Afreximbank launches trade company to promote large scale trade in value added goods

Afreximbank launches ATDC with $1B pledge to boost intra African trade in minerals and value added goods at IATF 2025 in Algiers.

Qatar limits Nigerian visa access to families and women

Qatar has tightened visa rules for Nigerian travellers, banning solo male visitors and mandating return travel, 5-star hotels, and stricter screening.

Women aged 30+ power Nigeria’s shipping boom

Women aged 30 to 35 powered Nigeria’s ₦8.8bn shipping boom in 2024, leading exports of clothing, food, and beauty products to the diaspora.

Bolt becomes Nigeria’s most downloaded ride-hailing app, beating its peers

Bolt is now Nigeria’s most downloaded ride-hailing app, surpassing Uber and InDrive, as it expands to more cities and rolls out new features.

Leadway Holdings fully acquires  PAL Pensions in renewed battle for market share

Leadway Holdings acquires PAL Pensions in a merger with Leadway Pensure, creating one of Nigeria’s top three PFAs by assets.

Hux Ventures shuts down fund, transitions to studio

The team will now cofound and scale startups from inside.

Open banking in Nigeria: Lessons from abroad and the demands of compliance

Ose Umane, a financial services lawyer, uses global case studies to discuss what Nigerian fintechs should learn regarding Open Banking

After two years, Ethiopia’s Mamo Mihretu quits Central Bank post to chase “other passions”

Mamo Mihretu leaves after leading Ethiopia’s central bank through its boldest reforms in 50 years.

Tade Ogidan joins Tantalizers board as company reaches into entertainment

Tade Ogidan joins Tantalizers Plc board as the company blends food with entertainment to drive growth and expansion.

Africa can’t afford to be left behind in AI, says Nigeria’s Bosun Tijani in GITEX Nigeria address

At GITEX Nigeria 2025, Bosun Tijani warns Africa must lead in AI, not just consume. With only 16 nations having AI strategies, Nigeria faces pressure to act.

Cyberattacks hit 42M web incidents in H1 2025

Kaspersky warns at GITEX Nigeria as cyberattacks in the region surge past 100 million in 2025.

Anchor celebrates third anniversary with $2.5 billion processed and key regulatory licences

Anchor, a YC-backed BaaS startup celebrates third anniversary with multiple licenses, 300+ clients and over $2.5B processed