From Spark to Empire: Recasting National Growth Through Entrepreneurial Resolve
Nigeria’s economy has long been defined by paradox: immense creativity coexisting with structural gaps, bold ambition running up against fragile institutions. In her book, From Spark to Empire: The Journey of Relentless Entrepreneur, business leader and product strategist Hilda Ezeigbo argues that the missing link between ambition and achievement lies in how entrepreneurs are equipped […]
PrivPay Shuts Down After Safaricom Cuts API Access Over Compliance Concerns
Kenyan fintech PrivPay, which offered customers the ability to make M-PESA transactions anonymously, ceased operations in May 2023 after Safaricom revoked its access to M-PESA APIs. The telecom giant cited compliance violations as the reason for the shutdown, according to sources familiar with the matter. Launched in 2022, PrivPay marketed itself as a privacy-focused platform, […]
