From Lagos to Nairobi

In today’s rapidly evolving digital economy, financial technology is reshaping how people access, manage, and transfer money. Among the most promising innovations in this space is Xeder AI, a groundbreaking platform that brings banking and payments directly into WhatsApp, one of Africa’s most widely used apps. Launched in 2025, Xeder AI is redefining convenience, accessibility,…

As African cities struggle to keep up with rapid urban growth and inadequate infrastructure, a new grant initiative is aiming to steer hope — and tech — toward solving some of the continent’s most pressing urban problems. The Million Lives Collective (MLC), in partnership with Judith Neilson Foundation, on December 3, 2025 launched the African…

Nigeria’s startup ecosystem has grown exponentially over the past decade, positioning the country as a hub for innovation in Africa. From fintech and healthtech to agritech and e-commerce, Nigerian startups are delivering solutions that address local challenges while creating global opportunities. Despite this impressive growth, one critical element remains underdeveloped: the engagement of corporate buyers.…

OPay has added another milestone to its growing list of achievements as it clinched the prestigious SERAS 2025 Social Impact & Human Capacity Developmentnomi Award, reaffirming its position as one of Africa’s leading financial technology companies committed to driving sustainable development. The win underscores OPay’s continued investment in empowering individuals, strengthening communities, and expanding access…

Techpoint Diaspora recently brought together a dynamic community of African founders, innovators, investors, and industry leaders in a gathering that underscored the rising global influence of African tech talent. The event, designed to bridge the gap between Africa’s fast-growing startup ecosystem and its global diaspora, served as a platform for sharing groundbreaking ideas, forging new…

The U.S. Department of State has announced a groundbreaking $150 million award to Zipline, the world’s largest autonomous logistics system, to support the expansion of its life-saving AI and robotics infrastructure throughout Africa. This award uses a first-of-its-kind pay-for-performance model, where funds are released only when African governments sign expansion agreements and commit to long-term…