35 YEARS… AND STILL AFRAID” Every morning at 5:30 a.m.,Mr. Ade woke up. Ironed his shirt.Boarded the same bus.Signed the same register. For 35 years. He was a civil servant. Disciplined. Loyal. Faithful. Every month, deductions were made from his salary: Pension.Tax.Cooperative.Insurance. “Your future is secured,” they said. He believed them. He postponed...

Nigeria's e-payment transactions have reached N1.07 quadrillion, highlighting the growth of digital payments in the country. The surge in e-payment transactions is driven by the increasing adoption of digital payment platforms and the growing demand for convenient and secure payment solutions.

  “Trust is our currency — and it must be immutable.” In a fast-changing world where traditional systems are failing and economic uncertainty is rising, the BPI Early Retirement Program introduces a bold, technology-driven solution rooted in Web3, DeFi, and AI. But why these technologies? They represent the future of ownership, financial empowerment, and community-based...

THE BURIAL THAT DID NOT BREAK THE FAMILY In a quiet village in Anambra, the oldest son received the call every family dreads. “Papa is gone.” Silence followed. In Africa, death is not only about loss. It is also about responsibility. Burial is more than a farewell. It is honor, tradition, identity, and the final duty of love a family gives to its own. But for many families,...

AI-powered credit scoring systems are helping small businesses secure loans, while AI-powered drones are being used to monitor soil health and detect diseases like malaria and tuberculosis. The use of AI-powered solutions is transforming industries and improving lives across Africa.