Marcello Schermer, who leads international expansion at Yoco, a South African digital payments startup, wants African fintechs to create products that nudge customers toward smarter decisions in real time. For him, fintechs... Read more »
NAIROBI, Kenya Feb 22 – President William Ruto has stepped into simmering wrangles among elected leaders in Kiambu County, warning that infighting within the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) risks undermining service... Read more »
Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu,Hon member representing Ethiope Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives and daughter of former Delta State Governor, James Ibori, narrowly escaped harm on Saturday after violence broke out during the... Read more »
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Supporters of embattled ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna and his team gathered at Amalemba Grounds for the Linda Mwanachi Rally on Feb 21, 2026. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]
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The African Democratic Congress, New Nigeria Peoples Party, and Peoples Democratic Party on Saturday shunned the by-election for the Ungogo and Kano Municipal constituencies in Kano State. This is as the candidates... Read more »
NAIROBI, Kenya Feb 21- In politics, opposition rallies rarely begin with anticipation of speeches. They begin with suspense on whether actually they will materialize. On Saturday, the Linda Mwananchi rally at Amalemba... Read more »
Yiaga Africa has reported generally peaceful conduct of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections but expressed concerns over late commencement of voting, logistical lapses and low voter turnout. The Executive... Read more »
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When policies reflect the realities people face, trust starts to rebuild. [Courtesy]
Kenya‘s Central Bank (CBK) just cut rates to 8.75 per cent. This marks ten consecutive cuts... Read more »
Sylvester Idowu in Warri An Ijaw youth leader, Prince Meshach Bebenimibo, has called for sustained support for High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), and other Niger Delta... Read more »
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Koko’s model depended heavily on carbon finance. By selling cookstove credits abroad, the company subsidised bioethanol fuel at home, making it cheaper than charcoal and kerosene. [Koko... Read more »