Sustainability has become a key focus for many businesses around the world. Between climate change and dwindling natural resources, people are more aware than ever of their impact on the wellbeing of the planet. In South Africa, 98% of adults are willing to make changes to combat sustainability issues. Meanwhile, 76% of people believe businesses should do more […]
According to the report on climate change and security in West Africa published by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), the changing climate conditions in the region are impacting natural resource availability, biodiversity, and agricultural productivity. The report predicts unprecedented changes in temperatures and rainfall in the next 10 to 20 years. Currently, West […]
Soon after Binance ceased all its operations in Nigerian currency, Gluwa, a blockchain solution provider, entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to facilitate the increased usage of the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), eNaira. Tae Oh, Gluwa CEO, also held discussions with Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, […]
The anticipated 2024 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) exams are approaching. Before then, many candidates who sit for the JAMB mock exams on March 7 would like to check their results to gauge their preparedness for the main JAMB exams. If you are one of them, here’s how to check your JAMB mock exam result […]
In adherence to regulatory directives from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Nigerian banks have implemented comprehensive measures to facilitate the smooth integration of customers’ National Identification Number (NIN) and Bank Verification Number (BVN) with their respective bank accounts. This crucial process, mandated for regulatory compliance and heightened security, ensures an enhanced and streamlined banking […]
MTN Nigeria, a major telecommunications provider in Nigeria, has successfully recovered more than half of the ₦22 billion lost during a glitch in its Mobile Money service in May 2022. This incident occurred just a week after the launch of the mobile money service, shedding light on the extent of fraud in Nigeria’s financial services […]
Women-led healthtech companies in Africa saw a significant bump in funding from investors in 2023, according to a new report by Salient Advisory. Rwandan-based startup Kasha, Kenya’s Maisha Meds, and Egypt-based startups Dawi Clinics and Chefaa collectively secured $52 million across 33 deals, contributing to a 2,000% surge in funding for women-led companies in Africa’s healthtech […]
Flutterwave, Africa’s largest startup, is discontinuing Barter, a virtual card service introduced in 2017. The fintech company is shifting its focus towards its enterprise and remittance business segments. Customers have been advised to withdraw their funds from the app over the past month. The choice to phase out Barter stemmed from a thorough examination of […]
When Mayowa Olaniyan assumed the role of GMD/CEO at Chams Holding Company Plc in December 2022, she held the belief that the company’s shares were undervalued. Fourteen months later, Chams’ share price has risen to ₦2.50 from 50 Kobo in 2022, marking a 6.9% year-to-date increase. In a call with TechCabal, Olaniyan expressed that the […]
Liquid C2, a business of Cassava Technologies, a pan-African technology group, today announced collaborations with global technology leader Google Cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic to deliver advanced cloud, cyber security solutions, and generative AI (gen AI) capabilities to African businesses across the continent. Building on the November 2023 signing of a Memorandum of […]
