Victory Emmanuel

What drives success in cross-border payments? Speed and customer experience, according to new report

A new report on Emerging Trends in Cross-Border Payments by Favour Aroghene Ndulu (Payment Marketing Expert) and Paschal Okeke (Head of Ops & Expansion at CrissCross) explores the critical role of rapid transaction speeds, market opportunities for cross-border payments in Africa, marketing and growth strategies for 2025 and more.

Meet seven tech startups solving Africa’s socio-economic challenges

‘Tech for good’ has been having a moment. Meet the seven African companies leading the way on that front.

AWS now accepts payments in Naira, easing cloud access for Nigerian businesses

Nigerian tech companies can breathe easier as local currency payments would help ease the burden of dollar-priced cloud services on Naira revenues.

The 15 promising healthtech innovations at CES 2025 that stole the show

A quick look at new health standards taking centre stage at CES 2025, which ran from January 7 to 10.

Your stress-free guide to registering for the WAEC PC 1 Resit 2025

For this first series, candidates can choose to resit only the subjects they wish to improve.

16 good movies to watch on Netflix this Christmas

Your 2024 Christmas watchlist is here!

PBR Life Sciences raises $1M pre-seed to expand AI-powered healthcare data platforms across Africa

Previously targeting 1000 pharmacies in Nigeria, PBR will use this new funding to expand its AI-driven health data solutions in Ghana and Kenya.

Allawee credit card launch in partnership with Mastercard, in line with Credicorp 2030 mandate

Allawee, in collaboration with Mastercard, Providus Bank, and Remita has launched a credit card in Nigeria. The launch aligns with Creditcorp's 2030 mandate.

How to know if your iPhone or Android phone is eSIM-compatible 

Learn how eSIMs work, how to check if your iOS or Android phone supports it, activation and explore a list of other compatible smartphones in Nigeria.

Drivers in Côte d’Ivoire to receive up to $500 in-app loans from Yango

Gig workers in Côte d'Ivoire are getting lending solutions thanks to this initiative. It’s currently exclusive to Yango's partner drivers, but there are plans to expand it to consumers, food delivery agents, and merchants in the future.

Black tax accounts for almost 50% of UK-Nigeria remittances per Ohentpay report

The report also states that these earnings are used to provide financial support for their loved ones back home and more below.

Sonatel leads $1 million investment in Senegalese healthtech Eyone

Eyone plans to connect patients, healthcare providers, and other key stakeholders, ushering in a new era of efficient and accessible healthcare.