TechStream

Technology news around the ecosystem!

From Lagos to Nairobi

We give you summaries of happenings around tech, from developer stand-ups to the boardrooms.

  • Treadway, Invasion launch $1.25B African startup hub push

    Treadway and Invasion have jointly announced a landmark commitment of $1.25 billion to establish a large-scale African startup incubation platform aimed at accelerating early-stage innovation across the continent. The initiative is positioned as one of the most ambitious private-sector investments in Africa’s startup ecosystem to date, with a focus on building infrastructure, funding pipelines, and…

  • Cascador backs 7 Nigerian startups with $5M+ funding push

    Cascador has announced a landmark investment exceeding $5 million into seven Nigerian technology startups, reinforcing its commitment to accelerating entrepreneurship and innovation across Africa’s largest economy. The funding initiative is aimed at supporting high-potential founders building scalable solutions in sectors such as fintech, healthcare, logistics, agritech, and digital infrastructure. The investment marks a significant milestone…

  • Payaza earns top ‘A’ ratings from leading credit agencies.

    Payaza has strengthened its position in Africa’s financial technology landscape after receiving “A” credit ratings from multiple leading rating institutions, including GCR Ratings (part of Moody’s), Agusto & Co, DataPro Limited, and Intelligence Africa. The ratings signal strong financial stability, disciplined risk management, and growing investor confidence in the company’s operations across digital payments and…

  • AI and embedded finance are driving Nigeria’s next credit boom

    Embedded finance and artificial intelligence are rapidly reshaping how credit is created, distributed, and assessed across emerging markets like Nigeria. As traditional banking systems struggle with limited credit data and high levels of informal economic activity, fintech companies are stepping in to bridge the gap. Embedded finance allows non-financial platforms to offer lending, payments, and…

  • Glovo Future of Commerce Summit drives Nigeria’s digital economy outlook

    The recent Future of Commerce Summit hosted by Glovo in Lagos brought together policymakers, entrepreneurs, technology leaders, and investors to examine how digital commerce is reshaping Nigeria’s economy and what the next phase of growth will require. The event focused on the rapid expansion of online marketplaces, logistics networks, and digital payment systems that are…

  • Nigeria’s Daya Boosts Payments with Aptos Integration

    Nigerian fintech startup Daya has announced a strategic integration with the Aptos blockchain to expand stablecoin-based payment rails across Africa and the Middle East, aiming to make cross-border transactions faster, cheaper, and more accessible for businesses and individuals in both regions. The partnership reflects the growing demand for alternative payment infrastructure in markets where traditional…