The CBN announced a fintech licence shake-up in 2026, the process began a year earlier

In January 2026, a CBN director, Yemi Solaja told the Committee of Heads of Banks' Operations conference in Lagos that institutions including Moniepoint MFB, OPay, and Kuda Bank had already been upgraded.

GTCO’s fintech is moving deeper into Nigeria’s payment infrastructure

GTCO’s HabariPay made ₦7.8bn in profit in H1 2026 as the fintech subsidiary expands its payment gateway, switching and infrastructure business.

How OnePurze’s 20-country launch exposes the regulatory realities of cross-border fintech

OnePurze’s expansion across 20+ countries highlights the regulatory hurdles facing African fintechs. From CBN rules to BCEAO and Bank of Ghana mandates, partner licencing remains the key to cross-border settlement.

Spiro hits 95,000 motorcycles and enters Cameroon

African e-mobility startup Spiro has deployed 95,000 electric motorcycles across seven African markets and expanded into Cameroon while launching a women-focused e-mobility initiative with ESP.

Afreximbank and others lend $50 million to Spiro

Spiro secures $50 million from Afreximbank and others to expand its electric motorcycle and battery-swapping network across Africa.

Ex-CIG Motors Director, Jubril Arogundade, engages legal counsel to fight fraud allegations

Arogundade characterised CIG Motor's allegations as a "calculated attempt to rewrite the narrative and deflect attention."

How the Nigerian life simulator Lagos Life game works

See how Lagos Life let players work, earn money, rent homes and build virtual lives in Lagos.

Different Ways to Use ChatGPT For Free Without Paying A Subscription

Know the different ways to use ChatGPT for free without paying for a personal subscription.

Why the iPhone Duo could change what Nigerians expect from Foldable Phones

What Nigerians might expect from foldable phones as Apple's first foldable iPhone enters the market.