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  • Nomba Brings Apple Pay to Nigeria, Boosting Cross-Border Business Transactions

    Nomba, a fast-growing payments platform in Nigeria, has integrated Apple Pay into its ecosystem, enabling Nigerian businesses to accept global payments more easily. This move comes as more local merchants seek seamless ways to transact with international customers and tap into global e-commerce opportunities. For years, Nigerian businesses have faced challenges in accepting foreign payments…

  • Sun King Expands from Solar to Smartphones, Bridging Tech Access in Nigeria

    Sun King, a leading solar energy company in Africa, is expanding its footprint beyond solar solutions and into the smartphone market in Nigeria. Known for powering homes and businesses with affordable, off-grid solar energy, Sun King has built a reputation for providing accessible technology to underserved communities. Now, the company aims to leverage its strong…

  • From Talent to Tools: Can Africa Create the World’s Next Breakout SaaS Platform

    Africa’s technology ecosystem has reached a turning point. For years, the continent has been recognised as a source of exceptional engineering talent powering global companies from behind the scenes. Today, the conversation is shifting from talent supply to product leadership: can Africa build the next generation of globally adopted software platforms like Slack or Notion?…

  • TetradPay Spotlights Trust at Debut Business Connect Event

    TetradPay has hosted its first-ever Business Connect event, bringing together business leaders, fintech professionals, merchants, and ecosystem stakeholders to discuss the evolving landscape of cross-border payments. The event marked a significant milestone for the company as it positions itself as a key player in simplifying and securing international transactions for African businesses. Held in an…

  • SkillUp50 Trains 50 Designers and Developers in New Cohort

    SkillUp50 has officially launched its latest cohort, welcoming 50 emerging designers and developers into an intensive training and mentorship programme aimed at building practical, job-ready tech talent across Africa. The initiative reinforces SkillUp50’s mission to bridge the skills gap in the digital economy by combining hands-on learning with real-world industry guidance. The new cohort brings…

  • Eventhive Brings Global Tech Leaders and Innovators to Lagos for 6th Tech Fest

    Eventhive has announced plans to host over 3,000 attendees from across Africa and the global tech ecosystem at the 6th edition of the Lagos Tech Fest, reinforcing the event’s position as one of West Africa’s most influential technology gatherings. Scheduled to hold in Lagos, the festival will bring together founders, investors, policymakers, developers, creatives, and…