Kenya approves Access Bank’s acquisition of National Bank of Kenya
Access Bank PLC has acquired the National Bank of Kenya (NBK), taking over full ownership from KCB Group PLC....
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Over 25,000 Nigerians to benefit from Airtel Africa training
Airtel Africa has reinforced its commitment to Nigeria’s digital transformation with a landmark pledge to support the training of...
Mistakes entrepreneurs wish they had avoided
Starting a business is an exhilarating journey, but it’s rarely a straight path to success. Entrepreneurs often learn their...
Modi’s landmark visit sparks a new era in India-Nigeria relations
India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, has wrapped up a landmark state visit to Nigeria, marking the first such engagement...
Most Kenyan companies face a cash crunch, report shows
A challenging business environment has raised the risk of cash flow crises for many Kenyan companies, even as private-sector...
Yellow Card secures $33 million in Series C funding round
This financing marks a significant milestone for the company and the African FinTech industry as a whole, as it...
Malawian Kennedy Mbekeani appointed as East Africa director by AfDB
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has appointed Malawian Dr Kennedy K Mbekeani as Director General for the East...
M-KOPA appoints former Nokia CEO as new board chair
In a significant move to bolster its leadership and guide its growth strategy, M-KOPA, a leading emerging markets fintech...
Benin to contribute $2 million to the African Development Fund
Benin has pledged $2 million to the next replenishment of the African Development Fund, the concessional window of the...
M-KOPA hits 5 million customers as it pushes pan-African expansion
M-KOPA, an asset financing startup, now has five million customers across five African markets, the company has said, as...