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.

  • 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…

  • MTN Group Reportedly Moves to Consolidate MoMo and Y’ello Digital in N95.5 Billion Deal.

    MTN Group is reported to be planning a major internal restructuring move that would see it acquire a 60% stake in its fintech arm MoMo (Mobile Money) and Y’ello Digital for about N95.5 billion. If completed, the deal would further centralise MTN’s growing financial services and digital operations under tighter group control. The move reflects…

  • Airtel Expands into Fixed Broadband as Amazon’s Project Kuiper Moves Closer to Kenya Entry.

    Airtel is expanding its footprint in Africa’s connectivity market with the rollout of fixed broadband services, while at the same time, Amazon’s satellite internet project, Kuiper, is seeking a licence to operate in Kenya. Together, these developments highlight a growing competition in how internet access is delivered across the country—from traditional telecom infrastructure to space-based…