Coursera, Udemy Announce $2.5bn Merger to Create Global AI-Driven Learning Platform
Coursera and Udemy have signed a definitive $2.5 billion all-stock merger agreement to combine their e-learning platforms, accelerate AI innovation, and expand global workforce training.
FCMB’s Digital Business Surges 54% YoY, Contributing N113.6 Billion to 2025 Nine-Month Revenue
FCMB’s digital business—covering lending, payments, and wealth management—grew 54% year-on-year to N113.6 billion in its 2025 nine-month results, driven by strong digital lending, increased platform usage, and the rollout of its proprietary core banking system.
Chowdeck Surpasses 2 Million Users as Nigerian Food Delivery Startup Hits Major Milestone
Nigerian food delivery platform Chowdeck crosses 2 million registered users and 1 million orders, highlighting rapid growth in Nigeria’s digital food delivery market and record-breaking Big Black Friday sales.
CAC Warns Fintechs, Threatens CBN Sanctions Over Unregistered PoS Operators in Nigeria
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has issued a stern warning to fintech companies enabling unregistered PoS agents, threatening blacklisting and CBN sanctions as Nigeria moves to enforce mandatory registration by January 1, 2026.
FairMoney Microfinance Bank Drives Next Phase of Digital Financial Inclusion in Nigeria
FairMoney Microfinance Bank is evolving from a digital lender into a full financial ecosystem—expanding retail, SME, and merchant banking while championing digital financial identity and inclusion for millions of Nigerians.
Microsoft to Increase Microsoft 365 Subscription Prices Worldwide by July 2026, Citing AI and Security Enhancements
Microsoft will raise global prices for Microsoft 365 starting July 21, 2026. The update affects business, enterprise, and government customers, driven by over 1,100 new features including AI-powered Copilot tools and advanced security upgrades.
OpenAI to Acquire Neptune.ai to Strengthen Frontier AI Research and Model Training Infrastructure
OpenAI to Acquire Neptune.ai to Strengthen Frontier AI Research and Model Training Infrastructure
Vodacom to Acquire Additional 15% Safaricom Stake in $1.6 Billion Deal, Raising Ownership to 55%
Vodacom, through Vodafone Kenya, will acquire a 15% stake in Safaricom from the Kenyan government in a $1.6 billion deal, increasing its ownership to 55% while the government reduces its stake to 20%.
Moniepoint Launches Moniebook POS to Help Nigerian SMEs Streamline Operations and Boost Growth
Moniepoint Launches Moniebook POS to Help Nigerian SMEs Streamline Operations and Boost Growth
South Africa Launches Investigation Into Temu and Shein Over Consumer Protection Act Compliance
South Africa’s National Consumer Commission (NCC) has opened a formal investigation into Temu and Shein over concerns around product safety, marketing practices, algorithm use, and compliance with the Consumer Protection Act.
