Mastercard appoints 19-year insider, Yasemin Bedir, as EEMEA head 

Mastercard has appointed Yasemin Bedir, a 19-year veteran, as president of its Eastern Europe, Middle East and African operations.

South Africa’s central bank begins phasing out PASA in payments system overhaul

SARB will phase out PASA as it reforms South Africa's payments system, saying everyday card payments and transfers will continue as usual.

Maiaddy Business launches to help Nigerian businesses manage their digital identity

Maiaddy launches Maiaddy Business, helping Nigerian businesses verify and manage their digital presence from one platform.

Level Up: How Fikeyinmi Odulaja went from being rejected to landing roles at global companies 

In this conversation, she talks about how not being afraid to be seen trying has proved successful, how she made up an excuse to quit law, and how learning to follow her curiosity has helped her build a career.

Top 20 Nigerian Fintech Companies in 2026

The top fintech companies in Nigeria shaping digital banking and payments.

When a viral video costs you your job: How social media is rewriting workplace policy in Nigeria 

Employees are increasingly recording content around their 9-to-5 jobs, such as "GRWM" and "DIML". Companies are writing rules for engagement.

The Covenant University mafia produced fintech giants. Early Attoh went a different way

From a campus with no phones to a flat in London, Early Attoh built a design career that has left its fingerprints on some of the most used digital products in Nigeria and the UK.

Why great healthtech products still fail without great operators

Great healthtech products don't fail because of technology; they fail when real-world healthcare realities are overlooked.

IHS shareholders approve MTN’s full takeover plan

More than two-thirds of the shareholders who voted said yes to the deal.

Clea wants to make cross-border payments seamless for Nigerian businesses

Since launching in 2025, Clea has processed nearly $30 million in cross-border transactions, using stablecoins to help businesses move money faster.

Moove hits $2.1 billion valuation as it raises $250 million Series C 

Moove, the Lagos-born mobility fintech, has raised $250 million in a Series C round, valuing the company at $2.1 billion. This confirms Moove's long-anticipated unicorn status.

PalmPay eyes Hong Kong IPO, joining OPay in Africa’s fintech listing race

PalmPay, the Africa-focused fintech, is reportedly preparing for an initial public offering in Hong Kong, according to Bloomberg.