From Lagos to Nairobi

Trove Finance has taken a decisive step to deepen its control over the investment value chain with the acquisition of UCML Securities, a licensed Nigerian brokerage firm. The move brings Trove’s brokerage services fully in-house, marking a strategic shift for the fintech as it seeks to scale operations, improve compliance, and deliver a more seamless…

When PayPal announced in 2021 that it would finally allow Nigerians to open full accounts, the move was widely celebrated as the end of a two-decade exclusion from one of the world’s most important digital payment platforms. For freelancers, online merchants, and startups, PayPal’s return symbolised global validation of Nigeria’s fast-growing digital economy. Yet years…

A dispute has emerged between Paystack co-founder Ezra Olubi and a Nigerian journalist over a series of tweets Olubi allegedly posted, which the journalist claims are defamatory. The clash has drawn significant attention in Nigeria’s tech and media circles, highlighting ongoing tensions between public figures and the press in the social media era. According to…

Amazon’s satellite internet initiative, Project Kuiper, has officially made its presence felt in Nigeria, signaling a growing interest in Africa’s broadband market. However, unlike SpaceX’s Starlink, Kuiper is not positioning itself as a direct competitor in the consumer-focused satellite internet space. Instead, the company is taking a more strategic, business-oriented approach, focusing on partnerships with…

In today’s competitive startup ecosystem, investor relations (IR) is no longer just about preparing a polished pitch deck or delivering quarterly financial updates. Leading startups and scaleups are increasingly treating investor relations as a form of brand communications—an ongoing narrative that shapes perception, builds trust, and strengthens long-term relationships with stakeholders. Traditionally, investor relations focused…

African businesses are increasingly turning to SendBaba, a homegrown email marketing platform, as digital marketing strategies continue to evolve across the continent. From small startups to established enterprises, companies are seeking tools that are not only cost-effective but also tailored to local market realities, and SendBaba appears to be filling that gap. One of the…