From Lagos to Nairobi

Ride-hailing platform inDrive is experiencing a major increase in user interest, with app installations reportedly rising by 96% as passengers increasingly look for greater flexibility and control over how much they pay for rides. The surge highlights a changing dynamic in the ride-hailing industry, where consumers are becoming more interested in platforms that offer alternatives…

G Elias has partnered with the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) to organise a masterclass focused on startups and the legal environment in which they operate. The initiative is designed to help entrepreneurs better understand the legal responsibilities, risks and opportunities that come with building and scaling a business in Nigeria. For many startups,…

SpaceTrade is emerging as part of a growing movement to make digital assets more practical for everyday financial transactions in Nigeria. Rather than treating cryptocurrencies and other digital assets only as investment instruments, the platform is focused on helping users convert their digital holdings into usable spending power. Nigeria has one of Africa’s most active…

dLocal Ghana has secured an enhanced payments licence, marking an important step in the company’s efforts to deepen its presence and expand its payment services in the Ghanaian market. The development strengthens dLocal’s ability to operate within Ghana’s regulated financial ecosystem while supporting businesses that need reliable ways to collect and make payments. As digital…

South Africa is entering a new phase in the development of its payments system as regulators, banks and financial technology companies work to modernise the infrastructure that supports how money moves across the economy. The effort reflects growing demand for faster, safer and more accessible digital payments as consumers and businesses increasingly rely on electronic…

US-based Pigee is set to acquire a 55% stake in Nigerian logistics startup ShipAfrica, a deal that could strengthen the company’s position in Africa’s rapidly developing logistics and e-commerce ecosystem. The proposed acquisition reflects growing international interest in Nigerian startups that are building technology-driven solutions around delivery, shipping and supply-chain management. Nigeria’s large consumer market…