Nigeria launches its first compliant stablecoin, cNGN
Nigeria launches its first compliant stablecoin, cNGN, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s financial sector.
40 African startups raised $289m in January 2025
The year is off to a bullish start for the African startup space as 40 African
NIBSS enhances NQR payment system to drive Nigeria’s cashless economy
Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) enhances Nigeria Quick Response (NQR) payment system to drive Nigeria’s cashless
Tuma Ventures enters Tanzania with new PSP licence approval
Nairobi-based fintech company specialising in “softPOS” technology, Tuma Ventures enters Tanzania with new PSP licence approval.
Lagos state partners with Huawei to advance smart transport solutions
Lagos state partners with Huawei to deploy four new Intelligent Transport System (ITS) sites across key
StarkWare launches $4 million fund to invest in blockchain startups
StarkWare launches $4 million fund to invest in African blockchain startups as the continent embraces growing
Nigeria’s SEC to issue crypto licences faster in 2025
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to issue crypto licences faster in 2025 as part of
FEC approves two initiatives to bolster Nigeria’s digital economy
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), led by President Bola Tinubu, approves two initiatives to bolster Nigeria’s
Warner Music and Audiomack expand licensing deal to more African countries
Warner Music and Audiomack expand licensing deal to include 47 additional countries, enhancing the global availability
IBM exits Nigeria, Ghana, and key African markets
American technology company IBM exits Nigeria, Ghana, and other key African markets, transferring its regional functions to MIBB,
