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.

  • Nigeria’s fintech growth finds strength in evolving regulation

    Over the past decade, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and other regulators have introduced a series of policies aimed at structuring the fast-growing digital finance ecosystem. Licensing frameworks for payment service banks, microfinance banks, and switching companies have created clearer pathways for startups to scale legally and responsibly. While these rules initially slowed some…

  • Lagos Ride‑Hailing Drivers Threaten to Abandon Uber, Bolt, and inDrive Amid Strike.

    Uber, Bolt, and inDrive are facing rising unrest from their driver partners in Lagos, as a coordinated strike entered its third day with no official response from the platforms. Drivers under the Amalgamated Union of App‑Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) have not only protested low earnings and high operating costs, but have now threatened to…

  • “Wikipedia Blocks AI Content Creation to Protect Knowledge Integrity”.

    Wikipedia, the world’s largest online encyclopedia, has officially banned the use of AI tools to generate or rewrite articles on its platform. The decision, announced in March 2026, comes after months of debate among editors about the risks of AI-generated content spreading errors, bias, or unverifiable information. The cause is simple: AI is fast, but…

  • Bootstrapping: How African Founders Can Build Startups Without Investors.

    Not every startup needs venture capital. In fact, some of the most successful African tech businesses started with nothing but personal savings, sweat, and determination. This is called bootstrapping — funding your startup from your own money or early revenue, without relying on outside investors. Bootstrapping forces founders to think lean, focus on essentials, and…

  • Zambia Shuts Down Four Radio Stations Over Aviation Signal Interference.

    Zambia’s ICT regulator, Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority, has ordered the shutdown of four radio stations in the Copperbelt Province. The reason? Their signals were interfering with aircraft communication, a serious safety concern. ZICTA confirmed the stations weren’t following their licensed frequency limits, causing “out-of-band” emissions that could disrupt aviation operations. Simply put, the…

  • PewBeam AI: The Nigerian‑Built Tool Bringing Real‑Time Scripture to Worship.

    A Nigerian tech founder has turned a simple tweet into a live AI tool that’s already changing how churches display scripture. Dara Sobaloju launched PewBeam, an AI‑native application that listens to a speaker in real time and displays relevant Bible verses automatically. The idea started as a tweet in August 2025 — a vision to…