From Lagos to Nairobi

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…

Lagos — In a landmark reaffirmation of its commitment to Africa’s digital future, Zenith Bank has awarded ₦140 million in cash prizes to ten promising innovators during the fifth edition of its annual Zenith Tech Fair. The event — themed “Future Forward 5.0: Tech for Success – Innovate, Adapt, Accelerate” — was held on November…

Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its digital transformation journey, with technology reshaping how businesses operate, how consumers engage, and how governments deliver services. Yet, as Dr. Jumoke Oduwole emphasizes in her work and advocacy, the continent’s full digital trade potential remains largely untapped. The reason is not a lack of innovation or talent…

OPay has once again demonstrated why it remains a frontrunner in Nigeria’s fintech space, by clinching at the 2025 GRC & Financial Crime Prevention Awards for organisational excellence in financial crime prevention and governance, risk management & compliance. The recognition underscores OPay’s commitment to building a secure, transparent, and trusted financial ecosystem — not only…

In an era where digital transformation is reshaping almost every industry, a new wave of financial innovation is redefining how businesses send and receive payments. At the forefront of this movement is a fast-growing startup dedicated to helping companies get paid seamlessly in cryptocurrency. With the rise of blockchain technology and increasing global interest in…