From Lagos to Nairobi

Nigeria’s blockchain industry body, the Stakeholders in Blockchain Association of Nigeria, has formally pushed back against new capital requirements introduced by the Securities and Exchange Commission for digital asset companies. The SEC’s updated framework reportedly raises the minimum paid-up capital thresholds for exchanges, virtual asset service providers, and other crypto-related operators. The regulator says the…

In a continent where payment friction still slows down commerce, BlinkCard is positioning itself as part of the solution. The fintech infrastructure company has been quietly expanding its card issuance and digital payment capabilities, targeting businesses that need faster, more reliable ways to move money across borders and within local markets. What’s new? BlinkCard has…

There is movement inside Chams Holding Company Plc — and it is not a minor adjustment. The company has created a new subsidiary, ChamsCorp Plc, a decision that signals deeper strategic intent in Nigeria’s evolving tech landscape. For decades, Chams has been a recognizable name in Nigeria’s digital infrastructure space, operating across identity management, smartcard…

A strike disrupting operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is beginning to ripple beyond aviation — and into East Africa’s technology supply chain. The airport, which serves as Kenya’s primary international cargo hub, handles a significant volume of electronics, networking equipment, smartphones, and enterprise hardware entering the region. With operations slowed due to labor action,…

Nigeria’s data protection regulator, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), has launched an investigation into Chinese e-commerce platform Temu over alleged violations of the country’s data privacy laws. The probe comes amid growing concerns from regulators, consumer rights groups, and digital policy advocates about how the fast-rising online marketplace collects, processes, and transfers user information….

In 2025, Eden Life — one of Nigeria’s most talked‑about lifestyle tech startups, took a step that underscores a broader shift in the African startup landscape: it paused consumer‑facing operations to focus squarely on B2B revenue. Once positioned as a premium subscription service for home management — handling everything from meal plans to laundry and…