Fintech
Global: GreenFi Unveils Climate-Friendly Consumer Financial Platform After $17 Million Investment
GreenFi, a new climate-focused consumer financial brand, has officially launched following a $17 million investment secured by Tim Newell, former head of fintech ...
Innovation
Nigeria Launches First-Ever AfCFTA Digital Hackathon to Accelerate Intra-African Trade and Innovation
In a groundbreaking step to operationalize the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) through digital innovation and regulatory technology, Nigeria has announced the ...
Innovation
Twelve Nigerian States Eliminate RoW Fees to Spur Rural Broadband Expansion and Digital Inclusion
In a significant step toward accelerating broadband penetration and fostering digital inclusion, twelve Nigerian states have waived the Right of Way (RoW) fees—historically ...
Innovation
Nigeria’s Data Centre Boom: $630 Million Pledged to Support Digital Expansion and Regulatory Resilience
In response to skyrocketing internet consumption and the rising demand for localized cloud infrastructure, Nigeria’s data centre operators have committed over $630 million ...
Fintech
Investing.com Launches WarrenAI, a Cutting-Edge AI Financial Researcher Empowering Retail Investors
Investing.com, a global leader in financial market data, news, and tools, has introduced WarrenAI—an advanced AI-powered financial researcher designed to empower retail investors ...
Innovation
Niger State Eliminates Right-of-Way Fees, Introduces ₦500,000 Permit to Accelerate Digital Connectivity
In a bold move to fast-track digital inclusion and foster private-sector investment in broadband infrastructure, Niger State has officially waived Right-of-Way (RoW) fees ...
Fintech
Nigeria: Ecobank Reaffirms Commitment to SME Empowerment at ‘Oja Oge’ Marketplace
Ecobank Nigeria has once again reinforced its strategic commitment to empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across key sectors of the Nigerian economy. ...
Africa
Google Launches 2025 AI Accelerator to Empower African Startups Driving Impactful Innovation
Google has officially opened applications for the 2025 edition of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Programme, a flagship initiative aimed at empowering ...
Global
Global: Ireland Launches GDPR Probe into X Over Use of Personal Data for AI Training
The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has launched a formal investigation into X (formerly Twitter) over potential violations of the EU General Data ...
Innovation
Central Bank of Kenya Ends Decade-Long Ban on New Banking Licences to Strengthen Regulatory Framework
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has officially lifted its 10-year moratorium on the licensing of new commercial banks, signaling a renewed phase ...
