From Lagos to Nairobi

Nigeria is set to strengthen its position as one of Africa’s leading technology hubs as the governmdent and private sector prepare to roll out new investment funds targeted at early- and growth-stage startups. The initiative, which aligns with the country’s digital economy ambitions, aims to close critical funding gaps that have limited innovation despite Nigeria’s…

The long-running legal dispute over the popular mobile service “Please Call Me” has resurfaced in court, reigniting a debate that has spanned more than a decade and continues to shape public conversations about innovation, corporate responsibility, and fair compensation. The case centres on the inventor of the Please Call Me service—a brief, zero-cost message that…

At just 19, while many of his peers were still navigating the early years of university life, a young Babcock University student was already taking his first bold step into entrepreneurship. Today, that same graduate has risen to become the head of the African subsidiary of a fast-growing Indian fintech company—an achievement that highlights not…

African businesses continue to face significant barriers when trading across borders, from slow cross-country settlements to inconsistent financial infrastructure and high currency-conversion risks. Emerging fintech startup Cardri is stepping forward with an ambitious mission: to streamline intra-African commerce through instant payments, unified settlements, and AI-powered risk management. Cardri’s platform is designed to solve one of…

YC-backed fintech startup Moni, recently rebranded as Rank, has taken a major strategic leap with its acquisition of AjoMoney and Zazzau, two rising players in Nigeria’s digital finance and savings ecosystem. The move signals Rank’s strengthened ambition to build a unified, technology-driven financial infrastructure that empowers underserved segments across West Africa. The acquisition of AjoMoney,…

YC-backed fintech Moni has announced a major rebranding, now operating under the name Rank, as it takes a significant step toward expanding its financial services footprint. The rebrand comes alongside Rank’s strategic acquisition of a licensed bank, signaling its ambition to offer a broader suite of banking and financial products to consumers and businesses. Founded…