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
The escalating conflict between the United States and Iran is no longer just an oil story—it is rapidly unfolding into a broad economic shock with the potential to destabilize multiple...Read More
A New Phase for Crypto Regulation in Nigeria The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a supervisory pilot program aimed at improving oversight across Nigeria’s digital asset industry. The...Read More
The “Block-onomics: World Token Summit 3.0 Transforms TheBlock Street and One Central Dubai into the Ultimate Web3 Open-Air Carnival World Token Summit 3.0 is set to transform TheBlock Street &...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
Bitcoin retreated sharply on Wednesday, shedding more than 3.7% of its value and drifting toward the critical $65,000 support zone, as renewed geopolitical tensions rattled global markets. The decline follows...Read More
Japanese conglomerate Mitsubishi Corporation is preparing to integrate blockchain technology into its global payment operations through a system developed by JPMorgan Chase, marking another step in the growing adoption of...Read More
Nigeria’s leading anti-corruption agencies have sounded the alarm over a sharp rise in financial crimes linked to digital currencies, warning that the rapid expansion of cryptocurrency usage is being exploited...Read More
