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- 6 Apr 2021
Sparkle for Business Launches to Power Nigeria’s SMEs
Sparkle, a mobile-first digital ecosystem providing financial, lifestyle and business support services to Nigerians across the globe, has launched Sparkle Business, a new service on the existing…
- 1 Aug 2019
Sparkle Launches to Change the Face of Retail Services in Nigeria
Sparkle, a mobile-first platform is launching in financial technology community and ecosystem, focused on the Nigeria's retail sector. Sparkle will tackle how retailers can achieve their daily…
- 3 Jun 2020
Uzoma Dozie’s Sparkle Gets Banking License, Launches Services
Sparkle, a digital ecosystem providing financial, lifestyle and business support services to Nigerians across the globe, has launched services after being granted a banking license by the Central…
- 14 Oct 2021
Sparkle Raises $3.1M Seed Round
Sparkle, a mobile-first digital bank that provides financial, lifestyle and business support services to Nigerians across the globe, has raised an oversubscribed seed round of $3.1m from an…
- 4 Sept 2020
Sparkle, Visa Partner to Empower Nigerian Consumers and SMEs
Sparkle, a digital ecosystem providing financial, lifestyle and business support services to Nigerians across the globe, has today announced a new collaboration with Visa. The partnership will enable…
- 25 Jan 2021
Sparkle signs Network International for Virtual & Physical Payment Cards
Sparkle, a mobile-first digital ecosystem providing financial, lifestyle and business support services to Nigerians across the globe, has partnered with Network International, the leading enabler of…
- 10 Jun 2014
TI Sparkle Partners Dolphin Telecom Global IP Backbone Reach in West Africa
TI Sparkle, the International Services arm of Telecom Italia Group, and Dolphin Telecom, on Monday, announced a new partnership for the provision and the development of IP connectivity…
- 2 Aug 2024
Dozie, Sparkle CEO Says Poor Govt Policies Hinder Investors from Coming to Nigeria
Uzoma Dozie, chief executive officer, Sparkle, a fintech company, has said that poor government policies are responsible for investors’ apathy in the Nigerian economy. Uzoma Dozie, chief executive…
- 31 Jan 2022
Toriola, Wigwe, Olusanya to Join Uzoma Dozie on Sparkle Webinar for SMEs
In a show of support for Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria, Olutokun Toriola, CEO, MTN Nigeria, will join industry leaders to discuss ways of creating a supportive environment for…
- 22 Nov 2017
iSON Group Sparkles at 2017 SERAS Awards
iSON Group has bagged two awards at the 2017 Sustainability, Enterprise and Responsibility Awards (SERAs) for Best Company in Poverty Eradication and Best New Entrant in Corporate Social…
- 1 Nov 2020
Sprite Unveils New Refined Transparent Bottles
Sprite, leading sparkling lemon-lime flavored soft drink is moving away from its iconic green packaging to a new unique design in transparent PET plastic bottles for easy recycling. Speaking…
- 7 Dec 2020
Airtel Celebrates Yuletide with Exciting Discount on Wi-Fi Devices
As part of its plans to give back and re-ignite the sparkle of the Yuletide Season, leading telecommunications services provider, Airtel Nigeria, has rolled out new exciting offers on its Home Broad…
- 19 Dec 2024
Kaspersky Cybersecurity Experts Warn of Evolving Holiday Scams
With the holiday season here, it’s not only a time for magic and celebration but also a prime opportunity for fraudsters to exploit the festive rush for gifts and bargains. Amid the sparkle of…
- 16 Sept 2019
2019 Argungu Polo Tournament Wraps Up, As Fayrouz Supports The Cultural Fete
As part of the events leading up to the 2020 edition of the Argungu Fishing Festival, a special polo tournament was organized by the Kebbi State Government in partnership with Fayrouz. The premium…
- 10 Feb 2022
Toriola Says Converting Data to Wisdom is Key to Transforming SMEs in Nigeria
Olutokun Toriola, Chief Executive Officer, MTN Nigeria, has shed light on how digitization and smart use of data can help SMEs transform business and improve access to capital. Olatokun Toriola,…
