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  • NippyBot Drives Autonomous Delivery Breakthroughs from the North East

    UK-based robotics startup NippyBot is accelerating the North East’s emergence as a leading hub for autonomous delivery technology, leveraging the region’s growing tech ecosystem and supportive innovation frameworks. With a mission to transform last-mile logistics, NippyBot is developing compact, self-driving delivery robots designed to navigate urban environments efficiently, safely, and sustainably. Founded with a vision…

  • umia Posts 28% Order Growth and 45% GMV Surge in Nigeria and Ghana This Black Friday

    Jumia, Africa’s leading e-commerce platform, has reported a remarkable performance during this year’s Black Friday sales, witnessing a 28% increase in orders and a 45% surge in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) across Nigeria and Ghana. The milestone reflects the growing consumer confidence in online shopping and Jumia’s continuous efforts to enhance the digital shopping experience….

  • Platnova Secures Spot on Nigeria’s Top 100 Fastest-Growing Companies List

    Platnova, the emerging fintech and digital services company, has been recognized as one of the Top 100 fastest-growing companies in Nigeria, marking a significant milestone in its journey as one of the country’s boldest new-generation innovators. The recognition, awarded by a leading business growth index that tracks high-performance companies across diverse sectors, highlights Platnova’s rapid…

  • Moniepoint UK Secures EMI Licence, Set to Roll Out GBP Accounts by December 2025

    Moniepoint is set to deepen its international footprint as its UK subsidiary prepares to issue sterling (GBP) accounts to customers beginning December 2025. This milestone follows Moniepoint UK’s successful acquisition of an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence, positioning the company to offer regulated financial services directly to consumers and businesses in the United Kingdom. The…

  • Bujeti Brings Top CFOs and Finance Executives Together for High-Level Lagos Summit

    Bujeti, the fast-rising corporate spend and financial management platform, convened top finance executives, industry innovators, and policy influencers at an exclusive summit in Lagos, signaling its growing influence in Africa’s enterprise financial technology landscape. The event, designed as a high-level gathering for strategic dialogue, explored the future of corporate finance, digital transformation, and operational efficiency…

  • Interswitch Hits ₦137 Billion Revenue as Digital Payments Surge in 2024

    Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading digital payment and commerce companies, has announced a landmark 50% revenue surge, closing 2024 with an impressive ₦137 billion. The growth reflects the company’s sustained expansion across payment processing, digital infrastructure, and enterprise solutions, reaffirming its central role in Nigeria’s and Africa’s financial technology ecosystem. The company’s strong performance is…