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First Securities Brokers Empowers Nigerians to Trade in the Stock Market with the Launch of FirstInvest App

First Securities Brokers, one of Nigeria’s leading stockbroking firms and a subsidiary of FirstHoldCo Plc, is pleased to announce the official launch of the FirstInvest App, an innovative mobile investment platform designed to make stock market investing simpler, faster, and more accessible for Nigerians. The FirstInvest App offers investors a seamless digital experience, enabling them […]

General News

Jumia Seeks for Payment Harmonisation, Stronger Policies to Boost Africa’s Digital Trade

Jumia Nigeria has reaffirmed its role as one of the leading forces driving the adoption of e-commerce in Nigeria, saying sustained investment in consumer trust, local logistics and digital infrastructure has helped expand online shopping while laying the foundation for Africa’s broader digital commerce ecosystem. Speaking during a panel discussion at the AfCFTA Digital Trade […]

Telecom

Airtel Africa to Connect 5,000 Schools to Free Internet by 2027

Sunil Taldar, Airtel Africa’s CEO, has announced the telco’s commitment to connecting 5,000 schools across its operating countries in Africa to the internet by 2027 through its philanthropic arm, Airtel Africa Foundation, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). So far, the $57m partnership, which was launched in 2021, has cumulatively connected 3,296 […]

Telecom

Helios Towers Secures $29m Facility to Expand Across Africa

Standard Bank has partnered with Helios Towers to provide a $29 million Social Documentary Credit Facility. According to the financial services company, this transaction marks Standard Bank’s first Documentary Credit Facility structured in a Sustainable Finance format. It notes that the facility will support the procurement and importation of telecommunications infrastructure and related services across […]

News

NITDA Urges Digital Infrastructure Expansion, as Stakeholders Mobilise Private Capital

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) says expanding digital infrastructure is crucial to Nigeria’s industrialisation plan, stressing that technology remains a leading enabler of the country’s economic development and growth. NITDA made the declaration at the maiden edition of the Nigeria Infrastructure Conference (INFRACON 2026), organised by the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce […]

News

Kaspersky Warns of AI Risks for World Cup Fans

Cybersecurity and privacy experts are raising concerns around the growing trend of sports fans using generative AI to create World Cup-related images, mock-ups, predictions and social media content. Whilst offering new ways for supporters to engage with major sporting events, these tools also introduce risks that many users may underestimate. In light of this, Kaspersky […]

General News

DataPro Upgrades Dangote Cement’s Credit Rating to AA+

DataPro Rating Agency has upgraded the long-term credit rating of Dangote Cement Plc to AA+ from AA, citing the company’s strong financial performance, market leadership and ability to meet its financial obligations despite Nigeria’s challenging economic environment. In its latest rating report, the technology-driven credit rating agency also affirmed Dangote Cement’s short-term rating at A1, […]

Business news

Flutterwave Partners Xoom on Transfers into Nigeria

Flutterwave, an African-founded payments technology company, has partnered with Xoom, PayPal’s international digital money transfer service, to enable faster international money transfers into Nigeria. The partnership connects Xoom’s global money transfer network with Flutterwave’s local payout infrastructure, allowing customers worldwide to send funds directly to Nigerian bank accounts with local settlement in naira. Under the […]

Telecom

Airtel Nigeria CEO Urges Adoption of Intelligent Technology Platforms to Accelerate National Growth

Dinesh Balsingh, Airtel Nigeria’s Chief Executive Officer, has called on business leaders to accelerate Nigeria’s digital future by embracing intelligent technology platforms that drive innovation, productivity, and sustainable economic growth. Speaking at the Lagos Business School (LBS) Breakfast Club on the theme, “From Telco to TechCo,” Balsingh said the telecommunications industry is evolving beyond connectivity […]

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