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  • No Code Tech Summit 3.0 in Lagos spotlights Africa’s no-code revolution

    The No Code Tech Summit 3.0, also known as The Legacy Event, is set to take place on February 21, 2026, in Lagos, promising to be one of the most anticipated gatherings for tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and innovators in Africa. The summit aims to showcase the power of no-code and low-code technologies, which are transforming…

  • AI could transform African healthcare—but control will shape the outcomes

    Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionize healthcare in Africa, offering the potential to improve diagnostics, expand access, and optimize resource allocation across the continent. From predicting disease outbreaks to assisting in radiology and personalized treatment plans, AI tools could address long-standing challenges in a sector often constrained by infrastructure, workforce shortages, and limited funding….

  • Cumulus HQ helps African startups cut cloud costs for free

    Cumulus HQ has announced it is waiving its $1,000 cloud cost diagnostic fee for African startups, a move aimed at helping early-stage companies better understand, optimize, and control their cloud spending at a time when operational costs remain a major challenge across the continent’s tech ecosystem. For many African startups, cloud infrastructure is both essential…

  • What 271 tech events taught Esohe Igbinoba about building influence in tech

    Attending 271 tech events in just two years is no small feat, but for Esohe Igbinoba, it became a defining part of her professional journey—and a powerful source of insight into Africa’s growing tech ecosystem. In sharing her experience, Igbinoba frames events not as social checkboxes, but as learning laboratories. From intimate founder meetups to…

  • Why Nigerian startups can’t quit PayPal—no matter the frustration

    For many founders, PayPal remains a symbol of missed opportunity. The platform has long limited key features in Nigeria, including full merchant services and seamless withdrawals, citing regulatory and risk concerns. These restrictions have made it difficult for Nigerian businesses to receive international payments as easily as peers in other markets. On social media, PayPal…

  • Moniepoint is rewriting SME lending in Nigeria

    Moniepoint disbursed over ₦1 trillion in loans to 70,000 businesses in 2025, marking one of the largest single-year credit expansions to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria’s history and underscoring the fintech’s growing role beyond payments. For decades, access to credit has been a major constraint for Nigerian businesses. Traditional banks have often required…