From Lagos to Nairobi

Global e-commerce giant Amazon has announced the expansion of its Haul shopping experience to Nigeria, marking a significant step in its strategy to tap into Africa’s growing online retail market. The new service, known for offering ultra-low prices on a wide range of products, aims to provide Nigerian consumers with affordable access to everyday essentials,…

Techpoint Africa has launched Techpoint Diaspora, a groundbreaking initiative designed to bridge the gap between African innovators living abroad and the rapidly expanding tech ecosystem on the continent. The platform aims to create a collaborative space where diaspora professionals, entrepreneurs, and investors can connect with local startups, share expertise, and explore opportunities for partnership, mentorship,…

Nigeria has approved a series of far-reaching reforms aimed at strengthening digital trade and enhancing the protection of intellectual property (IP) rights, signaling a major step toward fostering innovation and economic diversification in Africa’s largest economy. The new policy measures, endorsed by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), are designed to create a more transparent, secure,…

Nigeria’s renewable energy sector may soon witness a major transformation as experts call for strategic participation in the country’s emerging $2.5 billion carbon market opportunity. With global demand for carbon credits rising, industry stakeholders are urging Nigeria to leverage its vast solar energy potential to attract green investments, reduce emissions, and drive sustainable economic growth….

In a major boost to Africa’s tech ecosystem, Ventures Platform, one of the continent’s leading early-stage venture capital firms, has announced the first close of $64 million for its Pan-African Fund II. This milestone underscores growing global confidence in Africa’s innovation landscape and marks a new chapter for Ventures Platform as it expands its support…

In recent years, Africa has emerged as one of the fastest-growing regions for cryptocurrency adoption. Amid this digital revolution, Accrue, a fintech startup, is pioneering a new approach by building a human network for stablecoin payments—a system designed to make cross-border transactions faster, cheaper, and more inclusive for millions of Africans. At its core, Accrue…