TechStream

Technology news around the ecosystem!

From Lagos to Nairobi

We give you summaries of happenings around tech, from developer stand-ups to the boardrooms.

  • Dashboard redesign drives revenue jump at Nigerian fintech Traddify

    At fintech startup Traddify, a small but strategic change made a big difference: the company’s dashboard redesign, led by Nigerian product designer Ifeanyi Okonkwo, contributed to a 35% increase in revenue within six months. The project demonstrates how thoughtful design can directly impact user experience, engagement, and, ultimately, a company’s bottom line. Traddify, which provides…

  • Africa’s startup funding tightens, but founder pressure intensifies

    Africa’s startup ecosystem has entered a more selective funding cycle, and while capital has not disappeared, the rules of engagement have shifted. After years of abundant venture funding driven by growth-at-all-costs thinking, investors are now more cautious, more demanding, and far more focused on fundamentals. For founders across the continent, this has not reduced pressure—it…

  • Minister Tijani demands tougher action on telecom service failures

    Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to take decisive action against telecommunications operators over persistent network failures across the country. The minister has given the regulator a 90-day deadline to enforce penalties on operators that fail to meet agreed quality-of-service standards, signaling a tougher…

  • After a $7M bill, Uganda lifts social media restrictions

    Uganda has restored access to major social media platforms after years of restrictions, but the return has come at a significant financial cost to the government. According to official disclosures and industry estimates, the country has spent roughly $7 million to re-enable and manage access to platforms such as Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), WhatsApp, and…

  • Nigerians search for business and self-improvement in January 2026

    Google search trends from January 2026 reveal a telling snapshot of what many Nigerians are thinking about as the year begins. Among the most searched phrases were “how to start a business” and “how to be a better person,” highlighting a strong mix of economic ambition and personal reflection shaping online behavior across the country….

  • Paga–PayPal partnership unlocks global payments for Nigerian users

    Paga, one of Nigeria’s leading fintech companies, has partnered with PayPal to enable Nigerian users to link their Paga accounts directly to PayPal, making it easier to receive cross-border payments. The integration marks a significant step toward improving access to global commerce for individuals and small businesses in Nigeria, many of whom have long faced…