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  • GetEquity COO: Strong processes drive growth more than physical presence

    GetEquity’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) recently shared insights on why strong operational processes often outweigh physical presence in building successful startups and scaling businesses. In today’s fast-paced and increasingly remote business environment, her perspective highlights a shift from traditional notions of leadership and oversight to a focus on efficiency, accountability, and system-driven growth. According to…

  • AfriMillions unveils ₦1B weekly lottery with live TV draw

    AfriMillions, a Nigerian lottery and gaming platform, has announced the launch of a ₦1 billion weekly progressive lottery, marking one of the largest prize offerings in the country’s gaming industry. The new product, which features a live weekly draw on Wazobia Max TV, is designed to boost transparency, entertainment value, and mass participation in Nigeria’s…

  • Payscribe broadens cross-border payment access for global users

    Payscribe, a fast-growing fintech platform, is expanding its footprint to improve access to global financial services for individuals and businesses traditionally underserved by the international banking system. The expansion reflects a broader push by African and emerging-market fintechs to bridge gaps in cross-border payments, digital finance, and economic participation. Founded to simplify how people send,…

  • A practical guide to filing tax returns with multiple income sources

    Filing tax returns can be straightforward for salaried workers with a single employer, but it becomes more complex for individuals earning from multiple income streams. These may include a primary salary, freelance work, business income, investments, rental earnings, or digital gigs. Understanding how to properly declare and file these incomes is essential to staying compliant…

  • Chowdeck suit spotlights food delivery pricing rules in Nigeria

    A recent price transparency lawsuit involving Chowdeck, one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing food delivery startups, could have far-reaching implications for the country’s on-demand food delivery industry. The case, which centers on allegations of unclear pricing and discrepancies between listed menu prices, delivery fees, and final charges, is drawing attention to long-standing consumer concerns in Nigeria’s digital…

  • Jumia shutters Algeria market to double down on profitable African operations

    Jumia, Africa’s largest e-commerce platform, has announced the shutdown of its operations in Algeria as part of a renewed push to achieve profitability and streamline its business across the continent. The decision marks the latest step in the company’s ongoing strategy to exit markets that have struggled to deliver sustainable growth or clear paths to…