Visa has backed Tunisian startup Konnect and Morocco’s PayTic after both completed its Africa Fintech Accelerator. The move strengthens Visa’s push to support digital innovation and expand financial inclusion across the continent.
CBEX lured Nigerians with promises of fast returns powered by AI, but by April 2025, it all came crashing down. From Telegram hype to vanishing funds, this is the story of how a tech-wrapped Ponzi scheme fooled many—and why financial education is more crucial than ever.
Solape Akinpelu, founder of Nigerian fintech platform HerVest, has won the 2025 Aurora Tech Award, securing $30,000 in funding and global recognition for her work empowering African women through financial inclusion.
AI startups building practical applications on large language models are seeing explosive growth, drawing billions in investment and transforming how businesses and consumers interact with technology. From coding tools to AI-powered search engines, these agile companies are scaling faster than any previous tech wave.
J.P. Morgan has advised investors to reduce exposure to Nigerian assets, citing increased macroeconomic risks from falling oil prices and global trade tensions. The bank’s latest report warns of currency pressure and potential capital flight if conditions worsen.
Gold has surged to an all-time high of $3,200 per ounce as investors rush to safe-haven assets amid escalating U.S.-China trade tensions. Meanwhile, Bitcoin is making headlines too, rising 16% over the past year. Could this be the new normal for global markets?
AfriLabs has received a generous $150,000 donation from the Airbnb Community Fund. The funding will help strengthen Africa’s innovation ecosystem by supporting tech hubs and entrepreneurs across the continent.
Nigeria’s top corporates—including MTN, Dangote, Nestlé, and BUA—lost a staggering N2.17 trillion to forex pressures in 2024, as naira devaluation redefined bottom-line performance across key sectors.
After two earlier attempts, Henri Ousmane Gueye finally wins big at the 2024 Africa’s Business Heroes Prize Competition, taking home $300K for EyOne, his groundbreaking health-tech company making waves in Senegal’s healthcare sector.
Wema Bank has delivered its highest financial performance in five years, recording N433.43 billion in gross earnings and N102.5 billion in pre-tax profit for 2024. A mix of strong loan growth, smart investments, and digital banking innovation fueled this milestone year.