Category: Fintech
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Nigeria’s capital market is approaching one of its most closely watched corporate transactions as Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE prepares to offer shares to the public at ₦525 each. The proposed Initial Public Offering, or IPO, will put one of Africa’s largest industrial assets directly in front of ordinary investors while potentially raising about…
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Nigeria’s fintech industry is facing another difficult test of transparency, legal compliance and customer protection after KudiWave Technologies Limited questioned the transfer of ₦750.37 million from its PalmPay account during an ongoing court dispute. The controversy centres on ₦750,369,439.04, which KudiWave says was removed from its PalmPay settlement account on July 15, 2026, under the…
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Battery technology breakthroughs are becoming just as important as advances in processors, artificial intelligence, and renewable energy. The reason is simple: almost every major technology trend depends on better energy storage. Electric vehicles need batteries that charge faster and travel farther. Smartphones need longer battery life without becoming heavier. Data centres need enormous amounts of…
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The Evolution of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is no longer defined by explosive token prices or speculative trading. Instead, it is being shaped by practical financial innovation, stronger regulation, and growing institutional interest. What started as an experimental movement within the cryptocurrency community has matured into a global ecosystem that is influencing how money is borrowed,…
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Web3 Beyond Crypto is no longer just an industry slogan. In 2026, businesses, governments, and developers are using Web3 technologies to solve practical problems that have little to do with buying or trading digital coins. Meanwhile, the conversation has shifted. Investors are asking tougher questions. Enterprises want measurable results. Consumers expect better privacy and greater…
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Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) have moved from policy papers to real-world pilots. Across the globe, central banks are testing digital versions of national currencies as payment habits change and cash usage declines. At the same time, governments want payment systems that are faster, safer, and more resilient. Consequently, CBDCs have become one of the…
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Blockchain technology has revolutionised finance, ownership, and digital trust—but it comes with a growing concern: its environmental impact. As adoption accelerates, critics argue that blockchain—especially certain cryptocurrencies—consumes vast amounts of energy, raising questions about sustainability in a climate-conscious world. In 2026, the conversation is no longer just about innovation. It’s about whether blockchain can evolve…
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More than 40% of the world’s population lives within 100 kilometers of a coastline. In 2026, that statistic feels less like geography — and more like risk exposure. Rising sea levels, intensifying storms, saltwater intrusion, and chronic flooding are no longer future projections. They are operational realities for city planners, insurers, and infrastructure operators. However,…
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For years, cloud migration sounded like an IT modernisation project reserved for large enterprises. Then reality intervened. Remote work expanded overnight, digital services scaled unpredictably, and customer expectations shifted permanently. Today, cloud migration is no longer optional — it defines how competitive, resilient, and innovative a business can become. However, many organisations still misunderstand what…
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The Remote Work Experiment Is Over — The Evolution Has Begun For a moment, it seemed like remote work had “arrived.” Zoom calls replaced conference rooms. Slack replaced hallway conversations. Cloud tools replaced office servers. And just like that, work went virtual. However, beneath the surface, something far more important was happening. Remote work technology…