Kenyan brands are increasingly turning to digital platforms to reach consumers, but many have not abandoned the credibility and prestige associated with traditional newspapers. The tension reflects a broader transformation in the country’s advertising and communications industry, where brands want the reach and speed of digital media while still valuing the authority that established print…

Cowrywise has crossed a significant milestone, recording more than one million stock trades as interest in retail investing continues to grow among Nigerians. The achievement highlights how digital investment platforms are changing the way individuals access financial markets and participate in wealth creation. For years, investing in stocks was often perceived as an activity for…

Prediction markets are becoming an increasingly visible part of the digital financial landscape, allowing users to buy and sell contracts tied to the outcomes of future events. From elections and economic indicators to sports and cultural events, these platforms turn forecasts into tradable positions. Their growing popularity, however, has revived a familiar question: are prediction…

Nigeria’s onshore oil industry has spent years battling problems that cannot be solved simply by drilling more wells. Ageing infrastructure, operational inefficiencies, pipeline disruptions, crude theft and difficult field conditions have all weighed on production. Heirs Energies is betting that technology can help change that equation. The Nigerian energy company, founded by Tony Elumelu, has…

When PiggyVest launched in Nigeria, saving money was often less about having the right financial product and more about having the discipline to leave money untouched. The fintech set out to solve that problem by making saving more structured, automated and accessible. Over time, however, PiggyVest has grown beyond its original identity as a digital…

As businesses rush to deploy artificial intelligence, the biggest security threat may not come from sophisticated hackers or unfamiliar external attackers. It may come from employees using AI tools without fully understanding how their actions can expose company data. Generative AI has quickly moved from an experimental technology to an everyday workplace tool. Employees use…