Nigeria’s Zenith Bank Plc has officially expanded into Kenya’s financial sector following the full acquisition of Paramount Bank Limited, marking a key milestone in its pan-African growth strategy. Strategic Entry...Read More
Hundreds of millions of people in Africa still live outside formal banking. No bank account, no credit history, no access to affordable loans or secure savings. For years, this gap...Read More
New leadership signals stronger global compliance push and expansion strategy Crypto exchange MEXC has announced the appointment of Vugar Usi as its new Chief Executive Officer, marking a significant leadership...Read More
Africa’s startup ecosystem recorded a strong start to 2026, attracting $711 million in funding during the first quarter, according to data from TechCabal Insights. The research firm noted that more...Read More
Performance-linked equity grants underline long-term strategy and leadership retention MTN Group, the continent’s largest telecommunications company, has distributed approximately R160 million (about $9.5 million) worth of shares to its senior...Read More
Fintech veteran hands over Nigeria operations to Opeyemi Oyinloye while focusing on expansion, AI, and next-generation financial infrastructure Leadership Transition Marks a New Era Tayo Oviosu is stepping away from...Read More
Regulatory Approval Signals New Era Nigeria’s leading fintech company, Flutterwave, has reached a major milestone after securing a full banking licence from national regulators. The development is set to significantly...Read More
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have long been the backbone of Nigeria’s economy, yet for years they remained largely excluded from formal financial systems. Despite contributing significantly to employment and...Read More
Mastercard has announced plans to acquire BVNK in a deal worth up to $1.8 billion, marking its largest investment in the digital asset space to date. The move signals a...Read More
Africa’s cryptocurrency industry is entering a more structured phase of development, with improved fraud prevention systems and stronger identity verification processes helping to reduce financial crime across the sector. This...Read More
