Nigerian fintechs march into bank territory
Nigerian fintechs have been steadily moving into areas once monopolised by banks and hoovering up new customers along the way.
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Nigeria: How We Plotted to Access Presidential Villa to Capture Tinubu - Coup Suspect
[Premium Times] Mr Umoru says those planned for recruitment included soldiers, officials of the State Security Service (SSS) and Julius Berger staff.
Proparco and Ecobank deepen partnership to unlock US$300 million for African agriculture and women entrepreneurs
Proparco and Ecobank Group have strengthened their long-standing partnership with a new agreement aimed at scaling financing for agricultural value chains and expanding support for women-led businesses across Africa, with a target of mobilising up to EUR 300 million over the next three years.
Ecobank Group and AGRA partner to unlock agricultural finance and accelerate inclusive growth across Africa
Ecobank Group and AGRA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to scale investment in African agribusiness, with a focus on de-risking agricultural lending, expanding access to finance for smallholders and SMEs, and accelerating opportunities for women and youth across climate-resilient value chai
Somalia: Somalia Condemns Planned Somaliland 'Embassy' in Jerusalem
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, May 21 -- Somalia's federal government on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the country's unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity, while condemning plans by the northwestern Somaliland region to open what it described as an "embassy" in Jerusalem.
South Africa: Judge Tells Minister to Get Water to Eastern Cape Families
[GroundUp] Centane residents win court victory
Aig-Imoukhuede: A banker shaping Nigeria's economic diplomacy
Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, chairman of Access Holdings, was at France's Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi with Nigeria's President Tinubu.
Timini Egbuson Is One of Nollywood’s Best Dressed Men and Here’s Why
Timini Egbuson fits right into that space. He is not just an actor, he also knows how to show up when it comes to style. Over time, he has become one of Nollywood’s most stylish actors, with a clear sense of how to put a look together. The post Timini Egbuson Is One of Nollywood’s Best Dressed Men a
Africa at the forefront: The urgent need to diversify energy supply
Amid mounting global uncertainty, Africa's growing refining capacity, regional trade links and energy investments are creating new opportunities for industrial growth and economic influence. Dele Kuti argues that the continent must seize this moment to diversify energy supply and strengthen regional
Ecobank and AfCFTA Secretariat Join Forces to Unlock Intra-African Trade
Pan-African banking giant commits to supporting SMEs, women entrepreneurs and regional value chains through a new partnership designed to accelerate implementation of the AfCFTA.