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Paystack Co-Founder Says He Was Fired Mid-Probe, Denies Wrongdoing
Paystack’s co-founder and longtime technical lead, Ezra Olubi, says the company terminated him before an “independent” investigation into…
Nigeria’s ISP Market Shrinks as Spectranet, Starlink, FibreOne Capture 65% of Customers
Nigeria’s Internet Service Provider (ISP) market is contracting fast, even as demand for high-speed broadband accelerates — and…
Why Nigerian Startups Are Avoiding Local IPOs
Nigerian startups are steering clear of listing on the country’s stock exchange — and the weak naira is…
Ventures Platform Secures $64M to Power Africa’s Next Tech Wave
Africa’s seed-stage powerhouse, Ventures Platform, has announced a $64 million first close for its second fund — VP…
Chowdeck Hits 1 Million Orders a Month, Setting New Record for Africa’s Convenience Economy
Nigeria’s on-demand delivery giant Chowdeck has surpassed 1 million customer orders per month, becoming the first African platform…
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…
Paga Expands to U.S. with Digital Banking for African Diaspora
UK-headquartered fintech Paga Group has launched in the U.S., rolling out digital banking services tailored to Africans living…
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…
Leading Tech Brands Drive Future Digital Economy To Support Nigeria’s US$1 Trillion 2030 Vision
Nigeria has risen to the forefront of Africa’s digital economy with a powerful ecosystem that is both homegrown…