From Lagos to Nairobi

Raising capital has never been easy for African startups—but in today’s climate, it has become even more selective. Investors are no longer just chasing bold ideas or compelling pitch decks; they are looking for something deeper, something more proven. In a market where funding is tightening and expectations are rising, the question is no longer…

In Nigeria, “tax compliance” is one of those phrases that instantly makes business owners tense. It often means paperwork, confusion, back-and-forth with accountants, and the constant fear of getting something wrong. But Duplo is stepping into that chaos with a solution that could make the process almost invisible. The company has secured both Systems Integrator…

When a global giant like PricewaterhouseCoopers gets sanctioned, people pay attention—but when that sanction comes from the World Bank, it sends an even louder message across boardrooms and government offices alike. The World Bank has debarred PwC’s Kenya and Rwanda affiliates for 21 months after findings linked them to misconduct in a major cross-border electricity…

For years, Nigeria’s biggest banks have dominated locally, building strong reputations within the country and across parts of Africa. But now, Zenith Bank is looking beyond familiar territory, setting its sights on a listing at the London Stock Exchange by 2027—and the implications go far beyond one bank. At a surface level, listing on the…

For many upcoming Nigerian artists, getting their music on Spotify feels like a major breakthrough. It’s the moment things start to feel “global”—your song is suddenly available in London, Toronto, Johannesburg, everywhere. But behind that excitement lies a quieter, more sobering reality that the latest payout data has brought into focus. In 2025, Nigerian artists…

MTN Group just made a strong statement to the market, declaring a final dividend of 500 cents per share (R5.00) for the 2025 financial year — roughly $0.30 per share. That’s not just a routine payout; it’s a 45% jump from the 345 cents (R3.45) paid in 2024. Let’s break down what’s really driving this….