From Lagos to Nairobi

Saudi Arabia’s leading “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) fintech unicorn, Tamara, has secured a groundbreaking $2.4 billion asset-backed facility, marking the largest such deal in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to date. The facility was arranged in partnership with global investment bank Goldmans Sanch and regional institutions, reflecting strong investor confidence in…

E-commerce and digital lending, once celebrated as major drivers of Nigeria’s digital economy, are increasingly being flagged as pain points for consumers and regulators. As more Nigerians adopt online shopping and mobile-based credit services, complaints about fraud, hidden charges, poor customer experience, and weak regulatory oversight have risen sharply. In the e-commerce space, trust remains…

Nigeria has emerged as the leading hub for digital asset adoption in Africa, reflecting its dynamic financial landscape and the growing appetite of its youthful, tech-savvy population for alternative means of wealth creation and financial inclusion. Despite regulatory uncertainties and intermittent crackdowns, Nigeria consistently ranks among the world’s top countries in cryptocurrency usage, peer-to-peer (P2P)…

Nigerian technology experts are increasingly shaping the global conversation on artificial intelligence (AI), with a strong presence in the United Kingdom’s tech ecosystem. Their growing influence highlights both Nigeria’s expanding tech talent pool and the international recognition of African contributions to AI development and policy. In recent years, Nigerian professionals have taken on leadership roles…

Space42, a fast-growing satellite operator, has partnered with U.S.-based Viasat to launch Equatys, a new joint venture aimed at transforming global satellite communications. The initiative focuses on advancing direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity and 5G integration, targeting underserved regions where traditional terrestrial networks face limitations. Equatys will leverage Viasat’s expertise in high-capacity satellite systems and Space42’s agile…

South Africa’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, valued at over $10 billion, is facing critical challenges, including inefficiencies in distribution, high costs, and limited financial inclusion for small retailers. Two blockchain-driven initiatives, LovCash and Lisk, are stepping in to transform the ecosystem by digitising payments and supply chains. LovCash, a South African fintech, is building…