From Lagos to Nairobi

Ridelink, a global infrastructure and logistics technology platform, has successfully closed an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round of $1.1 million. The financing, which exceeded initial expectations, is set to accelerate the company’s mission of revolutionizing logistics and trade through its AI-powered marketplace and embedded trade infrastructure solutions. Founded with the goal of simplifying cross-border trade and…

In an increasingly digital world, Nigerians are constantly searching for platforms that simplify daily transactions, reduce stress, and offer reliable financial services in one place. Payora, a rapidly emerging all-in-one digital platform, is gaining significant traction among tech-savvy Nigerians—and for good reason. Built with the realities of everyday life in mind, the platform combines payments,…

A new report by Tech Leadership Partners (TLP) has revealed that Nigerian startups are staying away from the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) due to persistent structural issues, including misaligned incentives, low market liquidity, and regulatory bottlenecks. The report highlights that although Nigeria has one of Africa’s most vibrant startup ecosystems, the pathway from early-stage funding to…

Nigeria is set to strengthen its position as one of Africa’s leading technology hubs as the governmdent and private sector prepare to roll out new investment funds targeted at early- and growth-stage startups. The initiative, which aligns with the country’s digital economy ambitions, aims to close critical funding gaps that have limited innovation despite Nigeria’s…

The long-running legal dispute over the popular mobile service “Please Call Me” has resurfaced in court, reigniting a debate that has spanned more than a decade and continues to shape public conversations about innovation, corporate responsibility, and fair compensation. The case centres on the inventor of the Please Call Me service—a brief, zero-cost message that…

At just 19, while many of his peers were still navigating the early years of university life, a young Babcock University student was already taking his first bold step into entrepreneurship. Today, that same graduate has risen to become the head of the African subsidiary of a fast-growing Indian fintech company—an achievement that highlights not…