From Lagos to Nairobi

After years inside one of the world’s most influential financial institutions, a former Goldman Sachs employee is now focused on a different kind of infrastructure—one designed not for Wall Street, but for Africa’s rapidly evolving digital economy. The mission is ambitious: to build an intelligence layer that helps African businesses, governments, and institutions make better,…

North Africa seems to be enjoying a strong moment right now, especially on the technology and defense front. Morocco’s recent move to deploy the Barak MX air defense system signals more than just a military upgrade; it reflects a region positioning itself as a serious strategic and technological player. While much of Africa’s tech conversation…

Paystack has formally entered Nigeria’s regulated banking space following its acquisition of Ladder Microfinance Bank, a deal announced in mid-January 2026 that marks one of the fintech’s most significant strategic shifts since its launch. The Stripe-owned company, which currently serves more than 300,000 businesses and processes trillions of naira in transactions each month, is positioning…

Airtel Money Kenya has expanded its financial services offering with the introduction of overdraft facilities, marking a strategic push beyond payments into short-term credit. The move reflects the growing competition in Kenya’s mobile money market, where providers are increasingly focused on deepening customer engagement through embedded financial products rather than transaction volumes alone. The overdraft…

Nigeria is on the verge of redefining how artificial intelligence is governed on the continent, as policymakers move closer to approving the National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill. Expected to pass by March 2026, the legislation would make Nigeria one of the first African countries to introduce binding, enforceable AI regulations, shifting the conversation from…

A subtle but powerful shift is underway in Africa’s fintech landscape. Digital finance is moving beyond mobile wallets and cross-border remittances toward more sophisticated instruments that blend stability with accessibility. The partnership between Nala and Noah to launch a new stablecoin network is more than a product launch; it signals the continent’s readiness to embrace…