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Lendsqr partners with Creditregistry and CRC to offer free bureau reporting for lenders

Lendsqr, founded by Adedeji Olowe, has partnered with CreditRegistry Nigeria and CRC Credit Bureau Ltd to offer lenders free reporting.

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Mastercard Foundation picks Sewit Ahderom as new CEO, beginning January 2026

Sewit Ahderom will take over as CEO on January 1, 2026, continuing the Mastercard Foundation’s history of female leadership after Reeta Roy’s 18-year tenure.

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Pearl Nkrumah makes history as Access Bank Ghana’s first female MD

With 25 years in banking and three years shaping Access Bank Ghana’s retail arm, Pearl Nkrumah now takes the top job.

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First rate cut since COVID: CBN eases to 27% as inflation slows

Nigeria’s Central Bank cuts its benchmark interest rate to 27% for the first time since COVID, as inflation slows.

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Axian telecom Chair, Hiridjee tightens grip on Jumia as tower dispute unfolds in Uganda

Billionaire Hassanein Hiridjee’s Axian Telecom is battling in Uganda’s tower market while tightening control of Jumia.

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Kenya’s Bonto shuts down six months after getting its CBK licence

Bonto’s exit, just six months after getting its CBK licence, shows how unforgiving Kenya’s remittance market is for new players.

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Eyob Tekalign steps in as Ethiopia’s new Central Bank governor

Eyob Tekalign takes the hot seat at Ethiopia’s central bank with inflation and forex shortages waiting on his desk

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Nigeria sets 2030 target for 95% digital literacy

By 2027, we want to see 30 million Nigerians trained and digitally empowered. We cannot do this alone, which is why we are working with partners,” Kashifu Abdullahi, NITDA DG said

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AFCON 2025: Visa cardholders to get presales tickets first

Visa cardholders will get early presale access to AFCON 2025 tickets in Morocco, two days before general sales open on September 27.

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CMC Networks appoints ex-Google exec, Mahesh Jaishankar as Managing Director to lead AI push in Africa

Mahesh Jaishankar as Managing Director will now expand AI-driven connectivity across 62 markets in Africa and the Middle East.

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Fiverr cuts 30% of  workforce to double down on AI

Fiverr is cutting 30% of its workforce to focus on AI. The move raises concerns for African freelancers who depend on the platform for income.

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US investors to take majority control of TikTok under new deal with China

US investors will take majority control of TikTok in a new deal with China, creating a US-only app and shifting oversight to American firms.

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