OPay named digital bank and financial inclusion leader at BAFI 2026

OPay won two prestigious awards at the 14th BusinessDay Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI) Awards 2026.

Send App by Flutterwave Named Headline Sponsor of EbonyLife Place London Launch as Flutterwave Becomes Exclusive Payments Partner

Partnership brings payment technology and diaspora engagement to Mo Abudu’s new destination for African film, food, fashion, art and music.

Bujeti and Nigeria Housing Market publish Concrete & Cash Flow, a report on how money moves through Nigerian real estate

Ten operators, interviewed on an identical question frame, describe a sector rebased into Nigeria’s third-largest and still unable to measure itself.

TCL Showcases 2026 SQD Mini LED TVs and Smart Home Innovations for Nigeria at West Africa Regional Launch in Côte d’Ivoire

The regional launch highlights TCL’s expanding premium technology portfolio for Nigeria, led by its latest SQD Mini LED entertainment alongside QD-Mini LED, intelligent cooling, modern refrigeration, advanced laundry solutions and connected displays.

Flutterwave CEO Joins OpenAI, NVIDIA, Microsoft and AMD-led Advisory Board in Silicon Valley

Flutterwave Founder and CEO Olugbenga “GB” Agboola has been named to the Founders Council of the Silicon Valley & The World Advisory Board, a Semafor initiative co-chaired by leaders from OpenAI, NVIDIA, Microsoft, Alphabet, and AMD. He will bring an African perspective to global conversations on technology, AI, and economic growth.

Wetech 2026 Puts Women at the Heart of AI, Capital and Leadership in African Tech

Wetech 2026 brought over 1,000 women to Lagos to explore the future of AI, entrepreneurship, funding and leadership in African tech. The conference also awarded ₦8.5 million to three women-led startups through PitchHer 2026, supporting innovations in fertility care, rehabilitation technology and AI-powered fashion production.

Stablecoin vs Bitcoin: A Decision Framework for African Businesses

Bitcoin and stablecoins serve different purposes for businesses. While Bitcoin offers exposure to market upside, stablecoins provide more predictable value for payments and settlement. The right choice depends on whether the goal is treasury, payments, or long-term investment.

Nigeria Software Testing Week 2026 to Convene Government, Industry Professionals and Emerging Talent Across Five States Around “The Trust Economy”

The six-day national programme will move through Enugu, Kwara, Abuja, Benue and Lagos, bringing software quality out of the testing room and into conversations about business resilience, public infrastructure, AI, regulation, talent and economic trust.

Pesa Expands to Australia to Deliver Transparent Financial Services for International Communities

Authorized by local financial regulator AUSTRAC, Pesa connects directly into Australian payment infrastructure to offer clear exchange rates, zero hidden fees, and rapid transfers

How Nexar Is Solving Africa’s Digital Infrastructure Problem, One Service at a Time.

Nexar is a startup that wants to build the solution to every need of an African internet user in a single app.

Access Bank partners with Aktivate to drive SME growth through creator partnerships

Access Bank has partnered with Aktivate to help its SME customers grow through affordable creator-led marketing, offering eligible businesses access to over 50,000 verified creators for just ₦5,000.

Flutterwave CEO, Olugbenga Agboola, only Nigerian named on Top 100 Fintech Leaders 2026 list by Fintech Magazine

Flutterwave Founder and CEO Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola has been named the only Nigerian on Fintech Magazine’s Top 100 Fintech Leaders 2026 list, recognising his leadership in building financial infrastructure for digital commerce, financial inclusion and cross-border trade.