Joseph Olaoluwa

Access Holdings installs Ike as group CEO in 48-hour leadership overhaul

It comes just 24 hours after Roosevelt Ogbonna stepped down from his position as a non-executive director at the holding company to focus solely on his role as CEO of Access Bank Plc

Ogbonna steps down from Access Holdings board after three years

One of his most significant recent achievements includes spearheading the acquisition of the National Bank of Kenya (NBK) from the KCB Group

Nigeria mandates POS geotagging, placing a 60-day test on fintechs

While the move may disrupt informal operators, it’s expected to strengthen trust in digital payments and improve traceability across Nigeria’s financial system.

Jumia taps Axian Telecoms CEO for key board role

The move comes after the board's membership fell below the six members required by its articles of association

SimpliRide targets drivers in second attempt to crack Nigeria’s ride-hailing market

SimpliRide’s ultimate success will depend on whether it can achieve the wide-scale adoption needed to challenge its entrenched, deep-pocketed rivals

Congo gets AfDB $602,000 grant to rebase GDP, curb debt ratio

"This project aims to ensure that Congo's GDP reflects its true value,” Economy Minister Ludovic Ngatse said

Nigeria’s inflation slows to 21.8% four times in a row, but food prices still bite

Despite the statistical cooldown, pressure remains on the ground.

IHS stocks jumps 8% on better than expected Q2 2025 results

The New York-listed shares rose 8% to $7.33, a stark recovery from the $2 level where the stock hovered for most of 2024.

Chowdeck raises $9 million to fuel Nigeria, Ghana expansion

With a user base exceeding 1.5 million customers, CEO Femi Aluko believes the team is just "scratching the surface."

Ahead of 2027 profitability target, Jumia’s revenue grows 25% in Q2 2025

“Our second quarter results reinforces our confidence in achieving full-year profitability in 2027,” said CEO Francis Dufay, who sounded quite confident.

Shoprite exits Ghana and Malawi in continental retreat

Years of losses and difficult trading conditions have prompted a strategic reset for Shoprite.

Condia receives award for fostering an inclusive tech ecosystem 

The award is coming 10 months after the tech publication executed a strategic rebrand from its former identity, Benjamindada.com, to Condia