Nigerian big banks race to raise funds by capital hike deadline
Nigeria's banking giants, such as Access, GT Bank, UBA, and First Bank, are in a rush to raise capital before the CBN's recapitalisation deadline of March 2026.
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Nigerian big banks race to raise funds by capital hike deadline
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Nigerian big banks race to raise funds by capital hike deadline
Nigeria's banking giants, such as Access, GT Bank, UBA, and First Bank, are in a rush to raise capital before the CBN's recapitalisation deadline of March 2026.
Starlink has gone dark in Zimbabwe
How Verod-Kepple Africa wants to invest its $60 million fund
Operators try to end Sudan's months-long telecoms blackout
Escape, remand, and now a demand: Binance seeks release of detained exec in Nigeria
ThriveAgric and Acorn Rabo Bank join forces to generate $56m million in carbon revenue for 30,000 Nigerian farmers
Nigeria's newly proposed national ID gets cold reception
Opinion
Africa's digital commerce market to reach $72 billion in 2026
Africa's digital commerce is set to hit $72 billion by 2026 in the top five markets, growing annually at 25%, according to Beyond Borders report by EBANX.
Yellow Card’s perspective on regulation in Africa’s largest crypto market
National IDs linked to 80% of identity fraud attacks in Africa
ID-related fraud issues faced by US fintech mirror Africa's trends
Nigeria's security worsens, raising doubts about NIN-SIM linkage
Tech trends that will shape 2024, according to African investors
Remedial Health CEO on Nigeria's surging drug costs: A crucial moment for healthtech
Spotlight
Review: The new Geegpay virtual dollar card is the best in the market for businesses and freelancers
Geegpay's new virtual card works for online payments like Aliexpress, Netflix, Shein, Facebook ads, Upwork credit and Apple Music. Here’s how it works and what you need to know about creating, funding, and using the card.
Creative Fabrica’s Design Studio is empowering visual creators
This hacked Twitter user turned ethical hacker now recovers social media accounts
Building Africa's undersized EV infrastructure, a battery at a time
Paystack alumni have founded over fourteen African startups
Octamile introduces PayCover an AI-powered platform for insurance policy management
How Xiaomi overthrew Samsung in Nigeria's smartphone wars
Events
Join innovators, investors and startups at the 2024 Africa Technology Expo in Lagos
Organized by Spark Africa HQ, the brilliant minds behind the Africa Startup Festival, the Africa Technology Expo is set to hit the bursting metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria on the 22nd of June, 2024.
Lagos Tech Fest is returning for its 4th edition in February
BD Insider 200: Notable insights from Moonshot by TechCabal
Bosun Tijani to share agenda for Nigeria’s digital economy at Moonshot 2023
Recap of ProductDive’s inaugural hybrid event
Farm Central Intelligence emerges winner at AFEX Code Cash Crop 4.0 Ag-hackathon
Here's what happened at Nigeria's FinTech Forum 2023 event
Consumer Tech
Here are our top picks for Xiaomi phones you should buy in 2024
Which Xiaomi Redmi phone is the best, and more importantly, which is right for you? Take a look at our favourites in this article.
Tecno Camon 19 Review: a budget phone with a 64MP main camera
PlayStation Passkey: how to log in to your PS account without a password
Camon 30 series: Tecno’s AI camera arsenal goes live
Redmi 13c Review: Unveiling the budget king's features in 5 minutes
How to top up your prepaid meter on the go
Redmi Note 12 Review: an eye candy with mid-range features and entry-level price
Travel
How to apply for your Nigerian Passport online in 2024
You can now apply for your Nigerian Passport via the e-portal when you type passport.immigration.gov.ng. Learn about the application process in this article.
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Canada increases proof of funds requirements by 100% for international students
U.K. govt introduces fresh visa rules to further control migration
