From Lagos to Nairobi

Nigeria’s projected 4.4 percent economic growth is more than just a macroeconomic headline. For the country’s tech ecosystem, it signals a shift in mood from survival to cautious expansion. After years defined by currency volatility, tightening capital, and slowing consumer spending, this growth outlook suggests that the broader economy may finally be finding its footing….

After ten years of steady, often unglamorous work, Kenyan digital lender MyCredit has reached a defining milestone, raising $3 million in senior debt financing. In an African tech landscape that often celebrates rapid growth and flashy valuations, MyCredit’s story stands out as one built on patience, resilience, and long-term execution rather than hype. Founded to…

Nigerian startups are getting a huge opportunity to compete on one of the world’s largest entrepreneurship stages. The Startup World Cup is heading to Abuja as part of the RegTech Africa Conference 2026, offering a $1 million investment prize for the overall winner. Organized with Pegasus Tech Ventures, this competition brings founders from fintech, regtech,…

Lagos traffic rarely stops, and neither does attention. Levvy Box, a Lagos-based mobility advertising platform, is capitalising on every moment commuters spend on the road. What began as a GovTech initiative to digitise transport levies has pivoted into a citywide media play, turning ordinary movement into monetisable attention for brands. The platform uses glossy, illuminated…

Kenya’s capital markets just stirred in a big way. After 11 quiet years without a major listing, the Nairobi Securities Exchange has kicked off the sale of a 65 percent stake in the state owned Kenya Pipeline Company, targeting about $835 million in fresh capital. For investors who have been waiting for a landmark IPO…

Kuda has reignited its expansion ambitions, signalling a renewed phase of growth after a period of strategic consolidation. The Nigerian-born digital bank, one of Africa’s most recognisable fintech success stories, is once again looking beyond its core markets, but this time with a more disciplined and deliberate approach. Rather than pursuing rapid geographic spread, Kuda’s…