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JPMorgan Prepares to Open a Bank in Nigeria as It Completes Central Bank Deposit
The Wall Street giant is seeking a merchant banking license and wants to begin operating before the end of 2026. Regulators have not yet given approval.
Nigerian EV Startup MAX Pushes Funding Round to $29 Million
A new investment from U.S. climate lender Nithio extends the round, as MAX bets that rising fuel prices will push commercial riders toward electric motorcycles
Moove Is Exiting Nigeria, the Market That Made It
Uber's exit from Nigeria broke the car-financing model behind one of Africa's newest unicorns. Thousands of drivers still owe on their cars
Nigeria Wants Every Building to Have a Digital Address. The Rollout Starts Today.
A new 11-character code aims to replace landmark-based directions. Its success depends on whether banks, couriers and citizens actually use it
PalmPay Launches Trust Campaign as Nigerians Weigh Fintech Reliability
'PalmPay Dey For You' pushes security features amid ongoing complaints over failed transfers and unauthorized deductions
Uber To Shut Down Operations in Nigeria, Ending a Decade of Ride-Hailing in Africa’s Biggest Market
The company says the exit, effective immediately, reflects shifting investment priorities across the continent — not the regulatory standoff that has disrupted its Lagos airport business for weeks.
Treepz Partners with CMS T&M to Digitize Public Transportation for Millions of Lagos Commuters
The mobility startup says its new deal digitizes ticketing on the CMS–Ajah corridor, but the same two companies made nearly identical claims in 2021
CMS T&M Launches TMO Rides to Enable a Faster & Cashless Transport Experience for CMS – Ajah Passengers
TMO Rides, powered by mobility technology firm Treepz, aims to cut boarding delays on one of Lagos' busiest bus corridors
Nigeria Wants 95% Financial Inclusion by 2028. Here’s What You Need To Know About Its Payments System Vision Plan
The Central Bank of Nigeria has released a sweeping payments roadmap targeting biometric payments, CBDC expansion, and cross-border integration — but structural hurdles remain
Nigeria Fined Meta $32 Million For Privacy Violations. Behind Closed Doors, The Government Quietly Reached A Settlement
The country fined Meta $32.8 million for data privacy violations — then quietly wrote off the penalty in a closed-door settlement that gutted most of its original demands