From Lagos to Nairobi

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has recently introduced new guidelines for agent banking operations, a move that is set to significantly reshape the competitive dynamics within Nigeria’s fast-growing fintech sector. These rules, aimed at improving regulatory oversight and ensuring financial inclusion, are poised to affect both traditional financial institutions and emerging fintech companies. Under…

In a significant leap toward enhancing digital connectivity, the Republic of Congo has announced the successful deployment of 20 operational high-speed internet connectivity sites across the country. This development marks a pivotal step in the nation’s ongoing efforts to bridge the digital divide and accelerate socio-economic growth through improved access to reliable internet services. The…

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has recently intensified its commitment to positioning Nigeria as a frontrunner in green technology innovation and sustainable digital transformation. As the world increasingly embraces environmentally friendly technologies to combat climate change, NITDA’s strategic push aims to align Nigeria’s IT sector with global sustainability goals. NITDA’s green technology initiative…

In a strategic move to broaden its footprint beyond travel, Wakanow Group, one of Africa’s leading travel-tech companies, has acquired Nairabox, a digital ticketing and lifestyle platform based in Nigeria. This acquisition marks Wakanow’s official entry into the entertainment and lifestyle space, signaling a shift toward becoming a full-fledged experience platform. NairaBox, best known for…

In Nigeria’s fast-growing digital commerce market, payment failures are still a major bottleneck for merchants. Every extra second of latency or failed transaction represents not just lost revenue, but a damaged customer experience. This is where the Interswitch Payment Gateway (IPG) has been making a quiet but significant impact. Built to power payments for some of the…

MTN Nigeria team joined B4B Partners in supporting startup growth and fostering business sustainability across Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem. Across Nigeria’s fast-evolving startup ecosystem, early-stage founders are constantly innovating, building products that touch everything from healthcare and agriculture to payments and workplace culture. But while vision and creativity abound, many startups struggle with a universal challenge:…