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PalmPay MD Seeks Stronger Infrastructure, Access to Finance for SMEs @ Digital Pay Expo 2026

PalmPay has called for stronger infrastructure and better access to finance for small businesses as essential to the next phase of financial inclusion and economic growth in Nigeria. This position was shared by Chika Nwosu, Managing Director of PalmPay Nigeria, during a panel session at Digital Pay Expo 2026, where regulators, fintech leaders, payment operators […]

General News

Paystack Launches Programme to Support Nigerian Businesses

Paystack, one of Africa’s leading payments technology companies, has launched a programme to support Nigerian small businesses through a range of initiatives designed to help them grow, connect with relevant opportunities and access funding. The scheme known as Paystack Small Business Programme will support businesses as they start, manage and grow their operations, starting with […]

Tech

Africa Projected to Lead Global 5G Growth

Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to become one of the world’s fastest-growing 5G markets, with subscriptions expected to reach 370 million by 2031, according to the latest Ericsson Mobility Report. The report says the rapid expansion, driven by the phase-out of legacy networks, will help provide the connectivity foundation needed to support the continent’s emerging AI […]

Telecom

Glo Elevates Customer Experience with optimized “Borrow Me Credit” Service 

Digital solutions company, Globacom, has optimized its “Borrow Me Credit” service, reinforcing its commitment to ensuring that subscribers remain connected even when they have insufficient or low airtime balance. In a statement issued in Lagos, the company disclosed that it has simplified the eligibility requirements for the service, enabling millions of active prepaid subscribers nationwide […]

General News

Winners Emerge in KidsCook Showdown 2.0 Programme

The dual of little Damilare Adeniran and Gold Obi Besong, students of Pastor Adegboyega Nursery and Primary School, Ketu emerged overall winners in this year’s KidsCook Showdown 2.0 held over the weekend. KidsCook Showdown is an initiative of Dominion Consultancy Concepts, aimed at introducing children between the ages of 6 and 8 to household chores […]

Tech

Arridex Floats West Africa’s First Multi-tech 3D Industrial Omnifactory in Lagos

Industrial manufacturing in Nigeria and West Africa at large has reached a historic milestone in 3D printing, as Arridex formally floated its breakthrough “Omnifactory” in Lagos. The newly opened facility stands as the region’s very first multi-technology industrial additive manufacturing facility, paving the way for a major shift toward localized production and self-reliance. The launch […]

News

Fiona Ahimie Launches LEADHER Mentorship Session to Inspire the Next Generation of Female Leaders

As part of activities leading up to her investiture as the 14th President of the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (CIS) and the first female President in the Institute’s history, Dr. Fiona Ahmed Ahimie, Managing Director of First Securities Brokers Limited, hosted the inaugural LeadHER Mentorship Session on Thursday, June 18, 2026. The session, themed “Leading […]

Broadcasting

Canal+ Partners Samsung to Pre-Load DStv Stream on New Samsung TVs In Nigeria, Other African Countries

Following an expanded partnership between CANAL+ and Samsung Electronics, the DStv Stream app will now be pre-installed on new Samsung Smart TVs sold in Nigeria and 17 other African countries. The agreement covers English and Portuguese-speaking African markets, including Nigeria, Kenya, Angola, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe and South Africa. It marks the first pre-installation rollout […]

Business news

NAICOM exits African Alliance after 18 Months Management Spill

The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has handed over the management of African Alliance Insurance Plc to a newly constituted board nominated by shareholders. ‎The move ends a regulatory intervention that rescued the troubled insurer from the brink of collapse. The development marks a major milestone in the insurance industry’s efforts to strengthen policyholders’ protection and […]

News

TikTok Unveils Nigeria Commerce Lab

TikTok and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have launched the digital Commerce Lab in Lagos to equip Nigerian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with practical digital skills for growth in an increasingly online economy. The initiative, unveiled on Thursday, focuses on training entrepreneurs in digital marketing, content creation, audience engagement, online sales, artificial intelligence […]

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