Airtel Nigeria has crossed more than 17,000 network sites as the telecom operator expands connectivity into rural communities, small towns, and areas that have historically been difficult to serve with reliable mobile infrastructure. The expansion puts Airtel on course to surpass 18,000 sites as the company continues adding more than 1,000 sites a year while
Airtel Nigeria is rapidly expanding its 5G network, integrating more than 1,000 new 5G sites in the past year as it races to increase network capacity across Nigeria’s major cities and urban centres. The latest rollout includes 759 sites integrated since December, signalling a significant acceleration in the company’s 5G investment as Nigerians consume more
For millions of Nigerians, digital finance is no longer new. It is how salaries are received, bills are paid, businesses collect money, and families send funds across cities. But as more of everyday money moves online, one question continues to shape how people choose financial platforms: Can I trust it with my money? That question
The Federal Government of Nigeria has opened a $110 million iDICE debt financing window for Nigerian technology and creative businesses, giving eligible startups access to structured funding to expand operations, acquire productive assets, and reach new markets. The financing is being delivered through two facilities launched by the Bank of Industry (BOI), the implementing agency
FCMB Group has reported a strong first-half performance for 2026, with one figure standing out beyond its near doubling of profits. The financial services group generated ₦89.1 billion in digital revenue in the first six months of the year highlighting the growing role of its payments, lending, and wealth businesses as it posted a 99%
When OPay launched its National Innovation Challenge earlier this year, it was not just looking for ideas. It was searching for the next generation of builders who could help shape Nigeria’s digital economy. After receiving more than 2,200 applications from over 11,000 undergraduate students across Nigeria, the fintech company has selected the top 48 teams
For years, LemFi built its reputation by helping migrants move money across borders. Now, the fintech is making a much bigger play for customers’ financial lives. The company has secured approval from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to acquire investment platform Wealth8, a move that takes LemFi beyond remittances and deeper into wealth management,
Digital payments are no longer just about sending money. In Nigeria, they are becoming part of the infrastructure powering commerce, supporting businesses, expanding access to financial services, and connecting millions of people to the formal economy. As the Central Bank of Nigeria pushes ahead with its Payment System Vision 2028, companies such as OPay are
Remittances are becoming a major battleground in global fintech, and a growing number of Nigerians in the United Kingdom are now turning to SendOva for better exchange rates and zero transfer fees when sending money home. SendOva, the trading name of Balazoo Express, is licensed by the Financial Conduct Authority. The app is built around
Nigeria’s fuel stations may be on the verge of becoming one of the country’s most unexpected fintech growth opportunities. As digital payments continue to reshape how Nigerians transact, a new transformation is emerging beyond banking apps and ecommerce platforms, one that could redefine how fuel stations operate and generate value. At the NNPC Retail Business