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NiteonHQ and the Push to Simplify Cross-Border Trade in Emerging Markets from Nigeria.
Cross-border trade in emerging markets has long been shaped by friction—slow payments, fragmented logistics, and inconsistent regulations. In this context, Nigeria-based NiteonHQ is drawing attention for its stated goal of making trade between these markets simpler, faster, and more connected, according to recent coverage and early positioning in the tech ecosystem. The broader problem NiteonHQ…
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Nigeria’s Telecom Industry Revives “Dig-Once” Push to Reduce Fibre Cuts and Improve Network Quality.
Nigeria’s telecom sector is once again confronting a familiar but costly problem: frequent fibre cuts that disrupt internet and voice services across the country. In response, industry stakeholders are advocating for a “Dig-Once” policy approach, aimed at reducing repeated damage to fibre infrastructure during construction and roadworks. The issue of fibre cuts has persisted for…
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MTN Group Reportedly Moves to Consolidate MoMo and Y’ello Digital in N95.5 Billion Deal.
MTN Group is reported to be planning a major internal restructuring move that would see it acquire a 60% stake in its fintech arm MoMo (Mobile Money) and Y’ello Digital for about N95.5 billion. If completed, the deal would further centralise MTN’s growing financial services and digital operations under tighter group control. The move reflects…
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Airtel Expands into Fixed Broadband as Amazon’s Project Kuiper Moves Closer to Kenya Entry.
Airtel is expanding its footprint in Africa’s connectivity market with the rollout of fixed broadband services, while at the same time, Amazon’s satellite internet project, Kuiper, is seeking a licence to operate in Kenya. Together, these developments highlight a growing competition in how internet access is delivered across the country—from traditional telecom infrastructure to space-based…
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10 Nigerian Climate Startups Secure $560,000 to Build Solutions for Rising Heat Challenges.
Extreme heat is becoming a growing challenge across parts of Nigeria, and a new wave of climate-focused startups is stepping in with targeted solutions. Ten startups have collectively received $560,000 in funding to develop tools and services aimed at helping communities and businesses adapt to rising temperatures. The funding reflects a broader rise in climate-tech…
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Talstack, Ventures Platform and BII Launch Free ESG Training Programme for African Startups.
African startups are set to gain access to free environmental, social, and governance (ESG) training following a new partnership between Talstack, Ventures Platform, and British International Investment (BII). The programme is designed to help founders better understand and apply ESG principles in building and scaling their businesses. The push for ESG-focused education reflects a growing…
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