Ecobank Group Launches 2022 Edition of its Fintech Challenge with US$50,000 Prize Money up for Grabs

Ecobank Group Launches 2022 Edition of its Fintech Challenge with US$50,000 Prize Money up for Grabs

Fintech Challenge offers early stage and mature start-ups the potential to partner with Ecobank (www.Ecobank.com) across 33 African countries; Applications open until 16 September.   Pan-African banking... Details
Voice Message 101: WhatsApp shares etiquette guide for becoming a voice message pro

Voice Message 101: WhatsApp shares etiquette guide for becoming a voice message pro

    Easy to send and fun to listen to, voice messages have become a go-to for many when sharing funny anecdotes or heartfelt messages... Details
IFFs HACKATHON: THREE INNOVATORS EMERGE WINNERS

IFFs HACKATHON: THREE INNOVATORS EMERGE WINNERS

  E-procure, IFFMER, and E-xpose emerged first, second third positions respectively among seven shortlisted innovators that pitched their innovations and ideas at the Illicit Financial... Details
Hybrid work: How to create a digital transformation strategy that actually works

Hybrid work: How to create a digital transformation strategy that actually works

The working world has changed drastically. Today, survey after survey shows workers want a hybrid work model. But what does the future workplace look like... Details
Anchor, a banking-as-a-service platform joins Y Combinator’s Summer 2022 (S22) Batch, announces the launch of public beta

Anchor, a banking-as-a-service platform joins Y Combinator’s Summer 2022 (S22) Batch, announces the launch of public beta

Anchor (https://getAnchor.co/), a banking-as-a-service (BaaS) platform making it possible to seamlessly build financial products in Africa announces its public beta launch. The startup was also... Details
SLVA’s AI and ML-powered cyber security solutions drive greater opportunities for MSSPs servicing SMBs

SLVA’s AI and ML-powered cyber security solutions drive greater opportunities for MSSPs servicing SMBs

With the volume of cyber-attacks threatening organisations daily, infrastructure and security teams are stretched, fatigued, and in many instances, operationally siloed, playing directly in the... Details
Data-driven experiences critical to bank success, as industry reaches ‘inflection point’

Data-driven experiences critical to bank success, as industry reaches ‘inflection point’

    New research from international digital SME banking specialist, Pollinate,  reveals traditional banks' servicing of SMEs does not correspond with the economic importance of... Details
iiDENTIFii wins KPMG Tech Innovator in Africa

iiDENTIFii wins KPMG Tech Innovator in Africa

After a four-month long competition, KPMG Private Enterprise awarded iiDENTIFii the top spot.   Following the incredible success of the inaugural competition last year, KPMG... Details
Grey raises $2M to simplify cross-border payments across Africa

Grey raises $2M to simplify cross-border payments across Africa

Grey (https://Grey.co), a fintech started by two Nigerians to simplify sending and receiving foreign payments for Africans, has raised $2 million in seed funding. The... Details
Olubadan of Ibadan Backs Clamour for Telecom Infrastructure Protection

Olubadan of Ibadan Backs Clamour for Telecom Infrastructure Protection

The advocacy for telecom infrastructure protection across the country by the Nigerian Communications Commission, (NCC) has received royal blessings and support of the Olubadan of... Details