From Lagos to Nairobi

Nigeria’s leading travel finance platform, Kalabash54, has unveiled its new multi-currency “Kalabash Cards”, designed to make international payments simpler, smarter, and more rewarding for travellers and lifestyle enthusiasts. The new product allows users to spend seamlessly across multiple currencies while earning cashback on purchases made locally and abroad. According to Kalabash54, the card supports major…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has held high-level engagements with global fintech leaders on the sidelines of the 2025 International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Annual Meetings, aimed at strengthening collaboration and driving innovation in Nigeria’s digital financial ecosystem. Led by CBN Governor Dr. Olayemi Cardoso, the discussions focused on expanding financial inclusion,…

Nigeria’s financial technology (fintech) sector, one of Africa’s fastest-growing, is set for a new era of oversight and innovation with the proposed Nigerian Fintech Regulatory Commission Bill. The bill, recently introduced at the National Assembly, seeks to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for fintech operations in the country while safeguarding consumers and promoting responsible innovation….

In a significant milestone for Nigeria’s agricultural innovation sector, Vet Konect, a homegrown agri-tech start-up, has been named among the finalists for the prestigious World Food Prize 2025. The recognition places the company on the global stage as one of the leading innovators addressing food security and sustainable agriculture challenges across Africa. Founded in 2019…

Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer and a key player in the global crypto economy, has announced a strategic investment in Kotani Pay, a Nairobi-based blockchain payments company focused on bridging the gap between digital assets and local financial systems across Africa. The partnership marks a major milestone in advancing digital financial inclusion and cross-border…

Global solar energy company Sun King has taken a bold step toward deepening Africa’s renewable energy independence with the launch of its first African solar manufacturing factory in Kenya. The facility, located in the Tatu City Special Economic Zone near Nairobi, marks a major milestone in localizing solar production and creating sustainable green jobs on…