Mic Mann, the founder of the metaverse platform Africarare, recently shared insights at the Africa Tech Festival in Cape Town, emphasizing that the metaverse continues to captivate the attention of companies and individuals in South Africa. Africarare is the driving force behind the Ubuntuland metaverse, a three-dimensional and immersive virtual world facilitated by virtual reality … Read more
Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, unveiled a comprehensive plan on Wednesday to train three million technical talents within the next four years. This ambitious initiative, if successful, could significantly contribute to President Bola Tinubu’s vision of generating one million tech jobs in the initial two years of his administration. The … Read more
In a significant move aimed at advancing financial inclusion across the African continent, Chipper Cash, the prominent financial services company serving over five million customers in Africa and the US, has announced a strategic partnership with global payment giant Visa. This collaboration marks a significant expansion of Chipper Cash’s existing partnership with Visa, which dates … Read more
Amidst the dynamic shifts in the financial circle, the lending industry stands transformed, thanks to the ingenuity of fintech pioneers. The latest trailblazer in this revolution is SeedFi, an innovative digital lending platform dedicated to elevating financial access, championing responsible lending, and nurturing financial literacy. Join us in this blog post as we explore the … Read more
Seth Onyango, bird story agency Fintech giant, Flutterwave has overcome legal challenges that threatened to cripple an ambitious growth strategy that made it the darling of venture capitalists internationally. “After considering all the facts presented to this court, as well as my earlier ruling on the agency’s request for withdrawal of this suit, the withdrawal … Read more
In a move to modernize rail travel in Nigeria, the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) has unveiled an innovative e-ticketing platform for the Lagos-Ibadan train route in 2023. This groundbreaking system aims to simplify the booking process, providing passengers with a convenient way to secure their train tickets. Read on as we walk you through the … Read more
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, and Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM) have officially announced a collaborative alliance to bolster business growth and foster economic cooperation between their regions. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on November 9, 2023, during the Saudi-Africa Summits in Saudi Arabia, solidifying their commitment to enhance … Read more
Google has launched a new generative AI search experience in Africa, called Search Generative Experience (SGE). The opt-in experiment is currently available in English on Chrome desktop and the latest version of the Google App on Android and iOS. SGE uses AI to deliver an overview of key information to consider at the top of … Read more
If you need cash for an emergency but you’re having trouble qualifying for more established loan apps, Ultracash might work for you. But be careful: This online loan app often has super-high interest rates. Pros Cons What is Ultracash loan app? Ultracash is an online loan app that offers short-term loans to Nigerians for emergency … Read more
Palmpay is one of Nigeria’s largest finance apps with over 25 million active users. For one reason or another, you might need to delete your PalmPay account in other to protect your privacy. Here is a guide on how to do that. How to Delete Your PalmPay Account If you no longer want to use … Read more