Ventures Platform closes its second fund at $84 million

Ventures Platform has reached the final close of its second institutional fund, VP Pan-African Fund II, at $84 million.

How to watch EPL, La Liga, and Serie A matches in Nigeria in 2026

Find the best legal ways to watch the Premier League, La Liga, and Serie A in Nigeria in 2026, with prices, platforms, and free options.

VFD Microfinance Bank appoints Nonso Kenneth Okoye as MD

VFD Microfinance Bank appoints Nonso Kenneth Okoye as MD and CEO, bringing over 20 years of banking, risk, and operational leadership experience.

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.