Nigerian Fintech
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Nigeria is home to Africa’s largest economy, yet access to essential financial services can be stubbornly elusive in the region.
16 Oct
A regional startup has expressed optimism about the Nigerian market, hoping to establish its presence with its products and services. Speaking with The Guardian at the ongoing GITEX Global Technology Expo and Exhibition in Dubai
10 Oct
In the competitive atmosphere of San Francisco’s Startup World Cup 2024 finals, Platnova, a rising fintech platform, captured the attention of judges and investors alike. The Nigerian-based start-up, founded by Benjamin Oyemonlan and Joshua Chinemezu, finished as the second runner-up, distinguishing itself as one of the world’s most promising companies in fintech. The event, which…
23 Jul 2024
Prior to the emergence of a fast-paced world of digital finance, traditional banks have long operated behind a veil of complexity, leaving customers bewildered by hidden fees, cryptic terms, and opaque processes. This lack of transparency has eroded trust, leaving many feeling alienated from their own financial lives. As customers increasingly turn to digital platforms…
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President of the Wellbeing Foundation Africa and wife of the former Senate President, Toyin Saraki, has decried the high neonatal and maternal mortality rates in Nigeria.
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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said Everton's 98th minute equaliser to salvage a 2-2 draw was hard to take as the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park ended in a flurry of red cards on Wednesday. James Tarkowski struck a stunning equaliser deep into stoppage time to spark jubilant scenes among the Toffees' support,…
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Edo State lawmaker Natasha Osawaru has accepted the marriage proposal of music star Innocent “2Baba” Idibia. In a video released on Thursday morning, 2Baba asked Natasha to marry him, putting an end to weeks of speculation about their relationship. On Wednesday, the singer had publicly declared his love for Natasha, dismissing claims that…
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Investors have continued to scramble for shares of First Holdco Plc on account of the Group’s impressive financial performance and expected fundraising. The stock has emerged as the second most traded on the Nigerian Exchange
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A Lagos-based educational institution, Westerfield College, has unveiled a campus in the United Kingdom. The campus will provide English language upskilling courses, leadership training, summer camp for students aged between
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The Quick Response Team of Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Beecroft, under its new Base Commander, Commodore Paul Ponfa Nimmyel, has stepped up its operations, resulting in the interception of a large wooden boat en route to the Republic of Benin and the arrest of seven suspects attempting to escape.
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The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has concluded plans to unveil a policy document on the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its academic activities.
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The bulls have strengthened holds on the equities sector of the Nigerian Exchange Limited(NGX) as many blue-chip stocks appreciated, causing investors wealth to soar by N1.2 trillion in three trading days.
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An increasing number of importers, evading multiple and soaring taxation across Nigerian ports, are heading to neighbouring West African countries, especially Togo, Ghana and Benin, to remain in business.
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President Bola Tinubu has stressed the need for Nigeria to lead artificial intelligence (AI) innovation in Africa and is ready to partner with Google to achieve this mission.