From Lagos to Nairobi

As Africa’s entrepreneurship landscape continues to flourish, a crucial conversation is gaining prominence: not every business should pursue venture capital (VC). While VC funding often dominates headlines and startup culture, many African founders are beginning to recognize that venture-backed models don’t fit the realities—or goals—of most small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) on the continent. Venture…

Africa’s startup ecosystem has received a significant boost as Verto, a global B2B fintech platform, announced a new initiative designed to empower emerging founders with funding, visibility, and tools for international growth. The program, which recognizes and rewards next-generation startups tackling Africa’s most pressing challenges, offers cash prizes alongside hands-on global expansion support—positioning early-stage innovators…

Nigeria’s technology landscape is entering a transformative phase as government bodies and private-sector innovators intensify collaboration to build a more resilient, globally competitive ecosystem. In recent years, the country has emerged as a leading tech hub in Africa, driven by a young, dynamic population and rapid digital adoption. Now, both policymakers and industry leaders are…

Global payments giant Visa has announced a strategic partnership with Aquanow to extend its stablecoin‑based settlement infrastructure across the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEMEA) region — a move with major implications for African financial institutions. Under the collaboration, Aquanow’s digital‑asset infrastructure will be integrated into Visa’s existing payments stack, allowing issuers…

Lagos — On Saturday, October 25, 2025, hundreds of freelancers, digital creators, remote workers and gig professionals from across Nigeria converged at Ruby Hall, Zone Tech Park, Gbagada, for the inaugural edition of GigConnect 1.0, organised by fintech startup Gigbanc. Billed as a one‑day networking and capacity‑building event, GigConnect 1.0 aimed to strengthen Africa’s growing…

Lagos — The vibrant tech city of Lagos played host to Onchain Festival 2025, a landmark gathering billed as Africa’s largest Web3 and blockchain festival. The event took place on October 30, 2025 at The Dome, Lekki, drawing founders, creators, investors, and blockchain enthusiasts from across the continent. Organised by Bchain Africa under the theme “Celebrating the…