TechStream

Technology news around the ecosystem!

From Lagos to Nairobi

We give you summaries of happenings around tech, from developer stand-ups to the boardrooms.

  • Speedinvest Bets Big on Africa’s Startup Future

    European venture capital firm Speedinvest is making a decisive statement: Africa is no longer a side bet—it is central to its global strategy. With the launch of a dedicated Africa-focused fund, the firm is signaling a long-term commitment to one of the world’s fastest-growing startup ecosystems. At the heart of this move is a shift…

  • CBN–NCC alliance targets fraud via mobile number checks

    Nigeria’s financial and telecommunications regulators have taken a major step to combat digital fraud, as banks will now be able to verify mobile numbers linked to suspicious activity under a new agreement between the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).The initiative follows the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…

  • Mobile Money and Financial Inclusion: Expanding Access to Financial Services Across Africa.

    Mobile money has become one of the most significant tools for expanding financial inclusion across developing economies, especially in regions where access to traditional banking services remains limited. Financial inclusion refers to the ability of individuals and businesses to access affordable and useful financial services such as payments, savings, and transfers. In many parts of…

  • Kenya Strengthens Data Protection Policy, Enforcement in Transport Sector.

    The government of Kenya is intensifying enforcement of its existing data protection framework, with a growing focus on transport and mobility platforms. The move reflects increased concern over how ride-hailing, logistics, and digital transport services handle sensitive user and operational data. Transport platforms have become one of the most data-intensive parts of Kenya’s digital economy….

  • Edo State Moves Into E-Hailing Space with Planned EdoRide Launch.

    The Edo State government is preparing to enter the e-hailing transport sector with plans to introduce a new mobility platform known as EdoRide. The initiative represents an early-stage push toward digitising urban transport and improving structured mobility within the state. The proposed EdoRide platform is expected to draw inspiration from existing transport technology models in…

  • JAMB Increases SMS Result-Checking Fee By A Hundred Percent.

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has increased the cost of checking UTME results via SMS, raising the service fee from ₦50 to ₦100. The adjustment represents a 100% increase and applies to candidates using the official result-checking shortcodes. The SMS result service remains one of the primary channels used by candidates to access…