February 27, 2019
Mastercard, a leading technology company in the global payments industry, has signed a global Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Angaza, a leader in last-mile distribution technology, which will see the two companies partner to rollout an efficient digital payment solution that increases access to affordable necessities, like solar home systems and water pumps, for people…
February 26, 2019
Want to grab that purchase and go? You’re not alone. Today more than ever, people are living an increasingly digital – and mobile – life and they expect their ability to pay for their needs and wants to match that same “always on” mindset, according to social media conversations identified in the 2019 edition of…
February 15, 2019
Renmoney, a leading fintech lending company in Nigeria, recently announced the launch of a new solution for self-employed individuals, business men and business women. The new product allows this market segment to access credit of up to ₦4million either via Renmoney’s website, (www.renmoney.com), contact centre, agent network or branches. Since inception, Renmoney focused on the…
February 14, 2019
The annual Mastercard Love Index indicates that spenders in Africa and the Middle East are willing to dig deeper into their pockets to make their partners happy and that they are going online to do it: there has been a 107% increase in the number of e-commerce transactions between 2016 and 2018. The Index, which…
February 8, 2019
Setting a new tempo for brand expression, Mastercard debuts its sonic brand identity, a comprehensive sound architecture that signifies the latest advancement for the brand. Wherever consumers engage with Mastercard across the globe – be it physical, digital or voice environments – the distinct and memorable Mastercard melody will provide simple, seamless familiarity. The news…
January 25, 2019
Renmoney, a leading fintech lending company in Lagos, was featured on the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) list of ‘Companies to Inspire Africa’ for 2019. Renmoney was listed alongside three other Nigerian companies. In her remarks, Tobi Boshoro, CEO, Renmoney highlighted that the company “has spent the last few years building convenient lending solutions for…
December 13, 2018
The African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM) has partnered with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention to address existing barriers towards advancing the diagnostic agenda in Africa. This they have done through the launch of the Africa Collaborative Initiative to Advance Diagnostics (AFCAD). This strategic partnership was announced during a press conference held…
December 11, 2018
Establishes First Turbo Charger Service Workshop in Nigeria Following its rapid growth in the Nigerian market, ABB Nigeria, a pioneering technology leader in electrification products, robotics and motion, industrial automation and power grids, on Tuesday, December 4, 2018, officially declared open its new office facility at Metalbox Road, Ogba, Lagos. The new facility, which is…
December 10, 2018
Investors will need to weather more volatility in order to capture opportunities in 2019, according to the Year Ahead report from UBS, the world’s leading wealth manager. Global economic growth will decelerate next year to 3.6% from 3.8% in 2018, and company earnings will grow at a slower rate. However, a 2019 recession still looks…
December 10, 2018
Leading global payments and technology company Mastercard and Africa’s leading payment service provider, DPO Group have announced a collaboration to enable more than 40,000 African merchants to accept Mastercard payments, connecting more people and businesses to the global economy. The collaboration will enable DPO to act as a Pan-African switch by using the Mastercard Payments…