Nigerian music icon D’banj is making waves beyond the stage by investing in the next generation of creatives and entrepreneurs. Through his C.R.E.A.M (Creative, Reality, Entertainment, Arts, and Music) platform, he has announced a massive N250 million fund to support emerging talents with distribution deals, helping them access industry opportunities.
This initiative comes as part of…
Africa has solidified its position as the world leader in mobile money adoption, boasting an impressive 1.1 billion mobile money accounts and facilitating $1.1 trillion in transactions annually. This milestone highlights the continent’s innovation in leveraging mobile…
South Africa's Stitch Secures $55M in Latest Funding Round
April 24, 2025
Stitch, one of South Africa’s leading fintech infrastructure companies, has successfully raised $55 million in its latest funding round. The capital infusion is set to fuel the company’s expansion efforts, particularly in the development of its API infrastructure…
A heated legal battle has emerged in Nigeria’s tech space, as Zap Africa and Paystack face off in a trademark dispute that has drawn significant attention to the gaps in the country’s intellectual property (IP) framework. This case not only underscores the pressing need for robust IP protections in Nigeria but also raises concerns about the broader implications for innovation within the…
Termii, a leading communication platform in Africa, proudly announces a series of remarkable achievements that highlight its position as a frontrunner in the industry. Termii has achieved unprecedented success under the leadership of its CEO, Emmanuel Gbolade, processing…
Accelerex, one of Africa’s leading fintech companies, has announced the launch of its groundbreaking “Pay with Fingerprint” solution. This solution, the first to be deployed on Point of Sale (PoS) terminals in Nigeria, allows bank account holders to make secure and…
Zedcrest, a Nigerian investment firm specializing in debt and equity capital markets, has acquired RMB Nigeria Stockbrokers for an estimated amount between ₦400 million and ₦420 million, as reported by a source close to the transaction.
The acquisition comes as Zedcrest looks to expand its services and give its clients access to Nigeria’s equity market, which gained 45% last year (a 26%…
FIFA initiated disciplinary proceedings against Luis Rubiales on Thursday after the Spanish Football Federation president kissed Spain star Jenni Hermoso on the lips following the Women’s World Cup final last weekend.
In response to the incident, FIFA’s…
FTXM, a financial trading and investment firm, has extended its academy’s offerings to provide complimentary financial education to the Nigerian population amidst the country’s economic challenges.
The company’s official statement highlights its commitment…
"Neimeth Appoints New Managing Director to Lead the Company"
August 23, 2023
Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals Plc has introduced Valentine Okelu as the newly appointed Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the company. This change came into effect on August 16, 2023, following the official approval of his appointment during the company’s Annual General Meeting.
The statement highlights Okelu’s impressive educational background, including his…