Africa's Young Disruptors: Part Three
In Part Two of our list of 20 entrepreneurs under 30, we introduce young leaders from Nigeria, Tanzania, Angola, Uganda and Ghana.
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NAICOM’s guidelines for foreign health insurance providers: Key compliance considerations for insurers and policyholders in Nigeria
Introduction On 31 March 2026, the National Insurance Commission (“NAICOM”) issued the Guidelines for the Operation of Foreign or International read more NAICOM’s guidelines for foreign health insurance providers: Key compliance considerations for insurers and policyholders in Nigeria
The Central Bank of Nigeria’s new payments system circular: What banks, fintechs and investors need to know
Introduction Nigeria’s digital payments ecosystem has experienced remarkable growth over the past decade. In response, the Central Bank of Nigeria read more The Central Bank of Nigeria’s new payments system circular: What banks, fintechs and investors need to know
WORLD IN BRIEF: Spotify to Label AI Artists, Iraq Sets US-led Coalition Exit, 16 Ohio Inmates Hurt by Lightning and other stories
Russia’s Novorossiysk port hit in major Ukrainian attack A large Ukrainian drone and missile strike on Russia’s Black Sea port read more WORLD IN BRIEF: Spotify to Label AI Artists, Iraq Sets US-led Coalition Exit, 16 Ohio Inmates Hurt by Lightning and other stories
South Africa’s unemployment rate hits four-year high at 33.6%
South Africa’s unemployment rate rose to a four-year high, underscoring the economy’s persistent struggle to create enough jobs to absorb read more South Africa’s unemployment rate hits four-year high at 33.6%
Unions liable for passenger claims after selective picketing, as losses top N2bn – Air Peace COO
Aviation labour unions that singled out Air Peace for a violent and disruptive terminal blockade on Tuesday will be held read more Unions liable for passenger claims after selective picketing, as losses top N2bn – Air Peace COO
Sanwo-Olu opens Agege food hub as Lagos builds network to feed 25m
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos State Governor, on Wednesday commissioned a new Mid-Level Agro-Produce Hub in Agege as part of efforts to read more Sanwo-Olu opens Agege food hub as Lagos builds network to feed 25m
PalmPay steps up youth investment to bridge Nigeria’s digital skills gap
PalmPay is stepping up its investment in youth development as Nigeria faces a widening gap in the digital skills needed read more PalmPay steps up youth investment to bridge Nigeria’s digital skills gap
Diri blames Nigeria’s faltering democracy on injustice at Jonathan’s democracy dialogue
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has identified the absence of justice, equity and fairness as the three pillars responsible read more Diri blames Nigeria’s faltering democracy on injustice at Jonathan’s democracy dialogue
Nigeria’s new tax rules put employee perks under fresh scrutiny
…Company cars, accommodation and workplace benefits Employees who receive company cars, accommodation, and other perks from their employers may face read more Nigeria’s new tax rules put employee perks under fresh scrutiny