From Lagos to Nairobi

Africa’s Web3 future holds immense promise, but its success will depend largely on the strength of Web2 foundations already in place. While blockchain, decentralised finance (DeFi), and digital ownership models are often framed as revolutionary, they cannot thrive in isolation. For Web3 to scale meaningfully across the continent, it must be built on reliable internet…

EdNova, an emerging education technology startup, is on a mission to simplify how Liberian graduates access their academic transcripts—a process that has long been plagued by delays, bureaucracy, and inefficiency. For many graduates in Liberia, obtaining official transcripts from universities can take weeks or even months, often requiring physical visits, manual paperwork, and repeated follow-ups.…

Nigeria’s leading fintech unicorn, Moniepoint, has expanded its African footprint by acquiring a 78% stake in Kenya-based Sumac Microfinance Bank, marking a strategic entry into East Africa’s fast-growing financial services market. The move signals Moniepoint’s ambition to deepen its presence beyond Nigeria, where it has built a strong reputation providing banking, payments, and business tools…

A new report by Nigerian fintech platform PiggyVest has shed light on the growing financial strain facing millions of Nigerians, revealing that nearly 30% of the population earns less than ₦100,000 monthly. Even more concerning, a significant majority of respondents expressed uncertainty about whether their income is sufficient to cover basic living expenses. The findings…

When Access Bank Plc stepped in to acquire National Bank of Kenya, most observers expected a slow, messy integration—a typical post-acquisition shuffle. But what unfolded was something quieter, and arguably more powerful. NBK’s first full year under Access Bank didn’t see aggressive lending or flashy expansion. Revenues ticked up modestly. Loans actually shrank. But behind…

When Starlink expands into a new market, the assumption is usually straightforward: fast, global internet access lands, users celebrate, and regulators scramble to catch up. But in Africa, the rollout is proving anything but simple. Several countries are pausing approvals, flagging concerns over licensing, spectrum allocation, and operational oversight. Starlink’s direct-to-satellite model, while revolutionary, bypasses…