From Lagos to Nairobi

Nigeria’s tech ecosystem continues to assert its dominance in Africa, with fintech companies once again emerging as the biggest winners in start-up funding. According to recent data, Nigerian start-ups collectively attracted around $ 1.1 billion in investments, with financial technology firms accounting for the largest share of the total. This performance highlights both investor confidence…

In a strategic move set to accelerate the growth of Egypt’s digital economy, FABMISR, one of the country’s leading banks, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with noon payments, a regional fintech powerhouse specializing in online payment solutions. This collaboration aims to enhance the efficiency, security, and accessibility of e-commerce transactions across Egypt, empowering both merchants…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents Africa with an unprecedented opportunity to reshape its future, overcome historical challenges, and accelerate sustainable development. For centuries, Africa has grappled with economic dependency, underdeveloped infrastructure, and limited access to quality education and healthcare. However, the rise of AI offers the continent a transformative tool to leapfrog traditional barriers and chart…

The financial technology (fintech) sector is experiencing an unprecedented surge, driven by the rapid expansion of digital infrastructure and increased investor confidence. Across emerging and developed markets alike, fintechs are leveraging improved connectivity, cloud computing, data analytics, and mobile penetration to transform how individuals and businesses access financial services. This digital infrastructure boom—encompassing broadband networks,…

In today’s competitive business landscape, startups are redefining what it means to grow sustainably and strategically. Gone are the days when success depended solely on massive funding rounds or rapid scaling. Instead, modern startups are winning by deploying smart capital strategies — approaches that emphasize efficiency, flexibility, and long-term value creation over sheer volume of…

Leading fintech companies globally include major players like Stripe, Visa, PayPal, and Tencent. In Nigeria, key firms such as OPay, Flutterwave, and Paystack stand out due to their large user bases, significant transaction volumes, and a range of services including digital payments, mobile wallets, and online financial solutions. Regional popularity differs; for example, OPay is…