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  • GTCO Confident as Fintech Competition Fades, Says Segun Agbaje

    Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) has declared that it is no longer worried about competition from fintech firms, as the banking group says it has successfully built a strong digital ecosystem capable of standing its ground in Nigeria’s fast-evolving financial services landscape. The statement was made by GTCO Group Chief Executive Officer, Segun Agbaje, during…

  • OPay: Nigeria’s Fintech Giant Under Spotlight for Growth and Criticism

    OPay has remained a dominant force in Nigeria’s fintech landscape, but recent developments and ongoing industry conversations have increasingly placed the company at the centre of broader op-eds and opinion debates about the future of digital finance in Africa. In several opinion pieces circulating across financial media and tech commentary platforms in 2026, OPay is…

  • Rank Capital Ranks 7th in Africa’s Fastest-Growing Fintechs by Financial Times

    Rank Capital has been named the 7th fastest-growing fintech company in Africa by the Financial Times, marking a significant milestone for the investment platform and strengthening its position within one of the continent’s most competitive financial services sectors. The ranking is part of the Financial Times’ annual “Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies” report, compiled in partnership with…

  • AI Healthcare Depends on Strong Digital Infrastructure

    Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming healthcare worldwide, from improving diagnostics and accelerating drug discovery to enhancing patient care and streamlining hospital operations. Yet, despite the excitement surrounding AI innovation, experts increasingly agree that the future of AI in healthcare will depend less on algorithms alone and more on the strength of the infrastructure supporting them.…

  • Fotosut Revolutionises Photography with AI-Powered Workflow Tools

    Fotosut, the Lagos-based startup founded by photographer and entrepreneur Oluseyi Magic, is rapidly gaining recognition as one of Africa’s most innovative AI-powered platforms for photographers. Built to simplify the business side of photography, Fotosut is redefining how creatives manage their operations by replacing traditional dashboards and manual workflows with conversational artificial intelligence. Launched in 2026,…

  • Grey Headlines Moonshot by TechCabal 2026

    Grey has been announced as the headline sponsor for Moonshot 2026, marking a major partnership between one of Africa’s fastest-growing fintech companies and the continent’s leading technology conference. The event is scheduled to be held on October 28 and 29, 2026, at the National Theatre. Organised by TechCabal, Moonshot has become a significant gathering point…