Secures $8 million Series A Funding
Paystack, a Nigeria-based startup providing payments tools to businesses in Africa, has raised $8 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Stripe, and includes Visa, follow-on funding from…
- 3 Dec 2024
ALX Startup Accelerator Hosts Transformative Pitch Session, Showcasing Groundbreaking Innovations
Africa’s startup and career accelerator, ALX, reaffirmed its commitment to addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges through entrepreneurship by hosting an impactful online pitch…
- 30 Mar 2023
HP Doubles Down on Partner Growth with Groundbreaking Program Enhancements
At the Amplify™ Partner Conference, HP Inc announced several new partner benefits and program enhancements aimed at driving greater agility, simplification, growth and collaboration. As of November…
- 17 Jan 2021
How WorldRemit Continues to Lead the Way in Nigeria
Annual remittances to Nigeria are estimated to be approximately $24bn, accounting for 6% of GDP, according to research by PwC. The importance of these overseas transfers has been amplified by the…
- 22 Dec 2018
How AI is transforming the financial services industry
By Ibrahim Youssry – Regional General Manager, North, West, East, Central Africa, Levant & Pakistan, Microsoft Digital transformation is remaking the world around us, and artificial…
- 13 May 2014
Vibe Web Mulls New Payment Model for SME Corporate Website
Having an accessible online presence is imperative, which is where Vibe Web Solutions Limited new pay monthly web design comes in. Explaining the model, Tobi Asehinde, managing director of the…
- 20 Nov 2024
Empowering Women: Hermplify's AI Platform Targets Africa's $300B Digital Economy
Hermplify, a groundbreaking AI-powered platform, has officially launched to help women entrepreneurs and young girls in Africa grow their businesses and learn valuable tech skills. The platform is…
- 24 Nov 2025
How to Use AI Tools and Navigate Black Friday Safely
With Black Friday fast approaching, consumers are sure to be turning to artificial intelligence (AI) in increasing numbers. From personalised shopping agents to virtual try-ons, AI promises a…
- 21 Mar 2021
CBN to Increase COVID-19 TCF to N300Bn
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said it will increase its Targeted Credit Facility for households and small and medium enterprises from N150 billion to N300 billion. Godwin Emefiele, governor of…
- 22 Apr 2025
Digital Consumers are Driving a New Era of Online Shopping, Transforming how Nigerian Youth Buy
The digital revolution is hitting Nigeria's retail scene fast, and it's being powered by the country's youth. Armed with smartphones and a demand for affordability, they're shaping the e-commerce…
- 23 Jun 2025
Mastercard Drops Afrobeat and Amapiano Anthems to Power Youth Culture Across Africa
Mastercard amplifies its iconic sonic brand across Africa with the launch of two localized sonic anthems, “Wami" in the Afrobeat genre and "Amazwe" in the Amapiano genre. Featuring Nigerian star,…
- 22 Jan 2026
Paystack Launches The Stack Group as Pan-African Tech Powerhouse
Paystack, the leading African payments platform solving complex financial challenges for businesses across the continent, has launched The Stack Group (TSG), a new parent holding company that…
- 23 Jan 2024
Maximising Mobile App Engagement with Push Notifications
By Olatayo Ladipo-Ajai, Regional Manager: West Africa at Infobip Mobile apps have become an integral part of our daily lives, offering businesses an incredible opportunity to engage with customers…
- 21 Apr 2026
4 Nigerian Startups Selected to Join Milestone 10th Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Cohort
Four Nigerian technology startups - Bani, MasteryHive AI, Regxta, Termii - have been selected to join the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa. Chosen from an exceptionally…
- 15 Apr 2022
IMF Launches $45bn Trust for Nigeria, Others
The International Monetary Fund has said its Resilience and Sustainability Trust for low-income and vulnerable middle-income countries will come into effect on May 1, 2022. According to the IMF, the…
- 24 Oct 2023
Aleph Launches One Brand Initiative to Unify its Global Brands
Aleph Group, Inc., an ecosystem of local digital experts and technology-driven solutions, launches its ‘One Brand’ initiative, uniting its unique range of brands – including Ad Dynamo by Aleph in…
- 6 Jul 2017
Interswitch, Others Partner to Transform Fuel Retailing
Interswitch, Africa’s leading integrated payments and transaction switching company and EVSL, developers of FuelVoucher (fuelvoucher.com.ng) in 2015, the distribution network of the electronic fuel…
- 23 Mar 2020
Jumia Pledges to Support Governments’ Fight Against COVID-19 in Africa
Jumia, Africa’s leading e-Commerce platform has offered the support of its integrated ecosystem which include a marketplace, logistics and online payments to governments in Africa, as part of the…
- 3 Apr 2023
Leadway Becomes First Insurance Coy to Cross N104.4bn in Total Premium
Leadway has emerged the first insurance company in Nigeria to cross 3-digit billion mark with total premium collection of N104.4 billion of which Gross Written Premium is N92.5 billion, Savings &…
- 26 Apr 2024
#BuildWithAI Hackathon: Google Developer Groups Lagos Partners SeerBit, GoMyCode
Google Developer Groups Lagos (GDGLagos) has announced a regional edition of the global #BuildWithAI hackathon, in partnership with SeerBit , Africa’s most trusted payment solutions provider and…