From Lagos to Nairobi

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in enterprise systems, cloud platforms and critical digital infrastructure, the security of the data centres powering these technologies has become a major concern. Traditional cybersecurity approaches are being challenged by more sophisticated attacks, distributed systems and rapidly evolving AI workloads. Emerging AI infrastructure security methodologies are responding by moving…

OyaNow, a Nigerian convenience and logistics technology company, has unveiled an upgraded AI-powered platform alongside OyaNow Pay, expanding its ecosystem beyond delivery and positioning the company as a broader digital convenience platform for individuals and businesses. Founded in Abuja in 2017, OyaNow has grown from a delivery-focused service into a multi-service technology company offering food…

The Boardroom by Café One has opened in Ikoyi, Lagos, adding a premium workspace designed for founders, executives and business teams looking for a more private and professional environment for meetings, presentations and collaboration. Located at 5A McGregor Road, Ikoyi, the new Café One facility spans three floors, with each level designed around a different…

Kenyan fintech startup Flowt is seeking to reshape how small businesses access working capital after raising $550,000 in funding as it works toward building a $1 million loan book by the end of 2026. The Nairobi-based company uses artificial intelligence and financial data to assess businesses that may struggle to qualify for traditional bank financing.…

Kenyan electric mobility company ARC Ride has raised $33.3 million in new financing as it prepares to expand its battery-swapping business beyond Kenya and deepen its presence across Africa. The funding round was led by Novastar Ventures and Norrsken22, with participation from the International Finance Corporation (IFC), British International Investment (BII), Proparco and existing investors.…

Uber’s sudden exit from Nigeria has created a major opening in the country’s ride-hailing market, and Bolt appears well positioned to benefit. After 12 years of operations, Uber ended its Nigerian ride-hailing business on September 2, 2026, leaving drivers and riders searching for alternatives. Among the platforms competing for this displaced market, Bolt could emerge…