- 8 Apr 2021
MTN Plans Long Term Pricing Structure for USSD Transactions with Banks
MTN Nigeria said it has begun the formation of a long term and sustainable pricing structure for its Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) transactions with bank channel partners. Mr Funso…
- 12 Dec 2021
Technext Rallies Blockchain Stakeholders on the Future of Digital Currencies @ Africa's Largest Cryptocurrency Gathering in Lagos
Technology news platform, Technext, held the maiden edition of its Technext coinference on Thursday, December 9th at the Pistis Conference Center in Lekki, Lagos. During a Panel session themed "…
- 27 Apr 2022
Africa Fintech Foundry Unveils ‘The Big Tech Show’
Africa Fintech Foundry (AFF), an initiative that aims to nurture, fund, and accelerate the growth of Tech startups in Africa has launch a television show, ‘The Big Tech Show’. The television…
- 14 Sept 2022
Quick Cleaning Hacks for a Tidier Space - SweepSouth
Having a clean home is what everyone desires irrespective of who you are, but taking time out to clean up your house could be frustrating, especially when it comes to cleaning every corner of your…
- 28 Oct 2022
5 Apps to Help You Achieve a More Balanced Life
In a world that seems to be filled with stressful news, the only thing you can control is your reaction to what’s happening around you. Here are 5 apps to help you calmly navigate your way through…
- 2 May 2023
5 SMEs Emerge Winners at W.A.S.H Innovation Fair 2.0 with N3.5m Each
Five Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) at the Water Sanitation Hygiene (WASH) Hackathon Innovation fair 2.0 on Thursday won N3.5 million each with Four months incubation and mentorship programme.…
- 14 Nov 2023
Interswitch System Glitch: Court Orders Freezing of Accounts in 54 Banks
Justice Peter Lifu (JP) of a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has granted an order freezing some accounts in about 54 financial institutions in the country where alleged funds from Interswitch…
- 5 Apr 2024
TECNO Unveils Cutting-Edge Devices, AIoT Innovations @Hi-Tech Event in Lagos
On the evening of April 2nd, 2024, TECNO unveiled its latest innovative lineup of cutting-edge devices and AIoT products. The electric atmosphere at the famous Landmark Event Centre, where the…
- 25 Aug 2024
#EndBadGovernance Protest: Court freezes 32 individuals, coys’ bank accounts
A Federal High Court in Abuja has frozen the bank accounts of 32 individuals and companies’ linked to the 10-day #EndBadGovernance Protest organised across the country pending investigation and…
- 8 Dec 2024
Engr. Aziz, Former NIMC DG Celebrates Prof. Iya Abubakar at 90
The immediate past Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), Engr. Aliyu Aziz, has paid glowing tributes to a former Minister of Defence, Prof. Iya Abubakar, as he…
- 26 May 2025
MTN Nigeria, Pan-Atlantic University Kick Off Fourth Cohort of Media Innovation Programme
MTN Nigeria, in partnership with the School of Media and Communication, Pan Atlantic University, has announced the fourth cohort of the Media Innovation Programme (MIP), welcoming 20 outstanding…
- 16 Mar 2009
Bank PHB Renders Community Development Services
Bank PHB Staff across the country last Saturday took the first step towards the actualization of the Bank’s Employees Volunteers Programme. Ig Ukpaka, an executive director at Bank PHB…
- 18 Dec 2025
MTN Graduates 20 Fellows, Expands Media Innovation Programme
MTN Nigeria, in partnership with Pan-Atlantic University (PAU), marked a significant milestone in advancing Africa’s media landscape with the graduation of 20 Fellows from the MTN Media Innovation…
- 22 Jun 2009
NBC Invests in Human Capital Development
Nigeria Bottling Company Plc has emphasized its commitment to the long term development of human capital in Nigeria through its staff training and skills acquisition programmes. Ambassador Olusegun…
- 14 Sept 2009
BBA 4: A Revolution in Reality TV Hits Screen
“Everyone who passes through this door brings happiness, some by entering, some by leaving.” (Words on the door of the Big Brother house). The long awaited ‘Big Brother Africa 4:…