Nigeria
Nigeria: NITDA tasks Galaxy ITT on strategy to drive Jigawa’s digital transformation
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has urged Galaxy Information Technology and Telecommunications (Galaxy ITT) to develop a clear strategic direction that ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN targets N700bn from September T-bills auction
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is set to offer N700 billion in Treasury bills (T-bills) at its September auction as the apex ...
Ghana
Ghana: Financial irregularities fall 62.9% to GH¢7.69bn in 2025 — Nyarko Ampem
Financial irregularities recorded across five audited public-sector areas in Ghana declined by 62.9 per cent in 2025, falling from approximately GH¢20.72 billion in ...
News
Nigeria: Finance, insurance sector growth slows to 9.29% despite recapitalisation
Nigeria’s finance and insurance sector expanded by 9.29 per cent in real terms in the second quarter of 2026, marking a significant moderation ...
Fintech
Nigeria: Paystack folds Allawee into its operations after 2025 acquisition
Nigerian payments company Paystack is set to shut down the standalone services of card-issuing fintech Allawee from December 1, 2026, following an acquisition ...
South Africa
South African VC Mamor Capital secures $18.8m first fund close
South African venture capital firm Mamor Capital has raised R300 million ($18.8 million) in the first close of its inaugural fund, targeting technology ...
Nigeria
Nigeria’s sovereign ratings improve as fiscal vulnerabilities remain
Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms have received further recognition from international financial institutions, with recent developments pointing to improved external stability, stronger growth prospects ...
News
Nigeria’s FX turnover plunges to $2.71bn in one week
Foreign exchange turnover in Nigeria’s official market fell by 48.7 per cent week-on-week to $2.71 billion in the week ended August 28, 2026, ...
News
Nigeria: Takaful Could Help Expand Nigeria’s Insurance Market – NAICOM
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has identified Takaful as a potential driver of insurance penetration, financial inclusion and sustainable economic development in Nigeria. ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Zinox Urges Stronger Enforcement of Nigeria First Policy to Drive Local Innovation
Indigenous original equipment manufacturer Zinox Group has called for stronger enforcement of Nigeria’s First Policy, saying effective implementation could provide Nigerian technology companies ...
