Justina Salami

UBA eyes small business market with massive pos terminal launch

UBA has launched 46,000 smart PoS terminals in Nigeria under its new RedPay brand, in a strategic move to reclaim market share from dominant fintechs like Moniepoint, OPay, and PalmPay.

JAMB 2025 exam failure: How a software glitch undermined nearly 400,000 students

Behind it all was a catastrophic systems failure. A software glitch compromised the exam experience of nearly 380,000 candidates.

Top 7 fastest-growing healthtech companies in Africa 

Africa’s healthcare sector is booming and tech-first companies are leading the charge. From Nigeria to Morocco, meet the firms redefining healthcare growth.

Can you use Stripe in your African country? Here’s the 2025 list.

Stripe now supports tax automation in 19 African countries, including Nigeria, Kenya, and Morocco. Here’s what founders need to know.

Nigeria’s first biochar plant opens in cross river by Releaf Earth

Releaf Earth has launched Nigeria’s first industrial biochar facility in Cross River, combining carbon removal with regenerative agriculture to empower rural communities.

AfDB-Backed TechPark CV Turns Cabo Verde into a Cyber Island

With African Development Bank backing, Cabo Verde’s TechPark CV is transforming the island nation into a thriving digital economy hub for West Africa and beyond.

BREAKING: Stripe now supports tax payments in five new African countries

By adding tax support in five African nations, Stripe is signalling a deeper commitment beyond just payment processing. It’s building infrastructure for end-to-end compliance across the continent.

NIPOST strikes direct mail deal with KLM

NIPOST signs a historic direct mail partnership with KLM to enhance Nigeria's international logistics, supporting SMEs with faster, safer cross-border delivery.

Green Voyage, MyStocks.Africa tap $100M African carbon industry

Kenya’s Green Voyage partners with MyStocks.Africa to unlock Africa’s voluntary carbon credit market, enabling $100 investments in climate projects like reforestation.

Jumia stock rallies 20% on future profit hopes

Jumia’s stock rose 20% Friday after the company reaffirmed its path to profitability by 2027, even as losses widened and revenue fell in Q1 2025.

BREAKING: Airtel Money plans 2026 IPO amid fintech growth push

Airtel Money has been a significant growth driver for Airtel Africa. The service operates in 14 countries across the continent, including key markets like Zambia, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Swedfund backs TLG fund with $15 million to strengthen SMEs

Swedfund has invested $15 million in the TLG Africa Growth Impact Fund II to help bridge Africa’s SME financing gap. The fund targets job creation and economic recovery for small and medium-sized businesses, working alongside global partners.