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  • MTN MoMo Drives Financial Literacy in Zandspruit

    MTN Group Fintech has intensified its financial inclusion efforts by taking its financial literacy initiative to Zandspruit, a densely populated community in South Africa, through the rollout of the MoMo Financial Aid Kit. The program is designed to empower residents with practical financial knowledge while expanding access to digital financial services through MTN’s mobile money…

  • FMO Provides $80M Funding for Solarcentury Africa Expansion

    The Dutch entrepreneurial development bank, FMO, has approved an $80 million financing package in support of Solarcentury Africa, reinforcing efforts to accelerate renewable energy deployment across the continent. The funding is aimed at expanding solar infrastructure, strengthening clean energy access, and supporting the transition toward more sustainable power systems in African markets where electricity demand…

  • AXIAN Telecom Secures Funding to Expand African Network Growth

    AXIAN Telecom is advancing its long-term strategy to expand digital connectivity across Africa, as it lines up new development finance to support the growth and modernization of its telecom infrastructure. The move reflects the company’s ambition to strengthen its footprint in key African markets while addressing the continent’s persistent digital divide. The planned financing is…

  • FCMB Group Sustains Strong Profit Growth into 2026

    FCMB Group has delivered a strong financial performance, reporting a profit before tax (PBT) of ₦202.1 billion for the 2025 financial year and ₦87.0 billion for the first quarter of 2026. The results underscore the group’s resilience, diversified business model, and ability to navigate Nigeria’s evolving economic landscape while maintaining growth across its key business…

  • Nigeria GreenTech Expo 2.0 Drives Sustainable Innovation

    As Nigeria continues to confront the challenges of climate change, energy access, waste management, and environmental sustainability, innovation and collaboration have become critical drivers of progress. The Nigeria GreenTech Expo 2.0 is emerging as a key platform that brings together stakeholders from government, industry, academia, startups, and development organizations to explore solutions to accelerate the…

  • Rozlyn Expands Access to Digital Diagnostics in Nigeria

    Ensys Health has unveiled Rozlyn, a comprehensive digital healthcare platform designed to improve access to diagnostics, consultations, and health management services across Nigeria. The launch marks a significant step in the country’s growing health-tech sector, with the company positioning the platform as a bridge between patients, healthcare providers, diagnostic centers, and medical facilities. Rozlyn was…