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Nigeria Central Bank Fines Paystack ₦250M over Zap Wallet Violation
Nigeria’s Central Bank has fined Paystack ₦250 million ($190,000) for allegedly operating its new consumer app, Zap by…
Bolt Rolls Out Electric Tricycles in Lagos, Nigeria
Ride-hailing platform Bolt has launched its first fleet of electric tricycles in Lagos, Nigeria — a major step…
i3 Selects 7 African Startups to Transform Pharmacy Care, Backed by Gates Foundation and Others
Seven African healthtech startups have been selected for the third cohort of the Investing in Innovation Africa (i3)…
Kofa Raises $8.1M to Scale AI-Powered Battery-Swapping in Urban Africa
Ghana-based clean energy startup Kofa has closed an $8.1 million pre-Series A round to expand its AI-powered battery-swapping…
Nigeria’s Central Bank To Launch Open Banking in August 2025
Nigeria’s Central Bank (CBN) has approved the launch of open banking, requiring banks to start sharing customer data…
Tendo Secures Renew Capital Funding to Power Social Media eCommerce
Ghana-based startup Tendo, which enables anyone to sell online without buying inventory upfront with just a smartphone and…
Court Rules In Favor Member of Parliament in WhatsApp Defamation Case
A Cape Coast High Court has ruled in favor of Assin South MP, Rev. John Ntim Fordjour, in…
C-One Ventures Acquires Nigeria’s Bankly to Expand Fintech Portfolio
C-One Ventures has fully acquired Bankly, a Nigerian fintech startup and licensed microfinance bank. The company will be…
MTN Group Confirms 5,700 Ghana Customers Potentially Affected
MTN Group has disclosed a cybersecurity incident but says all platforms remain fully operational. Why it matters The…
Zeepay Secures $18M Debt Funding to Boost Remittance Operations
Zeepay, a player in Africa’s digital remittance and mobile money space, has secured $18 million debt funding. Why…