From Lagos to Nairobi

When Mark Essien launches a product, the market tends to pay attention. Best known as the founder of Hotels.ng, Essien has built a reputation for identifying underserved problems and solving them with focus and restraint. His latest venture reinforces that reputation: a four-month-old product that has already generated $2.3 million in revenue from fewer than…

OceanHub Africa, in partnership with The Coca-Cola Foundation, has launched a $120,000 Pan-African call for bold, innovative solutions aimed at accelerating plastic circularity across the continent. The initiative seeks to empower entrepreneurs, startups, and changemakers working to tackle Africa’s growing plastic waste challenge through scalable and sustainable business models. Plastic pollution remains one of Africa’s…

Onafriq’s partnership with Conduit marks a significant step in Africa’s gradual but determined shift toward stablecoin-powered cross-border payments. The collaboration reflects growing interest among payment infrastructure providers in leveraging blockchain technology to solve long-standing challenges around cost, speed, and liquidity in intra-African and global money movement. Onafriq, one of Africa’s largest digital payments networks, connects…

JustMarkets’ latest Boost Contest underscores the broker’s growing emphasis on empowering traders with practical opportunities to improve performance, confidence, and long-term discipline. Designed to reward skill rather than sheer luck, the contest blends competitive trading with education-driven incentives, reflecting a broader shift in the industry toward sustainable trader development. At its core, the Boost Contest…

Access Bank’s planned acquisition in South Africa has reportedly hit a significant hurdle, raising questions about the Nigerian lender’s expansion strategy in the region. The bank, which has been aggressively pursuing regional growth across Africa, had aimed to strengthen its presence in Southern Africa through the acquisition. However, regulatory approvals and market conditions appear to…

Emmanuel Maraks’ podcast is gaining attention for its focus on candid discussions about entrepreneurship, and a recent episode featuring Marasoft CEO added a fresh perspective on business leadership in Africa. The conversation delved into real-world challenges faced by founders, the importance of transparency, and the strategies needed to build sustainable companies in dynamic markets. During…