Juicyway COO, Justin Ziegler, exits startup after four years

Justin Ziegler has left his role as chief operating officer of Juicyway, the cross-border fintech startup after four years. The company is yet to name a replacement.

Former SpaceX director joins Terra Industries as VP of Strategy

Ben MacWilliams, a former SpaceX director, has joined Nigerian defence startup Terra Industries as Vice President of Strategy.

Standard Bank targets OPay stake as fintech giant prepares for US IPO

Standard Bank is reportedly exploring a stake in OPay just as the fintech targets a US IPO.

A $50 billion lawsuit puts Nigeria’s telecoms industry on trial

A ₦50 billion lawsuit against Nigeria’s telecom giants could shift the burden of proof over disputed data usage from consumers to network providers.

Nigeria’s Terra Industries gets $18 million in extended seed round

Terra Industries is scaling beyond Africa through fresh funding, manufacturing expansion, partnerships, and international growth while keeping its roots on the continent.

Itana adds Mr Eazi’s Choplife to its digital free trade zone

Itana has signed Mr Eazi's Choplife, expanding its digital free trade zone beyond software startups into digital entertainment and intellectual property.

IFC to anchor $50 million funding for Jumia

The International Finance Corporation will provide $25 million to anchor a $50 million funding package for Jumia, the company revealed today.

CBN opens applications for second regulatory sandbox cohort

The CBN has opened applications for the second cohort of its regulatory sandbox, with a focus on stablecoins, open banking, and fraud prevention.

Adegoke Olubusi steps down as Helium Health CEO after nearly a decade

Helium Health CEO and co-founder Adegoke Olubusi has stepped down after nearly 10 years, marking another leadership transition at the healthtech startup.

Mastercard appoints 19-year insider, Yasemin Bedir, as EEMEA head 

Mastercard has appointed Yasemin Bedir, a 19-year veteran, as president of its Eastern Europe, Middle East and African operations.

South Africa’s central bank begins phasing out PASA in payments system overhaul

SARB will phase out PASA as it reforms South Africa's payments system, saying everyday card payments and transfers will continue as usual.

Maiaddy Business launches to help Nigerian businesses manage their digital identity

Maiaddy launches Maiaddy Business, helping Nigerian businesses verify and manage their digital presence from one platform.