From Lagos to Nairobi

Africa’s financial growth was the focal point at the Africa Business Convention 2026, which brought together policymakers, investors, and business leaders from across the continent and beyond. The event highlighted the opportunities, challenges, and innovations shaping Africa’s economic landscape, particularly in banking, fintech, investment, and digital finance. During the convention, experts discussed the continent’s evolving…

In just three years, an Israeli product manager turned entrepreneur has successfully built and sold a startup that connected African tech talent with global companies, highlighting both the continent’s growing digital workforce and the opportunities for cross-border tech entrepreneurship. The startup, founded with a mission to bridge the talent gap in the tech industry, leveraged…

Mobility startup GoCab has raised $45 million in fresh funding to expand its drive-to-own model, following a strong growth run that saw the company reach $17 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR). The funding marks a major milestone for GoCab as it looks to scale operations, onboard more drivers, and deepen its presence in key…

A recent report by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has shed light on how fintech companies across the country are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence (AI) to improve services, reduce risks, and drive financial inclusion. According to the report, Nigerian fintechs are leveraging AI in three major ways: fraud detection and risk management, customer service…

With no external funding and operating from Nigeria’s fast-growing but resource-constrained tech ecosystem, AI startup Decide has achieved a rare global milestone: ranking fourth worldwide for spreadsheet accuracy, outperforming several well-funded competitors in a highly competitive artificial intelligence benchmark. The ranking, released by an independent AI evaluation platform, assessed how accurately AI tools handle spreadsheet-based…

MTN, Africa’s leading telecom operator, is stepping up its fintech ambitions in 2026, focusing on digital payments, mobile banking, and financial inclusion across the continent. The company’s growing suite of fintech services aims to empower individuals and businesses with faster, more secure, and accessible financial solutions. The move comes as digital finance continues to transform…