In an era where most people are focused on reaching their destinations as quickly as possible, small acts of kindness often leave the strongest and longest-lasting impressions. Across Nigeria‘s ride-hailing industry, stories of honesty, empathy, and human connection continue to emerge, reminding people that transportation is about more than simply moving from one place…
Building a successful fintech company in Africa requires far more than a great idea. Many promising startups fail long before reaching the market due to challenges involving regulation, compliance, infrastructure, banking partnerships, and access to capital. Bankiffy aims to bridge that gap. Powered by Fuspay Technology Inc., the Bankiffy Fintech Accelerator (BFA) 2026 Cohort 1…
The eight-week investment readiness programme will equip 25 female founders with fundraising skills, mentorship, and the opportunity to compete for an ₦8.5 million prize pool at Wetech 2026. The Wetech Women Foundation (Wetech), in partnership with the UK-Nigeria Tech Hub through the UK Government’s Digital Access Programme (DAP), has announced the launch of the PitchHer…
As digital banking continues to dominate everyday transactions across Nigeria, concerns over phone theft, account compromise, forced transfers, and financial fraud remain major challenges for millions of users. In response to these growing security concerns, OPay has introduced two new account protection features — Emergency Lock and Safety PIN, designed to give customers greater control…
Nigeria’s digital economy is projected to reach $18.3 billion in 2026, but experts say achieving that milestone will require overcoming major barriers in infrastructure development, access to affordable capital, and effective data governance. These issues took centre stage at the 5th edition of the DOA Business Series, organised by commercial law firm Duale, Ovia and…
The Standard Chartered Foundation, in partnership with the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC), Pan-Atlantic University, and Village Capital, has officially announced the 11 finalists selected for the seventh edition of the Women in Tech Accelerator Nigeria programme. The annual initiative supports women-led, technology-driven startups by providing mentorship, business development support, funding opportunities, and access to global…
The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) has marked its 10th anniversary, revealing that it has disbursed more than ₦15 billion in loans and interventions while supporting over 320,000 direct and indirect jobs across Lagos State since its launch in 2016. Established by the Lagos State Government under the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment,…
African businesses must urgently embrace digital procurement systems or continue suffering avoidable financial losses caused by outdated manual processes. That was the dominant message delivered by industry leaders and procurement executives during the maiden edition of the Digital Procurement Africa Summit 2026 held in Lagos, Nigeria. The summit, which took place on May 26, 2026,…
After losing two startups to regulatory hurdles, Nigerian entrepreneur Adebanji Oluwatoni refused to give up. Instead, he turned years of hard-earned lessons into CloutEye, a social intelligence platform designed to help African creators, brands, and businesses understand what truly drives online engagement. For many founders, shutting down one startup can be enough to end an…
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence has transformed industries, created billion-dollar companies, and reshaped how people work and communicate. Yet beneath the excitement surrounding AI lies an uncomfortable reality: much of the technology’s success depends on labour and resources sourced through systems many experts describe as exploitative. This tension was brought into sharp focus after…