JPMorgan’s Nigeria expansion advances with $38 million deposit

JPMorgan Nigeria banking license moves closer as the US banking giant deposits N50 billion ($38 million) with Nigeria's central bank.

Timilehin Adejumobi October 20, 2026

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Kenyan entrepreneur Isaac Macharia’s Miale Solar gets $5.6 million to expand East Africa pipeline

Kenyan entrepreneur Isaac Macharia’s Miale Solar secures $5.6 million in financing to deploy 9 MW of solar power and battery storage across East Africa.

Feyisayo Ajayi October 20, 2026

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Discovery CFO Deon Viljoen earns $1.8 million in 2026 pay

Discovery CFO Deon Viljoen earned $1.8 million in 2026 as profit rose 38.3% and long-term incentive pay increased.

Timilehin Adejumobi October 20, 2026

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Burkinabè financier Simon Tiemtoré expands into Europe with $56 million Vista Bank launch

Vista Group launches Vista Bank France with $56 million in capital, expanding cross-border banking, trade finance and payment services between Africa and Europe.

Feyisayo Ajayi October 20, 2026