TechStream

Technology news around the ecosystem!

From Lagos to Nairobi

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

  • Evolution of Fintech: Engineering Trust in a Digital Age.

    Fintech did not begin with trust—it began with disruption. The earliest wave of financial technology was driven by a bold ambition: to challenge and outpace traditional institutions like First Bank of Nigeria. Speed replaced waiting lines, mobile apps replaced physical branches, and transactions became instant. Yet beneath this rapid transformation lay a quiet tension. Innovation…

  • Prosus Sells Delivery Hero Stake to Uber Amid EU Regulatory Pressure.

    Prosus has sold a portion of its stake in Delivery Hero to Uber in a transaction shaped by ongoing regulatory pressure from the European Union’s competition authorities. The deal highlights how Europe’s tightening stance on tech investments is actively reshaping ownership structures in the global digital economy. The transaction saw Uber acquire roughly a 4.5%…

  • UNIPORT student builds audio GIF app, wins $37k funding

    At a time when short-form content dominates digital communication, one student from the University of Port Harcourt is reimagining how people express themselves—through sound. Inspired by the global success of Giphy, this Uniport innovator set out to build an audio-first alternative: a platform where users can search, share, and embed short sound clips the same…

  • In African K-12 education, trust—not tuition—is what parents are really buying

    In the race to modernize education across Africa, much of the focus has been placed on students, curriculum, and technology. Edtech startups promise personalized learning, governments push curriculum reforms, and schools compete on outcomes. But in all this activity, one critical stakeholder is often misunderstood or overlooked: the parent. In reality, the African K–12 education…

  • Fixing the cash leak killing growing businesses

    In many emerging markets, businesses don’t fail because of bad ideas—they fail because their financial operations quietly break down. Missing funds, inconsistent records, delayed reconciliations, and a lack of real-time visibility create a slow leak that eventually sinks the entire company. For founders juggling growth, hiring, and customer acquisition, financial operations often become an afterthought—until…

  • Arum’s Hokfam Wins Second Place at Leeds Tech Hackathon

    Nigerian tech entrepreneur Ikechukwu Emmanuel Arum has earned international recognition after his startup, Hokfam, secured second place at the prestigious Lloyds Bank Tech Hackathon held in Leeds. The achievement highlights the growing influence of Nigerian innovators on the global technology stage. Arum and his team impressed judges with their solution, LeedsLink, a digital platform designed…