TechStream

Technology news around the ecosystem!

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

  • How African AI Startups Are Transforming Challenges into Innovation

    AI startups in Africa are experiencing rapid growth, with over 200+ AI-native companies identified in 2026, doubling in number over the past three years, reports. Driven by applications in finance, agriculture, and health, AI is predicted to add up to $1 trillion to the continent’s GDP by 2035, with key hubs including Nigeria, South Africa,…

  • AI Startup Revolutionizing Multilingual Film Dubbing in Africa

    Four recent graduates are making waves in the African tech and film industries with an ambitious idea: an AI-powered video-dubbing tool designed specifically for African filmmakers. Their startup aims to solve a long-standing challenge in the continent’s creative sector—how to make films accessible across its hundreds of languages without losing cultural nuance. Africa’s film industries,…

  • TechStream Weekly: Big Tech Consolidates as African Startups Build for Scale.

    This week’s biggest tech stories show a clear pattern: global players are consolidating power, while African startups are building solutions around real infrastructure gaps. From media and mobility to crypto and healthcare, the focus is shifting toward scale, integration, and practical execution. Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders have approved a $110 billion merger with Paramount Global,…

  • Nigerian Stock Market Surges to Record, Investors Gain N56 Trillion

    The Nigerian stock market has extended its strong upward momentum, recording a four-month rally that has lifted the exchange to a new historic peak and delivered significant wealth gains for investors. The surge, driven by sustained buying interest across key sectors, has added approximately N56 trillion to investor portfolios, reflecting renewed confidence in the country’s…

  • Expert Warns Nigerian Government Websites Lack Security Testing

    A cybersecurity expert has raised concerns over the vulnerability of public digital infrastructure in Nigeria, warning that most government websites are not adequately security-tested before deployment, leaving them exposed to cyberattacks and data breaches. The warning comes amid growing global threats targeting public-sector systems, where weak digital defenses often serve as entry points for hackers.…

  • UBA Strengthens Bank–Fintech Collaboration Across Africa

    United Bank for Africa (UBA) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration between traditional banking institutions and the rapidly evolving fintech sector during a recent pan-African conference that brought together financial leaders, regulators, and technology innovators from across the continent. The discussions centered on how deeper partnerships can accelerate financial inclusion, modernize payment systems, and…