Mastercard Boosts Africa Digital Payments by 45% in 2025
Mastercard expanded its African acceptance network by 45% in 2025, driving SME growth and financial inclusion. Discover how this powers the continent's $1.5 trillion digital future.
Mastercard expanded its African acceptance network by 45% in 2025, driving SME growth and financial inclusion. Discover how this powers the continent's $1.5 trillion digital future.
The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has launched the 1GOV ECM system, ending paper-based operations. This digital shift promises improved service delivery and transparency for Nigerians. Read more about this transformative step.
Russia pledges expanded cooperation with Africa at Cairo ministerial conference. Trade exceeds $27bn, with focus on industrial growth, security, and education. Details inside.
TotalEnergies Nigeria launches TEMC+ card for secure fleet & business payments, competing with Paystack. Nationwide migration ends Dec 31, 2025.
A new report reveals Africa processed $2 trillion via instant payments in 2024. Nigeria's NIP system is rated highly, but fraud concerns remain a key barrier to wider adoption. Learn more.
The UAE has launched a $1 billion 'AI for Development' initiative to finance AI projects in Africa, aiming to enhance digital infrastructure, government services, and productivity across the continent.
The WSIS+20 review highlights Nigeria's urgent need to tackle digital exclusion in affordability, skills, and gender parity to achieve SDGs. Experts call for action.
The UAE announces a massive $6 billion investment plan for African tourism development, targeting aviation, infrastructure, and digital projects. Learn how this partnership aims to create thousands of jobs.
Airtel Africa partners with SpaceX's Starlink to deliver direct-to-cell satellite connectivity across 14 African countries from 2026, bridging the digital divide. Learn the details.
Dr. Olufemi Bakre, MD/CEO of Parallex Bank, outlines the bank's pivotal role in shaping Africa's digital banking future. Discover his leadership philosophy and the bank's growth trajectory.
TotalEnergies Marketing Nigeria Plc has launched the TEMC+ card, a tech-driven platform for secure payments and real-time fleet management. Nationwide migration ends Dec 31, 2025.
WACOT Limited disburses over N158m to 2,062 Osun cocoa farmers for sustainable practices. The initiative rewards quality and promotes financial inclusion in agriculture. Read more.
Explore the hidden mental cost of managing multiple digital subscriptions in Nigeria. Learn why the stress isn't about money, but mental clutter, and discover 5 steps to reclaim your peace.
Nigeria's Minister of Women Affairs warns digital violence is dangerously excluding women with disabilities. A new network for peace and security was launched in Abuja to address the threat.
Muyiwa Babarinde, Head of Marketing at Waza, is celebrated among Nigeria's elite young marketers in the prestigious Brandcom '35 Under 35' list. Discover his journey and impact.
The Federal Government has launched the National Digital Farmers Registry (NDFR) to harmonise farmer data, improve access to credit, and boost agricultural productivity in line with national food security goals.
The Federal Government has started paying monthly stipends to over 42,000 students enrolled in the TVET initiative. Read how this move aims to boost skills and economic growth.
AfDB and FIN lead high-level talks on building a safer cashless economy in Africa. Key focus: digital trust, infrastructure, and financial inclusion. Read the outcomes.
At the Leadway Digital Growth Summit, industry leaders warned that Nigerian firms must adopt stricter data discipline and deeper collaboration to achieve measurable returns on digital marketing investments. Discover the key strategies.
South Africa announces it will not participate in the 2026 G20 meetings after the US barred its inclusion. Get the full details on this diplomatic standoff and its implications for multilateralism.
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele calls for investment in digital tech and entrepreneurial training to combat youth unemployment. He spoke at YABATECH's 37th convocation lecture.
Nigeria's digital quality of life ranks 97th globally, with high internet costs a key barrier. Nigerians work 1 hour 41 mins monthly for mobile data, 14x more than Angola. Explore the full report.
Verve International celebrates issuing 100 million payment cards, a landmark for Africa's digital economy and financial inclusion. Discover how this homegrown brand is reshaping payments.
Irish regulator investigates TikTok and LinkedIn for potential breaches of EU Digital Services Act. Platforms accused of poor illegal content reporting systems. Read the full details.
CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso outlines 2026 agenda focusing on payment system upgrades, digital finance expansion, and deeper financial inclusion for all Nigerians. Read the full plan.
The Federal Government, via CREDICORP, launches a national digital device credit programme to make smartphones and laptops affordable for over 15,000 working Nigerians, boosting digital inclusion.
Africa's inaugural G20 Summit in South Africa sees UAE commit $1bn to AI development. Discover how Gulf investment is transforming the continent's tech future. Read more.
At the 7th Privacy Symposium Africa in Lagos, experts called for robust data protection laws, enforcement, and ethical tech to safeguard vulnerable groups, especially children, in the digital age.
House of Representatives committee demands explanation from Azura-Edo IPP for failing to disclose over N18bn received from NBET in 2023. Full investigation into power sector spending continues.
Tech specialists warn Nigerian youth about dangerous surveillance apps trend. Learn how to protect your digital privacy and rights in relationships.