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Mastercard Welcomes 2026 YES Cohort to Strengthen Youth Employment in South Africa
Liberia Launches ‘Digital Liberia’ Five-Year Plan to Strengthen Tech Sovereignty and Drive Innovation
Nigeria to Boost Digital Connectivity with New Communication Satellites and Nationwide Fibre Expansion
MTN Ghana Pledges $2 Million to Train One Million Young Ghanaians in Digital Skills
Sub-Saharan Africa recorded over $205 billion in cryptocurrency transactions in 2025, led by Nigeria, South Africa, and Ethiopia, highlighting the continent’s growing adoption of digital assets.Top 10 African Nations by Crypto Transaction Volume in 2025: Nigeria Dominates
Mastercard Welcomes 2026 YES Cohort to Strengthen Youth Employment in South Africa
Liberia Launches ‘Digital Liberia’ Five-Year Plan to Strengthen Tech Sovereignty and Drive Innovation
Nigeria to Boost Digital Connectivity with New Communication Satellites and Nationwide Fibre Expansion
MTN Ghana Pledges $2 Million to Train One Million Young Ghanaians in Digital Skills
Sub-Saharan Africa recorded over $205 billion in cryptocurrency transactions in 2025, led by Nigeria, South Africa, and Ethiopia, highlighting the continent’s growing adoption of digital assets.Top 10 African Nations by Crypto Transaction Volume in 2025: Nigeria Dominates

Startup Review

A TLP Advisory report reveals Nigerian startups avoid NGX listings due to regulatory barriers, currency mismatch, undervaluation fears, and limited market liquidity, despite the launch of the NGX Technology Board in 2022.

Nigeria’s Startup Funding in 2025 Was Highly Concentrated, with 11 Firms Taking 82.9% of Capital

Startup funding in Nigeria remained selective in 2025, as just 11 companies attracted nearly 83% of total investment, driven by investor focus on fintech, logistics,…

By: Ovie George

Nigeria’s startups raised $93.4 million in October 2025, a 130.6% surge driven by Moniepoint’s $90 million round and rising early-stage investments across fintech, clean energy, agriculture, logistics, and edtech.

African Startup M&A Reaches All-Time High in 2025 as Deal Volume Climbs 72%

African startup mergers and acquisitions hit a record 67 deals in 2025, up 72% year-on-year, led by fintech and driven by strategic consolidation, according to…

By: Ovie George

Paystack Cuts Off Fansted: Compliance Risks Highlighted for African Startups

Paystack has permanently terminated Fansted due to a “heightened risk profile,” underscoring the importance of compliance, risk-sharing, and provider-agnostic payments for African tech startups….

By: Ovie George

Paga says it processed ₦17 trillion across 169 million transactions in 2025, highlighting rapid growth in digital payments and rising adoption of its Paga Engine infrastructure across Africa.

Paga Handles ₦17 Trillion in Payments From 169 Million Transactions in 2025

Paga says it processed ₦17 trillion across 169 million transactions in 2025, highlighting rapid growth in digital payments and rising adoption of its Paga Engine…

By: Ovie George

Mobility startup MAX has secured $24 million in equity and debt funding to grow its electric vehicle fleet, battery-swapping infrastructure, and clean transport operations across Africa.

Nigerian Startup MAX Raises $24m to Expand Electric Mobility and Driver Financing in Africa

Mobility startup MAX has secured $24 million in equity and debt funding to grow its electric vehicle fleet, battery-swapping infrastructure, and clean transport operations across…

By: Ovie George

African startups secured $441.9 million in October 2025, a 217% jump from September. Mega-rounds, securitization deals, and strong fintech and clean energy investments drove the rebound across Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, and South Africa.

African Startup Funding Hits $3.2bn in 2025, Marking Strong VC Recovery

Venture capital investment in African startups climbed to $3.2 billion in 2025, the continent’s strongest performance in three years, according to Africa: The Big Deal….

By: Ovie George

Climate Tech is not so much a ‘sector’ per se as it covers a wide range of use cases

African Startup Funding Drops 41% in December 2025 as Investors Double Down on Big Deals

Startup funding in Africa fell 40.8% in December 2025 to $349.1 million, with over 92% of capital concentrated among the top 10 deals, led by…

By: Ovie George

A TLP Advisory report reveals Nigerian startups avoid NGX listings due to regulatory barriers, currency mismatch, undervaluation fears, and limited market liquidity, despite the launch of the NGX Technology Board in 2022.

African Startup Funding Surges to $590m in November 2025 on Back of Major IPOs

African startups attracted almost $590 million in November 2025, driven by blockbuster IPOs and energy investments, with the top 10 startups capturing over 97% of…

By: Ovie George

Chowdeck, Nigeria’s rising food delivery platform, surpasses 2 million registered users and 1 million orders, highlighting strong market adoption and record-breaking Big Black Friday performance.

Chowdeck Hits 2 Million Users, Showcasing Rapid Growth in Nigerian Food Delivery Market

Chowdeck, Nigeria’s rising food delivery platform, surpasses 2 million registered users and 1 million orders, highlighting strong market adoption and record-breaking Big Black Friday performance….

By: Adamu Garba

African startups secured $441.9 million in October 2025, a 217% jump from September. Mega-rounds, securitization deals, and strong fintech and clean energy investments drove the rebound across Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, and South Africa.

African Startup Funding Plunges to $162M in November 2025 as Investment Activity Slows

Startup funding in Africa dropped to $162 million in November 2025—a sharp 63% fall from October. Equity dominated the month’s deals, with South Africa leading…

By: Ovie George

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Technology lawyer Oladipupo Ige cautions that Nigeria’s tax data could face indirect exposure under the FIRS–France MoU, despite official assurances that data sovereignty remains intact.

FIRS–France Tax Pact Triggers Fresh Questions Over Nigeria’s Data Sovereignty

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