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Justina Salami Salami

Journalist for Condia. Beats are news and development. Reach me at justinaize247@gmail.com.
Financial Services

Stanbic IBTC names Chukwuma Nwokocha as Group CEO 

Stanbic IBTC appoints Chukwuma Nwokocha as Group CEO after interim leadership, as the bank eyes growth amid recapitalisation and challenges.

Funding

Lisk launches $15M fund to back Web3 startups in Africa, Asia

Lisk has launched a $15M Web3 fund to back startups in Africa, Latin America, and Asia targeting fintech, payments, and inclusion.

News

MTN MoMo customers to enjoy free transfers on Independence day

MoMo Payment Service Bank is marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day with 24 hours of free money transfers nationwide on October 1.

News

Ethiopia holds rate at 15% as inflation eases but stays above target

The National Bank of Ethiopia kept its benchmark rate at 15% as inflation eased to 13.6% in August despite Nigeria’s recent rate cut.

Mobility

LagRide introduces  40% trip discount  to support Lagosians during flooding

LagRide is offering a 40% discount for Lagosians to ease challenges caused by flooding, while preparing to launch the Omni mini bus.

Mobility

Uber shuts down in Côte d’Ivoire after six years

Uber has shut down in Côte d’Ivoire after six years, its first withdrawal in Africa. Cash-flow struggles forced the global giant out.

Healthtech

Ilara Health downsizes operations due to lack of funding

Kenya’s Ilara Health downsizes operations after funding setbacks. The healthtech startup lays off staff, echoing MedSaf’s shutdown.

Fintech

PayPal commits $100M to MENA and Africa expansion

PayPal invests $100M in MENA and Africa via PayPal Ventures, boosting payments and hiring despite global regulatory challenges.

Funding

Acumen raises $246M to scale clean energy in Africa

Impact investor Acumen has secured $246.5 million to expand clean energy access in Africa’s hardest-to-reach markets.

News

First rate cut since COVID: CBN eases to 27% as inflation slows

Nigeria’s Central Bank cuts its benchmark interest rate to 27% for the first time since COVID, as inflation slows.

News

Axian telecom Chair, Hiridjee tightens grip on Jumia as tower dispute unfolds in Uganda

Billionaire Hassanein Hiridjee’s Axian Telecom is battling in Uganda’s tower market while tightening control of Jumia.

Mobility

Drivers give Moove a three-day ultimatum to reverse 100% remittance hike

AUATON has given Uber and Moove a three-day ultimatum to reverse a 100% hike in the Drive-to-Own remittance.

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