EconomyTop StoriesSub- Saharan Africa exits recession, but economic growth remains slowGBO CorrespondentOctober 29, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 29, 2021 Nigeria is expected to grow by 2.7% in 2022 from a previously...
AnalysisBanking and FinanceIssue 03 - 2021MAGAZINEThe secret behind Latin America’s fintech boomGBO CorrespondentOctober 22, 2021October 26, 2021 GBO CorrespondentOctober 22, 2021October 26, 2021 Countries like Mexico and Brazil are leading the way and an increase...
FintechTop StoriesAfrican fintech OPay raises $400 mn funding to expand in the Middle EastGBO CorrespondentAugust 24, 2021 GBO CorrespondentAugust 24, 2021 The latest funding round was led by Softbank...
HealthcareTop StoriesNigerian e-health expands across 11 new cities across AfricaGBO CorrespondentAugust 3, 2021August 3, 2021 GBO CorrespondentAugust 3, 2021August 3, 2021 The Nigerian e-health startup will provide its pharmacy inventory-management service to the...
HealthcareTop StoriesMDaaS Global secures $2.3 mn in seed fund to launch new healthtech productGBO CorrespondentJuly 1, 2021July 2, 2021 GBO CorrespondentJuly 1, 2021July 2, 2021 The fund from the seed extension round is also expected to be...
EconomyTop StoriesTelecom sector fosters Nigeria’s economic growthGBO CorrespondentMarch 3, 2021 GBO CorrespondentMarch 3, 2021 The telecommunication and information services segment recorded 17.64 percent growth in Q4...
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesZenith Bank’s asset base grew 34% in 2020GBO CorrespondentFebruary 26, 2021March 17, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 26, 2021March 17, 2021 Zenith Bank’s revenue surge of ₦696.450 billion from ₦662.251 billion, driven by...
EconomyIssue 01 - 2021MAGAZINEWill special bills foster Nigeria’s growth?GBO CorrespondentFebruary 25, 2021March 2, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 25, 2021March 2, 2021 The central bank has issued a fresh licence categorisation and capital requirements...
CurrencyTop StoriesIMF backs CBN on cryptocurrency transactions banGBO CorrespondentFebruary 23, 2021February 23, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 23, 2021February 23, 2021 The CBN recently issued a circular to all banks stating that all...
Banking and FinanceTop StoriesAccess Bank rolls out accelerator programmeGBO CorrespondentFebruary 22, 2021 GBO CorrespondentFebruary 22, 2021 The initiative will provide ₦10 mn to the top three finalists as...