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.

  • Breet Unveils $10K Grant for African Builders Ahead of 2026 Expo

    Crypto payments platform Breet has unveiled a $10,000 equity-free grant aimed at supporting African builders, marking a significant push to empower growth-stage startups ahead of the Africa Technology Expo 2026. Dubbed the Breet Builder Grant, the initiative is designed to provide not just funding but also technical infrastructure and market exposure to startups operating in…

  • Talstack, BII Team Up to Drive ESG Learning for Startups

    Talstack has announced a strategic partnership with BII and Ventures Platform to equip African startups with practical knowledge of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles—an area increasingly critical for scaling sustainable businesses across the continent. Through this collaboration, Talstack aims to bridge the knowledge gap many early-stage founders face when it comes to understanding and…

  • NGX Earnings Jump on Transaction Fee Spike

    Nigerian Exchange Group has reported a sharp surge in profitability, with its latest financial results showing that profit nearly doubled, driven largely by a dramatic rise in transaction fee income. The standout figure in the report is a 189% increase in transaction-related earnings, underscoring renewed investor activity and stronger market participation. The performance marks a…

  • Misdiagnosed, Then Driven to Reinvent Clinical Intelligence

    After years of unexplained symptoms, delayed treatments, and mounting frustration, David never imagined that a single misdiagnosis would redefine his life’s purpose. What began as a personal medical ordeal eventually became the catalyst for a groundbreaking innovation in healthcare: an AI-powered platform designed to support clinical decision-making. His journey through the healthcare system was marked…

  • NiteonHQ and the Push to Simplify Cross-Border Trade in Emerging Markets from Nigeria.

    Cross-border trade in emerging markets has long been shaped by friction—slow payments, fragmented logistics, and inconsistent regulations. In this context, Nigeria-based NiteonHQ is drawing attention for its stated goal of making trade between these markets simpler, faster, and more connected, according to recent coverage and early positioning in the tech ecosystem. The broader problem NiteonHQ…

  • Nigeria’s Telecom Industry Revives “Dig-Once” Push to Reduce Fibre Cuts and Improve Network Quality.

    Nigeria’s telecom sector is once again confronting a familiar but costly problem: frequent fibre cuts that disrupt internet and voice services across the country. In response, industry stakeholders are advocating for a “Dig-Once” policy approach, aimed at reducing repeated damage to fibre infrastructure during construction and roadworks. The issue of fibre cuts has persisted for…