Author: Saibu Grace
Providus bank announces ₦3 trillion boost from strategic merger
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Providus Bank stated that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted preliminary approval for the merger with…
Zenith Bank, Nigeria’s leading financial institution, starts a $182 million fundraising initiative
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The largest lender in Nigeria based on market capitalisation, Zenith Bank Plc, aims to raise $290 billion ($182…
University of Lagos hosts innovative Digital Humanities Workshop 2024
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University of Lagos (UNILAG) has held its Digital Humanities Workshop 2024, exploring the intersection of technology and the…
Ecobank selects 40 top African fintech innovators.
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The 2024 Ecobank Fintech Challenge semi-final is scheduled for Wednesday, August 14, at the Ecobank Pan African Centre…
PressOne Africa currently collaborates with more than 3,000 businesses
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PressOne Africa was founded in 2021 by long-time friends Opeyemi Shokunbi and Mayowa Okegbenle. The platform enables businesses…
Uganda’s UTel receives a $225 million boost from a Dubai-based investor
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The $225 million investment from Dubai-based Rowad Capital Commercial (RCC) LLC, which will also purchase a 60% majority…
AliExpress expands digital footprint into Ethiopia’s growing ecommerce landscape
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The China-based Alibaba Group‘s international online retail affiliate, AliExpress, is allegedly planning to enter the Ethiopian market. According…
Network International unveils a $250M payment platform for telcos and banks
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Network International, a Dubai-based payment services provider, has launched its innovative $250 million digital payment platform, Network One,…
Music startups in Africa with over $100K in funding
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Africa’s music industry is booming, propelled by a dynamic, tech-savvy youth and soaring global appeal. The continent’s music…
Adani Energy’s $900m Kenya power transmission line gets approval
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Kenya has accepted a $907 million proposal from Adani Energy Solutions, the power distribution division of the Adani…
