Fintech
Pliant Secures $40 Million to Expand B2B Payments Platform to U.S. Market
European FinTech firm Pliant has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round as it sets its sights on transforming the B2B ...
Fintech
Global: Mastercard Unveils 360-Degree Framework to Advance Stablecoin Payment Adoption
Mastercard is deepening its investment in digital assets by rolling out a comprehensive global framework aimed at integrating stablecoin payments into the traditional ...
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 ...
