Month: September 2025
Leadway Group Graduates 33 Young Developers, Strengthening Nigeria’s Tech Talent Pipeline
Leadway Group has marked a milestone in tech education by graduating 33 young developers from its 13-month training programme designed to build expertise...
CBN’s POS geotagging push risks repeating naira redesign mistakes
The Central Bank of Nigeria has set an October 31 deadline for the geotagging of all PoS terminals in the country. According to a circular...
More than a phone: How M-KOPA is unlocking financial inclusion in Nigeria through smartphone access
Driving financial inclusion has become a ubiquitous tagline in African startup circles. It’s led to the rise of some of the continent’s most successful...
Delayed launch casts doubt on Nigeria’s open banking rollout
Nearly a month after Nigeria’s open banking framework was expected to go live, silence hangs over the rollout. Despite earlier reports pointing to August...
Meta threatened to exit Nigeria over $220m fine but two months after deadline, services are still running
Nigeria’s battle with Meta over data privacy and consumer rights reached a turning point in April 2025, when the Federal Competition and Consumer...
The Easiest Way to Crowdfund in Nigeria Just Got Even Easier -Crowdr
At Crowdr, we’re always looking for ways to make giving and fundraising simpler, faster, and more accessible. And now, we’ve rolled out one...
From Support to Impact: Building Lasting Sponsorships for Greater Community Impact
Securing sponsorship for your startup community isn’t just about a one-time financial boost. It’s about fostering lasting partnerships that continuously drive innovation, unlock...
11 African countries to benefit from new broadband mapping initiative
The European Union (EU) has unveiled a $16 million broadband infrastructure project targeting 11 African countries as part of its ambitious Global Gateway...
Nigerian YouTubers enjoy over 70% of their views from foreign countries, YouTube says
In a workshop hosted by YouTube on August 22nd for producers, broadcasters, and Nollywood creators, YouTube revealed that over 70% of the views...
