From Lagos to Nairobi

Big news for Nigerian mobile banking users: starting July 26, 2026, your bank or fintech app will only work on one device. Yes, that phone you love? It’s basically your bank key now. Lose it, or get a new one? Your app will still work, but your transaction limit drops to ₦20,000 for 24 hours…

At first glance, the idea of a “super app” in Africa is irresistible. One app that handles everything — payments, food delivery, shopping, transport, even messaging — all in one place. Inspired by giants like WeChat and Grab, African founders have poured time, money, and imagination into making it work. But reality has been a…

OPay was once everywhere in Nigerian markets and retail shops. Its mobile wallet, PoS terminals, and money agents made it easy for everyday Nigerians to send money, pay bills, and withdraw cash. For many users, OPay wasn’t just an app — it was a physical presence at the stalls and counters they frequented. But things…

Africa’s fintech sector has grown at a remarkable pace over the last decade, yet it operates in a uniquely challenging environment: volatile economies marked by fluctuating currencies, inflation, and uneven regulatory frameworks. Despite these hurdles, fintech companies across the continent are finding innovative ways to monetize their services while delivering value to users, demonstrating resilience…

Africa’s path to a unified 1.5 billion-consumer market is often discussed in terms of policy, trade agreements, and infrastructure. Yet, one of the most powerful and overlooked forces capable of accelerating this vision is the continent’s growing community of creators. From musicians and filmmakers to digital influencers, writers, and designers, Africa’s creators are uniquely positioned…

For years, freelancing across Africa has been framed around one core idea: deliver tasks, get paid. Whether it’s designing logos, writing articles, building websites, or managing social media pages, many freelancers operate in a crowded marketplace where the lowest bidder often wins. But that model is quickly becoming unsustainable. The real wake-up call for African…