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- 30 Mar 2023
TechCabal Celebrates 10 Years of Covering Africa's Tech Ecosystem
TechCabal, the leading source of technology news, analysis and insights in Africa, is excited to announce its 10th anniversary. Over the past decade, we’ve been at the forefront of covering Africa's…
- 14 Aug 2016
OLX. Partners TechCabal on Product Masterclass for Developers
Nigeria’s leading online classifieds site, OLX.com.ng partnered with TechCabal.com; Nigeria’s largest tech blog focused on promoting conversations around technology, mobile and internet in…
- 27 Oct 2023
Fidelity Bank Restores Transfers to OPay, Moniepoint, and Palmpay
Fidelity Bank has restored transfers to neobanks OPay, Palmpay, Kuda, and Moniepoint a few weeks after it blocked them due to rising fraud and customer verification concerns, according to TechCabal…
- 22 Oct 2025
Canal+ Slashes DStv Decoder Prices by 40 Percent from November 1
Following its takeover of MultiChoice, Canal+ is reportedly planning to slash DStv decoder prices by up to 40 percent from November 1. This development, first reported by TechCabal, marks the French…
- 2 Jan 2025
Mafab Communications to Roll out 5G Services in Kano and Abuja this Quarter
Mafab Communications, a Nigerian telecommunications company that acquired a 5G license in 2021, is set to begin operations by the end of the first quarter of 2025, according to Adebayo Onigbanjo,…
- 1 Jun 2024
First Bank Employee on the Run after Allegedly Diverting N40Bn
First Bank of Nigeria has initiated legal proceedings to recover substantial sums of money allegedly embezzled by an employee. The bank, which boasts a market capitalization of ₦829 billion, reported…
- 6 Jan 2026
Mandatory Biometric Verification for Starlink Users in Nigeria Begins
Users of satellite internet service provider Starlink in Nigeria are being required to complete a biometric Know Your Customer (KYC) process as a precondition to continue enjoying their services,…
- 12 Oct 2023
NITDA DG Reaffirms Commitment to Position Nigeria as Global Talent Hub
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, director-general, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has reiterated NITDA’s commitment to driving Nigeria’s digital future, fostering innovation, and…
- 16 Dec 2021
Nigeria Startup Bill Poised To Unlock Digital Potential
Nigeria has moved a step closer to rolling out its landmark Nigeria Startup Bill (NSB) that will further deepen the country’s technology ecosystem and enable a sector on the cusp of exponential…
- 6 Jun 2022
Meet the 20 Participants Selected for the Maiden Cohort of Pan-Atlantic University & MTN Media Innovation Programme
The School of Media and Communication (SMC), Pan-Atlantic University has announced the 22 media practitioners selected for the first edition of the MTN Media Innovation Programme. Group Photograph of…
- 5 Oct 2022
Big Cabal Media Delivers Future Of Commerce II, Showcases Strength of Africa’s Informal Economy
Over 5,000 people attended Big Cabal Media’s Future of Commerce 2022 event at the Balmoral Convention Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, last week. Tagged “Money on the Streets," notable thought leaders…
- 13 Oct 2022
Two Nigerian Fintech Companies Among Finalists in the Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2022
The six finalists were chosen following extremely strong competition from over 700 fintechs from 59 countries; Grand Finale to be held on 28 October at the Ecobank Group Pan African Centre in Lomé,…
- 23 Feb 2023
Sofri Saving Nigerians from Failed Banking Transactions Since Cashless Policy
Since the aftermath effect of the cashless policy, Nigerians have had a terrible time experiencing successful banking transactions made through their mobile apps and debit cards. More often, one…
- 6 Jun 2023
How can Nigeria build on the payment evolution brought about by the Naira shortage
By Mxolisi Msutwana - Chief Operating Officer at Baxi All around the world, governments are trying to encourage cashless payments. Their reasons for doing so are multiple, including expanded…
- 9 Oct 2023
Koree Wins $50,000 @ 2023 Ecobank Fintech Challenge
Koree, a Cameroonian fintech, has emerged winner of the Ecobank Fintech, ahead of eight finalists and 1,490 pitches. Koree went home with $50,000 in non-dilutive funding while Wolf Technologies, a…
