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MTN appoints Shoyinka Shodunke as Head of IT Core Design and Delivery, effective March 1, 2026

MTN Group has announced the appointment of Shoyinka Shodunke as Executive: IT Core Design and Delivery, effective 1… The post MTN appoints Shoyinka Shodunke as

2026/01/24

Zenith Bank enters Kenya with Paramount Bank acquisition

Zenith Bank Nigeria PLC has finally received regulatory clearance from the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) to acquire… The post Zenith Bank enters Kenya with

2026/01/23

Wizkid & Asake’s ‘Jogodo’ becomes fastest African song to surpass 10 million streams on Spotify

Wizkid and Asake have set a new record with their latest collaboration, “Jogodo,” which crossed 10 million Spotify… The post Wizkid & Asake’s ‘Jogodo’ becomes fastest

2026/01/23

NCC licensed 46 MVNOs in two years but only 2 are operational. Here is why

In 2022, when the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) introduced the Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) license to the… The post NCC licensed 46 MVNOs

2026/01/23

EFCC indicts 9 fintech and investment firms in ₦18bn scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has indicted nine fintech and investment-related companies in connection with a… The post EFCC indicts 9 fintech

2026/01/23

Paystack terminates Fansted: What a ‘high-risk’ label really means for African startups

When Paystack terminates a startup, panic is usually the first response. Payments are oxygen. Remove them, and most… The post Paystack terminates Fansted: What

2026/01/23

Analysis: Only 5 companies raised 43% of the $1.4B raised by African fintechs in 2025

African fintech companies announced 224 deals in 2025, raising $1.4 billion across 196 unique companies. The sector maintained… The post Analysis: Only 5 companies

2026/01/23

One ₦10B investor bet

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2026/01/23

African fintech raised $1.4B in 2025 but 5 companies took 43% of all the money

African fintech companies announced 224 deals in 2025, raising $1.4 billion across 196 unique companies. The sector maintained… The post African fintech raised $

2026/01/23

Andela acquires Woven to improve how companies hire AI engineers

Andela, a global engineering talent platform that helps companies hire, deploy, and upskill tech teams across more than… The post Andela acquires Woven to improve

2026/01/23