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Backbase acquires Kasisto to revolutionise African banking with agentic AI solutions
Banking technology company Backbase has acquired Kasisto, a leader in agentic AI for financial services, integrating the company’s…
Xenophobia: Senate rejects proposal to nationalise MTN, DStv over attacks on Nigerians
The Nigerian Senate has rejected calls by some of its lawmakers to nationalise South African-owned companies in Nigeria…
Spiro unveils Khaligraph Jones as brand ambassador to drive EV adoption in Kenya
Spiro Kenya has named award-winning rapper and entrepreneur Khaligraph Jones as its brand ambassador, the company announced in…
Why Circle Ventures is backing Flutterwave’s multi-rail B2B play
Flutterwave has secured a strategic investment from Circle Ventures, the corporate venture arm of Circle Internet Group, the…
Digital economy: FG pushes unified framework for online platforms across NCC, NITDA and NDPC
The Federal Government is pushing for a unified regulatory framework to govern internet platforms and online intermediaries across…
Google Play launches $1 million equity-free fund to empower African indie game developers
Google Play has launched its first Indie Games Fund for Africa, committing $1 million in equity-free capital to…
NELFUND adopts digital token system to end double tuition payments
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) is transitioning from its current method of paying tuition fees directly to…
Beyond the ‘Big Man’ syndrome: Meet the new UBA chairman replacing Tony Elumelu
On August 21, 2026, Tony Elumelu will do something that historically terrified the architects of African corporate empires:…
Microsoft lays off 4,800 employees as Xbox undergoes its worst restructuring ever
Microsoft has reduced its workforce by approximately 4,800 employees, which accounts for about 2.1% of its global staff.…
Tony Elumelu to retire as UBA Group Chairman after 12 years, Emmanuel Nnorom named successor
Tony Elumelu, a prominent business figure in Africa, will retire as the Group Chairman of United Bank for…
