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

YC alum and ex-FairMoney exec returns with travel-focused fintech, Timon

Timon isn’t a booking site or another virtual dollar card; it’s a fintech built for travellers moving in and out of Africa. Behind it is Tomi Ayorinde—a YC alum and repeat founder who previously exited to FairMoney.

How Oneremit processed over $20 million in H1 2025 with a concierge model

Oneremit uses a blend of modern technology and old-school relationship banking to differentiate itself in Africa's cross-border payment space.

Zepz to use stablecoins to optimise its remittance back-office infrastructure

Zepz to integrate stablecoins like USDC into its remittance infrastructure. Here's how this shift may reshape cross-border money movement.

Nigeria targets tax leakages with real-time VAT platform

“By monitoring VAT-eligible activities in real time, we are fostering a transparent digital marketplace for all stakeholders," the FIRS chief Zacch Adedeji said

GTCO debuts on London Stock Exchange with 36.4 billion shares

The London listing represents a significant continuation of this capital-raising drive ahead of the 2026 deadline.

8 takeways on the Future of Finance from Money2020 2025

Ola Daramola, CEO and Co-founder of an African cross-border payment fintech, shares his Money2020 takeaways on the future of finance.

Sterling Bank seeks shareholders nod for $400 million raise

Sterling Bank Plc, will raise as much as $400 million to meet a looming regulatory deadline for a significant capital increase.

EXCLUSIVE: Access Holdings acquired ARM Pensions for ₦152 billion in 2024

The current business combination between Access pension and ARM is sure to give Stanbic IBTC Pension Managers some pressure in pole position.

Kenya’s Equity Group enters Health Insurance market as integrated banking model takes shape

Backed by strong digital platform growth, this expansion aligns with its growing digital footprint and strong financial performance.

EXCLUSIVE: Access Holdings shifts to consolidation phase after expansion drive

This strategic pivot is intended to address concerns among some shareholders and analysts who, despite the bank's significant expansion, have deemed its stock undervalued.