French development finance institution Proparco has entered a major partnership with Yas and AXIAN Energy in a move that could significantly reshape digital connectivity and renewable energy infrastructure across Africa. The three organisations signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at…
MTN Group has released fresh financial details tied to its proposed acquisition of the remaining stake in IHS Towers, giving shareholders and market watchers a clearer picture of how the landmark telecom infrastructure deal could reshape the company’s balance sheet…
Telecommunications operators in Lagos are preparing for a coordinated infrastructure cleanup exercise aimed at improving network reliability, reducing environmental clutter, and addressing long-standing concerns about abandoned telecom equipment scattered across parts of the city. The initiative, scheduled to begin this…
A fresh debate over Nigeria’s tech workforce has erupted after comments by Tosin Eniolorunda, chief executive of Moniepoint, triggered widespread reactions across the country’s digital and business communities. The fintech executive had stated publicly that the company was struggling to…
Artificial intelligence has moved far beyond being a trendy buzzword in Africa. Across major cities such as Lagos, Nairobi, Johannesburg and Cairo, AI tools are now becoming part of daily life for students, entrepreneurs, remote workers, content creators and corporate…
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic is reportedly considering one of the biggest private fundraising rounds in tech history, as the competition among global AI firms becomes more intense and expensive. According to reports by the Financial Times and Reuters, the company…
Airtel Africa has postponed the planned initial public offering of its mobile money business, Airtel Money, to the second half of 2026, a move that reflects growing uncertainty across global financial markets and rising operational costs linked to geopolitical tensions.…
According to a report by Reuters, France is making a fresh push to rebuild its relationship with Africa after years of diplomatic setbacks in several West African countries that were once considered its strongest allies on the continent. Next week,…
The South African rand strengthened on Friday as global investors reacted positively to renewed hopes of a possible peace agreement between the United States and Iran, while a weaker US dollar also gave emerging market currencies fresh support. According to…
Nigeria’s growing digital economy is putting fresh pressure on young people to understand money beyond the classroom, and fintech giant OPay is stepping deeper into that conversation through a new partnership with the Central Bank of Nigeria during Global Money…
Africa’s growing technology ecosystem is gaining another boost as innovation-focused award platforms intensify efforts to recognise and support emerging startups, founders, developers and digital creators shaping the continent’s future. At a time when African startups are attracting global attention in…
Africa’s digital economy is growing fast, but one challenge continues to stand in the way of long-term progress: the shortage of highly trained technology talent. As fintech companies, startups, banks and digital service providers compete for skilled software engineers, the…
According to Notebookcheck.net, Instagram has officially ended support for end-to-end encrypted direct messages, a move that is already stirring fresh concerns among privacy experts, digital rights advocates and millions of social media users worldwide. The decision, which takes effect from…
In Nigeria’s fast-growing digital economy, fintech has become the backbone of daily business. From roadside food vendors to online fashion sellers, millions of Nigerians now rely on transfers, mobile banking apps, POS terminals and USSD codes to keep their businesses…
In a country celebrated as Africa’s fintech capital, many Nigerian small businesses are still holding tightly to cash. Across markets in Lagos, roadside shops in Abuja, tailoring stores in Aba, and food stalls in Port Harcourt, physical naira notes remain…
