From Lagos to Nairobi

At the Nigeria Fintech Forum 2026, Nosh highlighted a major shift shaping the future of Africa’s fintech industry: the next phase of growth will not be driven only by customer acquisition, but by the ability to retain users and build lasting relationships. As competition increases across the digital finance ecosystem, fintech companies must focus on…

The partnership between OneDosh and Stripe marks an important step toward simplifying onramping for users entering the digital finance ecosystem. Onramping—the process of converting traditional fiat currency into digital assets or enabling seamless access to online financial services—has long been a challenge for individuals and businesses due to fragmented payment systems, regulatory hurdles, and complex…

Cross-border payments remain one of Africa’s biggest financial challenges despite rapid growth in digital banking and fintech innovation. High transaction costs, slow settlement times, multiple currency conversions, and fragmented financial systems continue to make it difficult for individuals and businesses to send and receive money across the continent. Oneremit believes these gaps present an opportunity…

Nigeria-focused fintech company PalmPay is reportedly considering a public listing in Hong Kong, a move that could mark a significant milestone in the company’s growth journey and highlight the increasing global interest in Africa’s fast-expanding digital financial services sector. While no formal listing plans have been announced, the prospect underscores PalmPay’s ambition to strengthen its…

Shareholders of IHS Holding have expressed support for MTN Group’s proposed move to acquire full ownership of its tower infrastructure assets, a development that could reshape the telecommunications infrastructure landscape across Africa. The endorsement reflects growing confidence that consolidating ownership will strengthen operational efficiency, improve network expansion, and support the continent’s increasing demand for reliable…

As Africa continues to embrace digital transformation, geospatial technology is becoming an essential tool for solving some of the continent’s most pressing challenges. From urban planning and agriculture to disaster management and environmental protection, location-based data is helping governments, businesses, and communities make smarter decisions. Among the advocates championing this transformation is Omowonuola Akintola, who…