From Lagos to Nairobi

Nigerian fintech company Nomba has acquired a licensed Canadian payments firm in a move designed to unlock smoother, faster trade between Africa and Canada. The acquisition gives Nomba a regulated foothold in Canada’s financial system, allowing it to operate local payment rails and directly support cross-border business transactions. At a time when Africa–North America trade…

Joshua Ogunde’s 3XG Shop is quietly transforming the landscape of Nigerian commerce, offering a fresh approach to how small businesses and consumers interact in the country’s rapidly evolving retail ecosystem. By combining technology, logistics, and strategic partnerships, 3XG Shop is creating more efficient and accessible pathways for goods to reach buyers. Founded to address the…

Early-stage startups in Africa face a unique mix of challenges and opportunities as they seek to grow in a dynamic but often unpredictable business environment. While the continent’s startup ecosystem has seen rapid expansion over the last decade, with sectors like fintech, healthtech, and agritech attracting global attention, new ventures still encounter obstacles that can…

Africa’s creator economy is booming, driven by a new generation of content creators, influencers, and digital entrepreneurs. From YouTube and TikTok stars to NFT artists and indie game developers, creators across the continent are finding ways to monetize their skills and reach global audiences. Despite this rapid growth, the underlying infrastructure to support creators—from payments…

African public relations firm Wimbart has launched a low-cost PR service aimed at early-stage startups, offering a tailored solution for young companies looking to build their brand without breaking the bank. The initiative comes at a time when the African startup ecosystem is experiencing rapid growth, but many founders struggle to afford professional communications support….

After leaving a high-profile role at GTBank and facing the failure of his first startup, one Nigerian founder has managed to reinvent himself, achieving both a successful exit and building a venture-scale business while operating in the diaspora. His journey is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and the opportunities available to founders who are willing…