From Lagos to Nairobi

Across Africa, digital businesses face a persistent challenge: verifying who their customers and partners really are. Know Your Customer (KYC) and Know Your Business (KYB) processes remain fragmented, slow, and expensive, often relying on manual checks, inconsistent databases, and country-by-country compliance rules. These hurdles have slowed fintech growth, increased fraud risks, and excluded millions from…

SmartScale is delivering hands-on artificial intelligence (AI) training to entrepreneurs in Ghana and Nigeria, equipping them with practical skills to build, scale, and future-proof their businesses in an increasingly digital economy. As AI continues to reshape industries across Africa, SmartScale’s initiative focuses on closing the knowledge gap by making advanced technology accessible, relevant, and actionable…

Applications are now open for the 6th cohort of the African Impact Challenge (AIC), a leading accelerator designed to empower African founders building scalable solutions to pressing challenges on the continent and beyond. This year’s call for applications comes with up to $25,000 CAD in funding available for selected ventures, alongside mentorship, market access, and…

For decades, strategy—whether in security, infrastructure, or organizational design—has revolved around the perimeter. Build strong borders, define what is inside and outside, and keep threats at bay. Firewalls, fences, policies, and hierarchies all reflect this mindset. But the next wave of thinking suggests that while the perimeter still matters, it is no longer the decisive…

After enduring prolonged economic strain, Nigeria’s startup ecosystem may finally be entering a period of macroeconomic relief that could reinvigorate innovation, investment and growth. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Nigeria’s economy is projected to grow by 4.4% in 2026, potentially marking the fastest annual expansion in more than a decade — a sign…

Nigeria’s creator economy is entering a decisive new phase, marked by rising professionalism, stronger infrastructure, and growing global relevance. Once dominated by informal content creation and short-lived virality, the sector is now evolving into a sustainable industry where creators build long-term careers, companies, and cultural influence. At the center of this shift is improved monetization….