- 6 Dec 2023
Pivo, Nigerian Fintech Startup Shuts Down after Raising $2m
Pivo, Nigerian fintech startup, has closed shop after raising some $2m from over 18 investors about one year ago. Nkiru Amadi-Emina, the CEO, and Ijeoma Akwiwu, the COO. Photo Credit: Pivo, Jayk7…
- 3 Jan 2024
Koree Secures $200K Pre-Seed Round For Innovative Digital Savings And Cashback Platform
Cameroonian fintech Koree has closed a pre-seed round of $200,000 which it plans to use to grow its merchant base. Koree, a fintech that allows customers to save spare cash (change) on their cards,…
- 18 Jun 2024
Online Transfers Dominate in Nigerian Payments Space as ATM Transactions Decline
The growing smartphone penetration in Nigeria and a shift towards mobile applications as the preferred means of conducting transactions is driving online transfers, relegating ATM transactions to the…
- 24 Jul 2024
Nigerian Fintech Firm Risevest Set to Acquire Kenyan Stock-trading App Hisa
Nigerian fintech startup enabling access to global investments and Nigerian stocks, Risevest is currently in negotiations to acquire Hisa, a Kenyan startup facilitating access to US stocks. Should…
- 6 Sept 2024
Coker Urges Africa to Close Digital Infrastructure Gap for Prosperity
Ayotunde Coker, Chief Executive Officer of Open Access Data Centre, has said that closing Africa’s digital infrastructure gap is the key to increasing prosperity on the continent. “Closing the…
- 1 Oct 2024
Starlink Doubles Subscription for Nigerian Customers
Starlink has added major price hikes for its Nigerian customers, with roaming now 234 percent more expensive, despite the cost of living crisis gripping the country. Nearly two years after launching…
- 15 Oct 2024
MoMo PSB Partners Vendy Ltd to Deepen Financial Inclusion with Launch of WhatsApp Shop
As part of its commitment to driving innovation in the digital financial services sector, MoMo Payment Service Bank (PSB) and Vendy Ltd has teamed up with tech firm, Vendy Ltd to introduce WhatsApp…
- 5 Feb 2025
IBM Exits Nigeria and Ghana, Transfers Operations to MIBB
IBM, the American multinational technology giant, has reportedly announced plans to exit Nigeria, Ghana, and other key African markets, transferring its regional operations to MIBB, a subsidiary of…
- 27 Mar 2025
Everything You Need to Know About MTN's MIP 2025 Fellowship Webinar
As the MTN Media Innovation Program (MIP) 2025 prepares for another cohort, aspiring applicants have a unique chance to gain firsthand insights into this transformative fellowship. On Friday, March…
- 30 Apr 2025
CBN Slams ₦250m Fine on Paystack Over Zap Wallet Operations
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has slammed a ₦250 million fine on Paystack for operating Zap, its peer-to-peer payment app, as a wallet in breach of its regulatory approval. The apex bank flagged…
- 16 May 2025
Fidelity Bank reclaims trillion-naira market cap as stock rises to ₦21
Fidelity Bank Plc, has reentered the trillion-naira market capitalisation club, after its share price rose by 5.3%, climbing from ₦19.95 to ₦21.00 on May 13, 2025, according to data from the Nigerian…
- 29 Jul 2025
Moonshot Returns with a Defining Third Edition, Charting Africa’s Next Phase of Innovation
Moonshot, Africa’s flagship tech and innovation gathering, officially announces its third edition. Scheduled to take place from October 15 –16, 2025, at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos, Nigeria,…
- 3 Mar 2015
Carmudi MD, Others Make 100 Technology Change-Makers in Nigeria
Christian Keller, managing director, Carmudi Nigeria and other guests highlighted the importance of mobile application to small businesses during Social Media Week Lagos, held last week. This year’s…
- 24 May 2026
Meet the 25 Media Professionals Chosen for MTN’s Elite Innovation Programme
MTN Nigeria has announced the selection of 25 media practitioners and digital content creators for the fifth cohort of its Media Innovation Programme (MIP), reinforcing its commitment to…
- 18 Jul 2016
Humans, Not Technology to Blame for eCommerce Cash-On-Delivery
Whether saturated or not, the local eCommerce industry is such that a diligent and intelligent entrepreneur can still carve a niche by looking at untouched areas in the entire value chain. No doubt,…