In a significant move that further solidifies the growing intersection between business, technology, and artificial intelligence (AI), Adebayo Ogunlesi, a renowned Nigerian-born businessman and the chairman...
The 2025 Google DeepMind AI for Science Scholarships are now available, providing African students with the unique opportunity to pursue postgraduate degrees at the prestigious African...
In a fast-evolving fintech landscape where every move can signal the start of a game-changing shift, Moniepoint’s recent funding round with Visa has the potential to...
Nigeria’s digital transformation is a double-edged sword. While the country has embraced rapid technological advancements, the increasing dependency on digital platforms has exposed critical vulnerabilities. By...
As Ghana’s financial sector evolves, fintech innovations such as peer-to-peer (P2P) lending are driving significant change. P2P lending, where individuals and small businesses secure funds directly...
In a strategic move to position Nigeria at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) in Africa, the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy (FMCIDE)...
Risevest, a leading Nigerian fintech platform, has made a significant strategic move by entering the Kenyan market and acquiring Hisa, a popular local investment platform. This...
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Africa’s leading philanthropy empowering young entrepreneurs, has officially announced the opening of applications for the...
Africa’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trade volume, VALR, has officially opened applications for a Country Manager – Kenya, marking a...
As the world accelerates deeper into the digital economy, 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most important...
The second edition of Crypto on the Beach was a resounding success as Lagos-based crypto practitioners, builders, and enthusiasts gathered...
Crypto on the Beach is back for its highly anticipated second edition, taking place on Saturday, December 14th, 2025 at...
In one of the most shocking developments in Nigeria’s tech ecosystem, Paystack—a leading fintech giant—suspended its co-founder and Chief Technology...
Cyberchain, Africa’s leading Web3 and digital economy convener, is proud to announce Tokenized Economy 2025, the continent’s premier industry conference...
Kenya and Tanzania recently inaugurated a 130 km terrestrial fiber‑optic link connecting Dar es Salaam to Mombasa via the Lunga Lunga/Horohoro border crossing. The...
On July 21, 2025, Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) and AfriLabs, Africa’s largest pan‑African network of innovation hubs, formally signed a...
Kenyan fintech innovator Craft Silicon has unveiled Small Talk, a voice-first generative AI assistant designed for financial services. Launched officially...
In July 2025, MTN South Africa’s fintech arm, MTN MoMo, unveiled a landmark initiative: a rent‑to‑own handset program designed to...
Uber Kenya recently introduced a suite of upgraded safety and sustainability tools for its Uber Boda motorcycle taxi service—raising the...
In March 2025, Kenyan logistics SaaS startup Leta raised a US $5 million seed round, led by Speedinvest and joined by...
In July 2025, Yango Group—a Dubai‑based global technology company—announced the opening of its new regional African headquarters in Abidjan, Côte...
BasiGo Ltd, a Nairobi-based EV mobility startup founded in 2021, has officially rolled out Kenya’s first-ever electric matatu (minibus) pilot...
