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Capitec Expands Beyond Banking With A2X Listing
South Africa’s Capitec is taking another step in its evolution from a traditional bank into a broader financial-services group, with its shares set to begin trading on A2X Markets from September 7, 2026. The secondary listing gives investors another regulated venue to trade the company’s shares while supporting greater liquidity and shareholder choice. The move…
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Daba and Coronation Open Nigeria’s Markets to Global Investors
Nigeria’s capital market is having a standout year, but the latest push is not simply about making the market bigger. It is about making it easier for investors outside the country to participate. That is the opportunity Daba Finance and Coronation are targeting with a new partnership designed to connect global investors with Nigerian capital-market…
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Nomba Secures $3M to Power Africa–Asia Trade Payments
Nigerian fintech Nomba is strengthening its ambitions beyond domestic payments after securing a $3 million debt facility to expand its cross-border payment infrastructure and connect African businesses more efficiently with Asian markets. The facility, provided by CardinalStone Finance Company Limited, will give Nomba additional US dollar liquidity through banking relationships in Hong Kong and Singapore.…
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Village Capital Backs Nigerian Startups With $450,000
Global venture development organisation Village Capital has made its first direct investments in Nigerian startups, deploying a combined $450,000 as it deepens its focus on one of Africa’s most active technology markets. The investment marks an important step for Village Capital, which has spent years supporting entrepreneurs across emerging markets through accelerator programmes, grants, investment…
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Uber Exit Puts Nigerian Drivers Under Pressure
Uber’s departure from Nigeria has left more than riders searching for alternatives. For the drivers who depended on the platform for income, the company’s exit has created a new layer of uncertainty in an already difficult operating environment. Uber officially ended its Nigerian operations on September 2, 2026, bringing its 12-year presence in the country…
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Bolt Doubles Down on Nigeria After Uber’s Exit
Uber’s exit from Nigeria after 12 years has reshaped the country’s ride-hailing landscape, but rival Bolt says it has no plans to follow. Instead, the company is positioning itself for the long term, describing Nigeria as an important market for its growth despite the difficult operating environment. Uber officially wound down its Nigerian operations on…