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Nigeria Moves to Create Single Regulator for Fintechs
Nigeria’s House of Representatives is considering a bill to establish the Nigerian Fintech Regulatory Commission (NFRC) — a…
Wakanow Acquires Nairabox to Redefine Africa’s Travel and Entertainment Experience
Wakanow, Africa’s leading online travel group, has acquired Nairabox, Nigeria’s popular event and cinema ticketing platform, marking a…
Lagos Pitches Itself as “Africa’s Digital Launchpad” at GITEX Nigeria
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu declared the state “a launchpad for Africa’s tomorrow” as Nigeria’s commercial capital kicked off…
President Tinubu Scraps 5% Telecom Tax in Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu has revoked the 5% excise tax on telecommunications services, ending months of uncertainty and easing…
Itana Opens Applications for Digital Residency Launchpad
Itana, Africa’s first Digital Special Economic Zone, has opened applications for its Digital Residency Launchpad, a curated private…
Okra Co-Founder Fara Ashiru Joins UK’s Kernel
Fara Ashiru, co-founder and CEO of Nigeria’s open-finance startup Okra, has joined UK-based Kernel as Head of Engineering.…
Chowdeck Acquires POS startup Mira to Become Full-Stack Foodtech Platform
Nigerian delivery giant Chowdeck has acquired Mira, a fast-growing point-of-sale (POS) platform serving the food and hospitality sector,…
Flutterwave Acquires Payment License in Cameroon To Offer Digital Payment Services
African fintech giant Flutterwave has officially launched its suite of digital payment services in Cameroon, marking a significant…
PaidHR Raises $1.8M to Scale Financial Access for Africa’s Workforce
Nigerian HR tech startup PaidHR has raised a $1.8 million seed round, led by Accion Venture Lab, to…
Netflix Hikes Prices Again in Nigeria
Netflix has hiked subscription fees in Nigeria for the first time in 2025 — its third increase since…