News

Equinix expands Lagos Data Center amid Africa’s digital boom

“Nigeria is a crucial market for Equinix," Bruce Owen, President of EMEA at Equinix, said during a ribbon-cutting ceremony of the newly expanded site, which held in Lagos.

Exclusive

Nigerian Grocery Startup MyFoodAngels pivots to eco-friendly packaging

Exploring biodegradable plastics as a long-term delivery solution will make the company the first grocery delivery platform to pivot into eco-friendly packaging, often claimed to be sustainable for the planet

Fintech

EXCLUSIVE: Moniepoint tests remittance product

This new offering is currently in an invite-only beta stage and precedes a planned public launch

Fintech

Paystack dabbles into consumer payments with fast transfers app, Zap

Zap is not trying to be a neobank. It is focused on one thing—bank transfers, fast, Shola Akinlade, Paystack Co-founder and CEO said

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.