From Lagos to Nairobi

As the world becomes increasingly cashless, a new fintech startup, UmrahCash, is positioning itself as the go-to financial platform for Muslim pilgrims traveling to Saudi Arabia. The company describes itself as the “OPay for pilgrims,” aiming to simplify payments and money management for those performing Umrah or Hajj. Traveling to Saudi Arabia for pilgrimage comes…

Earlier today, internet users worldwide experienced sudden disruptions as a widespread Cloudflare outage sent shockwaves across major websites and apps. Platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Shopify, Discord, and several news outlets reported slowdowns, failed logins, and intermittent connectivity issues, leaving millions frustrated and questioning the fragility of the internet’s infrastructure. Cloudflare, a U.S.-based web infrastructure…

Planning a casual BBQ with friends should be simple, but if you’ve ever tried coordinating contributions, settling costs, or keeping everyone accountable, you know it can quickly become stressful. So when I discovered PartyVest — a group-funding and event-planning platform backed by PiggyVest — I decided to test it out for my next backyard barbecue.…

Across Nigeria, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have long been the backbone of local commerce, powering employment, community development, and innovation. Yet despite their economic relevance, many of these businesses operate quietly in the background, lacking visibility, access to capital, and the platforms needed to showcase their products or attract investors. That gap is exactly…

Jumia has reported a significant improvement in its financial performance for the second quarter of 2025, cutting its operating losses by 18% to $16.5 million. The development marks another step forward in the e-commerce company’s ongoing turnaround strategy, which focuses on cost discipline, operational efficiency, and strategic market prioritization across the continent. According to the…

Wema Bank, Nigeria’s oldest indigenous lender valued at roughly $552 million, is steadily reshaping its identity from a traditional financial institution into a dynamic force within the country’s innovation ecosystem. Through strategic investments, accelerator programmes, and partnerships, the bank is positioning itself as a key backer of startups across sectors ranging from fintech and retail…