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In Nigeria’s fast-growing digital economy, fintech is expanding rapidly—but gender inclusion remains a challenge. Women make up just 17% of the tech workforce, highlighting a major gap in one of Africa’s most important growth sectors.
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Ride-hailing giant Uber has partnered with Ghanaian fintech Fido to provide instant loans of up to GH₵10,000 ($920) to drivers in Ghana, marking a major step in expanding financial access for gig economy workers. Fast,
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MTN Nigeria has overtaken MTN South Africa to become the largest profit contributor to MTN Group, marking a significant shift in the telecom giant’s earnings structure. According to MTN Group’s 2025 financial results, the Nigerian
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Africa’s agriculture sector has become a major focus for startups developing solutions to improve food production, supply chains, and farmer financing. Between 2016 and 2025, several African agritech companies attracted over $50 million in funding,
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Africa is rapidly emerging as a strategic battleground in the global artificial intelligence race, as Chinese AI models gain traction while major US technology companies ramp up investment across the continent. Chinese startup DeepSeek is
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Investment in Africa’s agricultural technology sector declined sharply in 2025, with total funding falling nearly 20% to below $170 million, highlighting a changing investment landscape for startups building solutions in agriculture. According to the State
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Global payments technology company Mastercard has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the digital economy in Nigeria, highlighting the country’s central role in Africa’s rapidly growing fintech ecosystem. Speaking during Lagos Tech Fest 2026, Mastercard emphasized
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CBN Mandates Automated AML Systems Across Nigerian Financial Institutions Financial institutions are expected to begin implementation immediately. Within three months, each institution must submit an implementation roadmap to the CBN Compliance Department. In March 2026,
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Chinese technology giant Huawei and telecom operator MTN Group have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating AI-driven intelligent network development across Africa. The agreement was announced during Mobile World Congress Barcelona
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Satellite connectivity is emerging as a critical driver of health technology innovation across rural communities in Africa, helping bridge long-standing healthcare access gaps for millions of people living far from major medical centers. Across many
