From Lagos to Nairobi

Ghana is leveraging its national ID system, the Ghana Card, to tighten security across the mobile money ecosystem. As adoption of mobile payments grows, regulators are linking verified IDs to mobile accounts, aiming to reduce fraud and increase accountability. The Ghana Card now plays a central role in identifying and preventing fraudulent activity. Accounts tied…

Eunice Olubayo’s journey into the world of space advocacy is a story of curiosity, persistence, and impact. From her early days as a student fascinated by the stars, she recognized that Africa’s role in space exploration and STEM innovation could be far greater than often assumed. Rather than waiting for opportunities to come to her,…

Kenya is taking decisive steps to tighten regulations around dormant SIM cards, addressing a hidden but persistent vulnerability in its telecom and financial systems. Dormant SIMs, often inactive for months, have increasingly been exploited for fraud, unauthorized transactions, and identity misuse. By enforcing stricter controls, Kenya is aiming to protect both consumers and the integrity…

HappyPay has raised $5 million in seed funding to scale its zero-interest Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) service, signaling a shift in how consumers and merchants interact across the African digital economy. Unlike traditional credit, BNPL allows customers to spread payments over time without interest, offering both flexibility and accessibility while keeping merchants at the…

Terra Industries, a Nigerian defence technology startup, is entering a new phase of its evolution with the weaponisation of its unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), marking a significant shift from surveillance to combat-ready systems. The company’s flagship ground robot, known as the Duma, will now be equipped with machine guns and other weapon systems as part…

The Africa Technology Expo is set to return to Lagos for its third edition, signaling a significant evolution in both scale and ambition. Scheduled for June 26–27, 2026, the event will adopt a two-day enterprise-focused format, reinforcing its positioning as a high-level platform for business, innovation, and deal-making across Africa’s rapidly growing technology ecosystem. Unlike…