June 24, 2025
On June 10, 2025, a four-foot-tall Labubu designer toy made headlines after being sold for an astonishing ¥1.24 million (approximately US$170,000) at Yongle International Auction in Beijing. The toy was part of a curated collection of 48 pieces that brought in a total of ¥3.73 million (around US$520,000), highlighting Labubu’s transformation from a niche collectible […]
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April 29, 2025
OPay, Nigeria’s leading digital financial services provider, has been honoured as the ‘Most Innovative Fintech of the Year’ by Vanguard Newspapers. The award was presented during a prestigious ceremony at Eko Hotel and Suites on Friday, April 11, 2025, where OPay stood out as the sole fintech company recognised among various industry leaders. This accolade […]
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April 29, 2025
Cascador, Nigeria’s premier accelerator for transformational entrepreneurs, has officially opened applications for its 2025 cohort. Now in its seventh year, the program continues to empower mid-stage Nigerian business leaders to scale their ventures while driving meaningful social change. Program Highlights: Comprehensive Development Experience: A three-month program combining in-person intensives and virtual learning sessions. Financial Support: […]
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April 9, 2025
Kerry, the global leader in taste and nutrition, has just taken a bold step by opening its latest taste manufacturing facility in Kigali, Rwanda. While this move strengthens Kerry’s growing footprint in East Africa, it also sends a powerful message about the future of the African food and beverage industry, highlighting the critical need for […]
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April 9, 2025
Paniel Meat Processing (PMP), established in 2012, has emerged as a pivotal force in Rwanda’s meat industry, significantly influencing both the local and regional food sectors. By 2024, the company expanded its reach by listing on the Stock Exchange of Mauritius, underscoring its substantial growth and regional impact. PMP’s innovative business centers on integrating livestock […]
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April 9, 2025
Cape Town-based fintech Stitch has made a bold play into the in-person payments space, acquiring local player Exipay and rebranding the business as “Stitch In-Person Payments.” It’s more than just a new product launch — it’s a signpost of where Africa’s fintech industry is headed. The acquisition — whose financial terms remain undisclosed — gives […]
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April 3, 2025
Credit Direct, a leading Nigerian financial services company, has announced a major strategic shift from traditional lending to a full-fledged digital finance company. At its “This is Credit Direct” product demo event in Lagos on March 29, the company unveiled several innovative fintech solutions designed for retail investors, businesses, and individuals. After 18 years as […]
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April 2, 2025
The La Casera Company PLC (TLCC) today announced a transformative packaging innovation for its beloved SMOOV Chapman brand—a redesign driven by months of rigorous market research and in-depth consumer qualitative studies conducted nationwide. This strategic initiative underscores the vital role of data-driven insights in modern product development, ensuring that every design decision resonates with today’s […]
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March 27, 2025
Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc (FMN) has announced the commencement of entries for the fourth edition of its FMN Prize for Innovation (PFI), with a focus on livestock farming. According to a statement released on Thursday, the 2025 edition, themed “Innovative Practices in Livestock Farming in Nigeria,” aims to highlight solutions that can improve the […]
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March 27, 2025
FCMB Group Plc has launched a new campaign, ‘The Power of the Group,’ reinforcing the transformative strength of collaboration in driving success. At the heart of this campaign is a powerful message: Success is not a solitary pursuit—it flourishes through shared purpose and collective effort. The campaign’s 90-second TV commercial vividly illustrates this philosophy, using […]
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March 27, 2025
Bella Zuri, the Ugandan cosmetics and skincare brand, has officially launched its first experiential store in Nairobi, marking a major milestone in its East African expansion. Located on the Lower Ground Floor of Sarit Centre, next to Carrefour, the new store offers a premium selection of beauty and skincare products specifically formulated for African skin. […]
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