Afrieximbank launches PAPSS Card. Why now and what about AfriGo?

Afrieximbank announces PAPSS card, following in the footsteps of Nigeria's AfriGo. Why are there more domestic card schemes in Africa? Verve.

Condia Insider: How Nigeria’s new tax law will affect you

Nigeria’s new tax law introduces tax exemptions for low income earners, audit exemptions for small businesses, crypto taxation, and new rules for remote workers. Here’s what individuals and companies need to know.

Nigeria’s ride-hailing union, AUATON, pass vote of no confidence on president

The leadership crisis deals a significant blow to a union whose very inception was a protracted battle, culminating only in late 2023 after years of fragmentation.

Nigeria captures 33% of African blockchain deals as continent outpaces global adoption

Nigeria grabs 33% of all blockchain deals across Africa while the continent doubles global blockchain adoption rates, reaching 7.4% of total VC funding.

Why AI adoption in Nigeria isn’t just a tech problem

In the race to build Africa’s future, the biggest hurdle isn’t money or infrastructure. It’s a deeply ingrained belief that we’re better off not touching things that seem to be working.

Nigeria’s inflation cools to 22.97% in May as food risks mount

Nigeria's headline inflation has decelerated for the second time consecutively in the month of May

How open banking will change how fintechs manage API integrations with banks

Even though fintechs have made impressive strides in Nigeria’s financial ecosystem, there are serious challenges with how they currently access bank data.

MultiChoice loses 1.2 million subscribers as currency woes impact revenue

Nigeria, the continent's most populous nation, accounted for over half of the 7% subscriber decline in the Rest of Africa segment, which ended the year with 7.5 million customers.

Binance’s former crime compliance lead steps down after detention in Nigeria

Tigran Gambaryan, who helped steer Binance’s global compliance strategy, resigns months after a protracted legal battle in Nigeria tested the crypto exchange’s standing in Africa and beyond.

20 fellows selected for MTN’s media innovation programme (MIP) 2025

MTN, Pan-Atlantic University admits Salem King, David Afolayan and 18 others to its highly-selective MIP programme for 2025.

Blockchain.com opens Nigeria office as first foreign crypto firm to establish physical presence

CEO Peter Smith says the exchange plans to enter Turkey too, following the country's transformation from grey-listed crypto market to regulated investment destination.

JAMB 2025 exam failure: How a software glitch undermined nearly 400,000 students

Behind it all was a catastrophic systems failure. A software glitch compromised the exam experience of nearly 380,000 candidates.