EdTech

Nigeria sets 2030 target for 95% digital literacy

By 2027, we want to see 30 million Nigerians trained and digitally empowered. We cannot do this alone, which is why we are working with partners,” Kashifu Abdullahi, NITDA DG said

News

Open banking in Nigeria: Lessons from abroad and the demands of compliance

Ose Umane, a financial services lawyer, uses global case studies to discuss what Nigerian fintechs should learn regarding Open Banking

Analysis

Nigeria’s creator economy is valued at $31.2M, a new public-private report reveals

Nigeria’s cultural influence is one of its greatest exports, but influence without infrastructure cannot sustain growth.

Exclusive

SimpliRide targets drivers in second attempt to crack Nigeria’s ride-hailing market

SimpliRide’s ultimate success will depend on whether it can achieve the wide-scale adoption needed to challenge its entrenched, deep-pocketed rivals

News

Nigeria’s inflation slows to 21.8% four times in a row, but food prices still bite

Despite the statistical cooldown, pressure remains on the ground.

Exclusive

Chowdeck raises $9 million to fuel Nigeria, Ghana expansion

With a user base exceeding 1.5 million customers, CEO Femi Aluko believes the team is just "scratching the surface."

Telco

MTN Nigeria posts ₦414 billion profit in H1’25 on increased data growth, stable FX

Data revenue grew to ₦1.23 trillion, overtaking voice revenue contributions to ₦887 billion.

Exclusive

Carbin Africa to drive TIM Motors’ new & used vehicle rollout in Nigeria

Carbin Africa will support the rollout of new cars while maintaining its focus on foreign-used vehicles

Mobility

Spiro eyes 10x revenue jump to $200millon in 2025

Spiro, Africa’s leading electric mobility startup, targets $200 million revenue in 2025—a tenfold jump from 2024.

Internet

A four-step plan to fix Nigeria’s broken internet

This four-pronged approach requires political will and strategic investment. But the cost of inaction is far greater.

Financial Services

GTCO debuts on London Stock Exchange with 36.4 billion shares

The London listing represents a significant continuation of this capital-raising drive ahead of the 2026 deadline.

Internet

What Nigeria can learn from America’s digital playbook

The success of South Africa, which boosted its internet penetration from 21% to 79% in a decade through focused initiatives like the SA Connect project, proves that this model works.