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Top Story: Ridwan Adelaja: Meet Ex Tunji-Ojo Aide, now Strategic Communications Manager at Husk Power
Husk Power Systems, a global energy technology company with operations across Asia and Africa, has appointed Ridwan Adelaja as its new Strategic Communications Manager, marking an addition to its leadership team as it expands renewable energy access.
Adelaja, a former Media Aide to Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Hon. (Dr.) Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, brings over a decade of experience in journalism, public sector communications, and corporate storytelling.
His appointment underscores Husk Power’s intention to strengthen its brand positioning and stakeholder engagement as it scales its clean energy footprint across the Global South.
“One question I have been asked repeatedly in the past weeks is what next? So, here is what is next —Renewable Energy. I have joined Husk Power, where I will be serving as Manager, Strategic Communications,” Adelaja wrote.
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On Startup Spotlight:
How Nomba Is Using Open Banking to Enable Direct UK Bank Payments for Nigerian Businesses
Nomba, a Nigerian fintech providing banking and payment services to businesses, has partnered with UK-based payment solution Volume to enable Nigerian merchants to collect British Pounds (GBP) directly from customers’ UK bank accounts.
The partnership integrates Nomba’s platform with Volume’s Open Banking-powered infrastructure, allowing bank-to-bank payments without relying on international card processors. Instead of entering card details, UK customers authorise payments directly through their banking applications using Britain’s Faster Payments system.
The development represents a shift in how Nigerian businesses can access international markets, particularly the United Kingdom, one of Nigeria’s most significant trade and diaspora corridors.
“We built Nomba to give African businesses world-class financial infrastructure,” said Yinka Adewale, Nomba CEO. “Partnering with Volume to enable direct GBP bank collections means our merchants no longer lose 6–7% of their revenue just because their customers are in a different country.”
Quadri Adejumo brings you all the details. Read here.
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Nigerian EdTech Startup TITA Automates University Timetables in Seconds, Targets Pan-African Expansion. Yakub Abdulrasheed brings us the details, here.
Quote of the Day:
“Any sufficiently advanced technology is equivalent to magic.” – Arthur C. Clarke.
Thank you for joining me yet again this evening. Stay safe, and see you tomorrow for the next tech newsletter.
Best, Quadri
