Features

Inside Sycamore’s ambition to become a financial powerhouse 

Sycamore co-founders talk about the company’s first six years, its evolution and ambitious plans, including the launch of its asset management arm with over ₦10 billion in assets under management.

EdTech

Nigerian Edtech Gradely names Adebayo Alomaja as Deputy CEO

Gradely has been serving students in eight African countries, as well as Africans in the diaspora.

News

Unity Bank appoints acting CEO as Providus merger looms

Kolawole's immediate priority will be to stabilise the bank's operations, particularly following the apex banks's ₦750 billion financial support in two tranches

News

Nigeria’s inflation figures fall to 23.1%, one month after rebasing exercise

The Nigerian economy continues to adjust to the price shocks experienced since President Tinubu's assumption of office

News

Tizeti accelerates West African expansion with fiber deployment

"In areas where we have unlimited internet service; we have achieved a minimum of 80% penetration in all communities," said founder and CEO of Tizeti, Kendall Ananyi

Fintech

Nigeria ends 13-year Remita partnership, launches new treasury system

While the company has demonstrated resilience in the past, including surviving a Senate probe in 2016, the loss of this major government contract will undoubtedly impact its revenue streams

Mobility

Meet the Cars45 Mafia: ex-employees turned founders

This group consists of Cars45 employees who have gone on to fund some of Africa's most exciting companies.

Financial Services

SANEF taps ex-Diamond Bank executive Uzoebo as CEO to drive financial inclusion

Uzoebo is the second female to hold the top position in a row.

Fintech

VFD Group invests ₦5 billion in fintech arm, V Bank 

This move aligns with the broader trend of parent companies investing heavily in their fintech subsidiaries to capitalise on the financial services market in Nigeria

News

No pressure, Cardoso: CBN holds rate at 27.50%

This marks an ending to a rate tightening cycle since CBN Governor Yemi Cardoso took office in September 2023

News

Nigeria’s new inflation figures fall to 24.48%, after rebasing exercise

Since December 18, 2024, after the NBS was hacked for nearly a month, a lot of things have radically changed about the agency, raising eyebrows regarding the means of operations. 

Startups

Cafe One raises co-working prices citing rising costs

The general manager said the company had absorbed significant cost increases throughout 2024, including a 400% rise in some locations, before this development