From Lagos to Nairobi

Africa’s foremost fintech company, Flutterwave, has announced plans to introduce stablecoin payments on the Polygon blockchain, marking a groundbreaking step in the continent’s digital payments evolution. This initiative aims to provide faster, cheaper, and more reliable cross-border transactions, addressing long-standing challenges in Africa’s financial ecosystem. Stablecoins—digital currencies pegged to stable assets such as the US…

Nigeria’s fast-rising food delivery startup, Chowdeck, has achieved a remarkable milestone—1 million monthly orders, cementing its position as one of the country’s leading players in the on-demand delivery space. The achievement marks a new phase of growth for the company, which has rapidly expanded its footprint and customer base since launching just a few years…

In a move aimed at empowering freelancers, remote workers, and digital entrepreneurs across Africa, Raenest, formerly known as Geegpay, has announced the removal of deposit fees for its USD, GBP, and EUR accounts. This strategic update marks another significant step in the company’s mission to make cross-border payments seamless and affordable for African professionals and…

Nigeria’s fast-growing fintech ecosystem has welcomed a new entrant with bold ambitions — TGIPay, a digital payments platform designed to simplify and modernize how individuals and businesses transact across Africa. With its official launch in Lagos, TGIPay aims to revolutionize the continent’s digital payment landscape through speed, transparency, and interoperability. Built by a team of…

In a bold move to combat rising energy costs and promote sustainability, Rack Centre, West Africa’s leading carrier-neutral data centre, has announced a strategic transition to a hybrid power model that combines gas and solar energy. This initiative underscores the company’s commitment to reducing operational expenses, minimizing carbon emissions, and ensuring uninterrupted data services in…

Across Francophone Africa, a new generation of entrepreneurs is emerging—driven, creative, and eager to solve local problems through technology and innovation. Yet, despite the region’s growing youth population and rising internet penetration, startups in countries like Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, and Benin face a formidable obstacle: a regulatory quagmire that continues to stifle growth and…