A Country in West Africa, Often referred to also as the Giant of Africa. Currency is called Nigerian Naira (NGN)
APEX Network and AltSchool Africa Launch One of Nigeria’s Largest Crypto Literacy Scholarship —1,000 Fully Funded Spots Available
APEX Network and AltSchool Africa announced a joint scholarship initiative for 1,000 Nigerians. The scholarship aims to enhance financial knowledge in the context of Nigeria's high crypto adoption.
How Africa’s Top Fintech is Reimagining the “Woman in Tech” Narrative
PalmPay's Purple Woman program has seen a 70% growth in fintech companies in Nigeria over the past year. Only 17% of Nigeria's tech workforce is comprised of women, highlighting a significant gender gap.
MTN to absorb 2,762 IHS Towers employees as acquisition advances
MTN Group will absorb 2,762 IHS employees as part of a $2.2 billion acquisition. MTN has pledged to guarantee salaries and core benefits for incoming employees for at least one year.
The retention problem hiding in plain sight for African startups
A study revealed that many women in West Africa are motivated digital users, primarily for learning and job search. High data costs were identified as a major barrier to sustained platform use by 73% of women in Ghana and 64% in Nigeria.
Divest Expands into Remittances with Money Xchange, Unifying Crypto Conversion and Cross-Border Transfers in a Single App
Divest launched Money Xchange to simplify cross-border money transfers across Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa. The service offers upfront displayed rates with no hidden charges, addressing the high costs of remittances in Africa.
