From Lagos to Nairobi

Nigerian fintech company Duplo has announced a strategic partnership with Loita Business, a pan-African financial services group, to digitise B2B payments and trade across Southern Africa. The collaboration aims to streamline financial transactions between businesses, reduce payment bottlenecks, and accelerate digital transformation within the region’s commercial ecosystem. Through this partnership, Duplo will integrate its automated…

Global early-stage venture capital firm Antler has unveiled its latest Lagos cohort, featuring several promising African startups — including participants from TechCrunch Battlefield Africa. This development highlights the growing depth of innovation and entrepreneurial talent emerging from Nigeria and the wider African tech ecosystem. Antler, which operates in over 25 cities worldwide, launched its Lagos…

African fintech giant Flutterwave has announced the integration of the Polygon blockchain to enhance its cross-border payment infrastructure through stablecoin technology. This move positions Flutterwave at the forefront of blockchain-driven financial innovation in Africa, aiming to deliver faster, cheaper, and more transparent international transactions. Flutterwave, known for powering global payments for businesses across over 30…

Kenya’s High Court has ruled that major digital service providers, including Uber, Jumia, and Glovo, must pay a 16% Value Added Tax (VAT) on their services, marking a significant development in the country’s digital economy regulation. The ruling, delivered in Nairobi, upholds the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) position that digital platforms offering ride-hailing, e-commerce, and…

In a bold move to bridge the gap between Africa’s fast-growing creative ecosystem and global investors, Livespot 360, one of Nigeria’s leading creative collectives, has unveiled “Deal Room”, a new platform designed to catalyse investment and collaboration within the continent’s entertainment and creative industries. The Deal Room initiative aims to create structured opportunities for investors,…

Nigeria’s fast-growing digital bank, Kolomoni, has launched two innovative features—“Snap and Pay” and “Schedule Payment”—aimed at improving convenience, speed, and flexibility for its users. The new tools are part of Kolomoni’s broader commitment to delivering smarter, user-friendly digital banking experiences for individuals and businesses. The “Snap and Pay” feature allows customers to make instant payments…