From Lagos to Nairobi

QuickRemit is a fintech startup reshaping the landscape of cross-border remittances by introducing a zero-fee payment model between the UK and Africa. Founded by a team of innovators with deep experience in finance, technology, and emerging markets, the company’s mission is to make remittances more affordable, transparent, and accessible for African diaspora communities. Traditionally, migrants…

Lana Cash, a rising fintech player focused on simplifying payments across Africa, has announced a strategic partnership with Lacaisse.ma, a leading Moroccan provider of digital point-of-sale (POS) solutions. The collaboration aims to enhance the retail and merchant ecosystem in Morocco by enabling seamless, integrated payment acceptance through modern POS technology. Through this partnership, Lana Cash…

Saudi Arabia’s leading “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) fintech unicorn, Tamara, has secured a groundbreaking $2.4 billion asset-backed facility, marking the largest such deal in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to date. The facility was arranged in partnership with global investment bank Goldmans Sanch and regional institutions, reflecting strong investor confidence in…

E-commerce and digital lending, once celebrated as major drivers of Nigeria’s digital economy, are increasingly being flagged as pain points for consumers and regulators. As more Nigerians adopt online shopping and mobile-based credit services, complaints about fraud, hidden charges, poor customer experience, and weak regulatory oversight have risen sharply. In the e-commerce space, trust remains…

Nigeria has emerged as the leading hub for digital asset adoption in Africa, reflecting its dynamic financial landscape and the growing appetite of its youthful, tech-savvy population for alternative means of wealth creation and financial inclusion. Despite regulatory uncertainties and intermittent crackdowns, Nigeria consistently ranks among the world’s top countries in cryptocurrency usage, peer-to-peer (P2P)…

Nigerian technology experts are increasingly shaping the global conversation on artificial intelligence (AI), with a strong presence in the United Kingdom’s tech ecosystem. Their growing influence highlights both Nigeria’s expanding tech talent pool and the international recognition of African contributions to AI development and policy. In recent years, Nigerian professionals have taken on leadership roles…