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.

OPay Names Top 10 Teams in N18m National Innovation Challenge

OPay has announced the top 10 teams advancing to the Boot Camp stage of its N18 million National Innovation Challenge.

Skydd Unveils V3, Introducing a New App and Eight Products Built Around the Nigerian Life Journey

Skydd has unveiled V3, introducing a new app and eight products covering savings, income protection, education, life, auto, property, health, and travel needs.

Bujeti Launches Perks, Unlocking More Than $2M in Software Credits and Discounts for African Businesses

The finance control platform is bringing offers from Google Cloud, AWS, Amplitude, Cloudflare, Anthropic and nearly 50 other partners into every customer account, helping businesses spend less on the tools they already use.

Flutterwave convenes global leaders at UNGA 2026 to power Africa’s next decade of growth

The exclusive executive forum connects global capital, multinational enterprises, DFIs, and governments to accelerate continental trade and investment.