Africa’s fintech sector is entering a defining decade. Fintech revenues could grow from roughly $10 billion in 2023 to $47 billion by 2028, yet nearly 300 million adults remain unbanked, highlighting both the scale of the opportunity and the urgency of getting the regulatory environment right. For investors, policymakers, and entrepreneurs, the message is unmistakable. […]
Read MoreThe MTN Group and China telecoms giant, Huawei have signed partnership deal to deploy more artificial intelligence driven telecom networks across Africa as both companies push deeper into next-generation connectivity and digital infrastructure. This development is coming on the heels of a planned telecoms event, West Africa Telecoms Infrastructure Summit (WATISE 4.0 and Awards), holding […]
Read MoreThe MTN Group is concerned about the Middle Eastern, Ukrainian, and other conflicts, warning that if they continue, the growing geopolitical risks may have a negative impact on its operational environment and prospects, including the telco’s market outlook. The caution was issued this week by MTN Group CEO, Ralph Mupita, as he announced the company’s […]
Read MorePayments Forum Nigeria (PAFON), the country’s industry platform for digital finance stakeholders, is holding the third edition of its flagship event, PAFON 3.0. The high-level gathering is scheduled to take place on this April is bringing together the brightest minds in banking, fintech, and regulation. Under the central theme of exploring emerging trends, PAFON 3.0 […]
Read MoreAfter spending over five incredible years of his career at Africa Data Centres (ADC), Dr Krishnan Ranganath, has moved to UniCloud Africa Limited where he is starting a new role as Chief Executive Officer. Krish as he is often called in the telecoms-business circle in Nigeria made bold start at ADC stepping into a new […]
Read MoreFive-minute Bitcoin bets, the new craze sweeping crypto, is more akin to gambling not investing, and could damage the reputation of a serious financial asset. This is the warning from the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organizations as ultra-short-term cryptocurrency wagers surge in popularity, pulling in retail traders chasing fast […]
Read MoreClassrooms will be central to shaping the Nigeria’s technology-driven future, according to the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, who noted the critical role teachers play in driving Nigeria’s digital transformation. Inuwa made the remark during a stakeholders’ dialogue organised by the Development of Educational Action Network Initiative (DEAN) in […]
Read Morelomarlabs, a venture catalyst advancing maritime innovation, has entered into a collaboration with Blaze Energy to pilot a third-generation, compact, engine-integrated fuel reformer designed to accelerate the practical adoption of alternative fuels in commercial shipping. The collaboration will culminate in a pilot installation onboard a Lomar vessel, enabling Blaze Energy to validate its multi-fuel reforming system, under real marine […]
Read MoreFairMoney Microfinance Bank, one of Nigeria’s technology-driven financial institutions, unveiled the appointment of seasoned banking professionals, Gbenga Shobo as Chairman of the Board, and Debo Aderoju as Executive Director and Chief Risk Officer. The appointments are part of the Bank’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its corporate governance structure and executive leadership capacity respectively, as it […]
Read MoreThe National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has launched a specialised training programme aimed at empowering Nigerian women with cybersecurity skills and increasing their participation in the country’s growing digital security workforce. Speaking at the inaugural event, which was held in collaboration with Women in Cybersecurity NITDA’s Director of Cybersecurity, Mohammed Ahmed, described the programme […]
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