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Cellulant appoints chief operating officer

22.04.2026

Cellulant, the African payments technology company, has appointed Anthony Hernandez as Chief Operating Officer as it moves to strengthen its operational systems and support expansion across multiple markets on the continent. Hernandez will oversee end-to-end customer operations, including onboarding, transaction processing, customer experience and growth, while also driving automation and efficiency across the company’s internal...

Nigerian Tech Startups Tackle Energy & Connectivity Issues

22.04.2026

Two startups pitching at the Ilorin Innovation Hub Demo Day are attempting to address structural weaknesses in Nigeria’s telecom infrastructure, targeting chronic fibre-optic cable disruptions and heavy reliance on diesel-powered energy systems that underpin mobile and internet connectivity. The solutions, presented to investors and infrastructure operators on Friday, reflect a broader shift in Nigeria’s startup...

PSLC seeks partners for disability inclusion in Nigeria

22.04.2026

The Patrick Speech and Language Centre, Lagos, has called on corporate organisations, development partners, and policymakers to collaborate on its next phase as it celebrates its 20th anniversary. In a statement, PSLC noted that strategic partnerships would enable nationwide touring of its advocacy programme and support the rollout of employability and talent development initiatives. Founder/Director...

MTN Media Innovation Programme Opens for Fifth Edition

22.04.2026

MTN Nigeria has opened applications for the fifth edition of its Media Innovation Programme, expanding the fellowship cohort to 25 participants as part of its efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s media landscape and mark its 25th anniversary. The telecommunications firm said in a statement that the increase from 20 fellows in previous editions reflects its continued...

Planet Talk Broadens Migration Services to US & Ireland

22.04.2026

Planet Talk, a technology-driven platform focused on supporting migrant communities, has expanded its services to Ireland and the United States as it accelerates international growth and deepens its footprint across key diaspora markets. The latest expansion marks a continuation of the company’s recent push beyond its traditional base, following earlier rollouts in France and Canada....

Women’s income growth depends on support systems — Report

22.04.2026

Women micro-entrepreneurs achieve sustained income growth only when multiple support systems work together, rather than through isolated interventions, according to new findings released by BFA Global. The findings, drawn from BFA Global’s Women’s Economic Empowerment Opportunity Leads Umbrella Program in Kenya, highlight five interconnected domains that shape whether low-income women can translate economic opportunities into...

NACC Honours Bolanle Austen-Peters for Creative Impact

22.04.2026

The Nigerian American Chamber of Commerce is set to honour Nigerian cultural entrepreneur and filmmaker, Bolanle Austen-Peters, in recognition of her contribution to the growth of Africa’s creative economy and her role in projecting Nigerian stories on the global stage. The founder of Terra Kulture and BAP Productions, Austen-Peters, will receive the Excellence in Cultural...

Cruxstone seeks investors for Lagos waterfront development

22.04.2026

Cruxstone Development, a real estate developer, has stepped up efforts to attract investors and sales partners for its flagship waterfront project, Nautical Rise, as it seeks to position the development as a major lifestyle and tourism destination in Nigeria. At a stakeholder event held recently in Lagos, the company brought together real estate investors, brokers,...

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PalmPay grows user base to 35 million in Nigeria

22.04.2026

PalmPay has said it has grown its user base to 35 million, underscoring its expansion within Nigeria’s rapidly evolving digital financial services sector. The fintech company, which launched in 2019 as a consumer-focused payments application, said the milestone reflects increasing adoption of digital payment platforms in a market traditionally dominated by cash transactions and conventional...

Glovo to Host Digital Commerce Summit in Lagos, Nigeria

22.04.2026

Glovo, the technology platform, will host the second edition of its Future of Commerce Summit in Lagos as it seeks to deepen conversations around the evolution of digital trade and the role of small businesses in Nigeria’s economy. The event, scheduled for 22 April at the Landmark Events Centre in Victoria Island, Lagos, is expected...