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.

  • Nigeria unveils 3-year broadband upgrade plan to boost internet access

    Nigeria has unveiled a three-year national plan to upgrade its internet infrastructure, aimed at strengthening digital connectivity, improving broadband penetration, and supporting the country’s growing digital economy. The initiative reflects the government’s recognition that reliable and affordable internet access is now a critical foundation for economic growth, education, innovation, and public services. The plan focuses…

  • Kenyan startup builds AI agent-powered enterprise software platform

    A new wave of enterprise software innovation is emerging in Africa, and one Kenyan startup is positioning itself at the center of it by rebuilding traditional business systems around autonomous AI agents. The company is betting that the next generation of enterprise tools will not be static dashboards and manual workflows, but intelligent agents that…

  • Airtel–Absa partnership boosts cashless payments in Kenya

    Airtel Money has expanded its footprint in East Africa’s digital payments ecosystem through a strategic integration with Airtel Money and Absa Bank Kenya, enabling smoother merchant payment flows and improved interoperability between mobile wallets and traditional banking systems. The collaboration allows Airtel Money users to directly link their wallets with Absa Bank Kenya accounts, creating…

  • Nigeria’s tax tech shift: what startups must do to stay compliant

    Nigeria is entering a new phase of tax enforcement, driven by fiscal pressure, digital transformation, and a push to widen the country’s tax base. For years, tax collection has lagged behind economic activity, with a large informal sector and compliance gaps limiting government revenue. Now, authorities—particularly the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)—are tightening oversight, deploying…

  • Power and Accountability in Government-Run AI Systems

    Once governments adopt artificial intelligence systems, the question of control becomes complex and layered. It is not accurate to assume that a single actor—whether political leaders, engineers, or private companies—holds complete authority. Instead, control is distributed across several groups, each shaping how AI is designed, deployed, and governed. At the top level, elected officials and…

  • Nigerian Crypto Expands Beyond Trading

    Nigeria has long been one of the world’s most active cryptocurrency markets, driven largely by retail users seeking alternatives to unstable local currency and limited financial access. For years, crypto startups in the country focused heavily on trading—building platforms that allowed individuals to buy, sell, and speculate on digital assets. But that model is rapidly…