We want to build one-stop digital market place, says MTN
What you need to know: Mobile money has been a game changer in many ways in the Fintech space. Richard Yego, the MTN Mobile Money chief executive officer, shares on the push for cashless payments, increase in digital financial services,…
Accra is 5th most expensive city in Africa in terms of rent
Accra is the 5th most expensive city in Africa in terms of rent, according to Numbeo. Accra’s rent index of 12.0 also placed it 230 in the world. According to the data and research powerhouse, high rents can strain household…
NFF appoints Éric Chelle as Super Eagles Coach
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Eric Chelle as the head coach of the Super Eagles. The NFF announced the appointment of the Malian tactician in a statement on Tuesday. The 47-year-old was recommended for the job by the…
Nigeria’s FirstBank sets sights on Ethiopia, Angola, Cameroon
Building on its long-standing presence in sub-Saharan Africa, First Bank of Nigeria is gearing up for its next growth phase as financial systems across the continent open up to new opportunities. More than a decade after an acquisition spree that…
Tinubu Congratulates Mahama on Inauguration, Pledges Nigeria’s Support for Ghana
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated John Mahama on his swearing-in as Ghana’s president saying Nigeria will support the West African country. Mahama was inaugurated on Tuesday in Accra, marking his return to office years after seven years when he served…
Traffic diversions in Accra on January 7 announced ahead of inauguration
National Traffic diversions in Accra on January 7 announced ahead of inauguration The Ministry of Information has announced a temporary closure of several roads in Accra to ensure a secure and seamless inauguration ceremony for President-elect John Mahama. The closures,…
Zimbabwe withdraws from FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers
Zimbabwe has withdrawn from the FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup Qualifiers. The Young Mighty Warriors were among the twenty-eight countries taking part in the competition and were set to face Ethiopia in the first round. The first leg of the…
Tanzania’s fuel revolution slowed down by lack of filling stations
A revolution in vehicle fuel is gaining momentum in Tanzania, but a lack of filling stations means it is stuck in second gear. Like Nigeria and some other countries on the continent, Tanzania is beginning to embrace compressed natural gas…
BREAKING: President Tinubu To Storm Ghana For Mahama’s Inauguration
Mahama, who served as the 12th president of Ghana between 2012 and January 2017, was reelected in December 2024 and will succeed President Nana Akufo-Addo, who served from 2017 to 2025. President Tinubu is set to storm Ghana for Mahama’s…
Nsano welcomes Priscilla Hazel as new CEO
Nsano, a leading Pan-African FinTech company, has announced the appointment of Priscilla Hazel as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. Priscilla succeeds the company’s founder, Kofi Owusu-Nhyira, who will step into a new role as Executive Chairman of the Board….