From Lagos to Nairobi

In a landscape where youth unemployment and limited access to capital often hinder entrepreneurial ambition, the story of two Nigerian graduates who built a ₦2 billion trade machine stands out as a testament to resilience, innovation, and strategic execution. What began as a small trading hustle shortly after their university years has evolved into one…

AXIAN, one of Africa’s fastest-rising investment and diversified services groups, has announced the rebranding of its fintech arm, marking a bold step in its mission to accelerate digital banking adoption across the continent. The refreshed identity reflects AXIAN’s ambition to consolidate its financial services portfolio, enhance interoperability, and deliver cutting-edge digital solutions that meet the…

The United States government has approved a $150 million financing package to support Zipline, the global drone-delivery giant, as it accelerates its expansion across Africa. The funding—channeled through the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)—marks one of the strongest endorsements yet of drone-powered logistics on the continent, where Zipline already operates some of the world’s…

Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) is reaping the rewards of its strengthened push into financial technology, as its payment subsidiary, HabariPay, delivered impressive profitability anchored on disciplined cost management and increasing transaction volumes. GTBank’s latest financials reveal that the fintech arm generated ₦6.54 billion in profit, demonstrating the growing impact of digital services on the group’s…

An emerging Ilorin-based fintech startup is redefining credit access in Nigeria through an innovative proprietary “lock tech” system that enables lenders to offer safer, faster, and more flexible financing to consumers and small businesses. In a market where loan defaults remain a major challenge, the company’s technology provides a practical solution that protects lenders while…

South Africa has taken a significant step toward greener mobility with the launch of its first fully electric Uber fleet, marking a milestone for ride-hailing in the region. The rollout, which includes dozens of electric vehicles operating in major cities like Johannesburg and Cape Town, positions South Africa as one of the earliest adopters of…