In July 2025, a pivotal event took place in Calabar, Nigeria: The Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd. (NigComSat) hosted a five-day VSAT training program. This program aimed to train […]
A Deep Dive into African Fintech: Top 10 Companies by Funding
African fintech is driving financial inclusion and innovation across the continent. This sector has witnessed explosive growth, fueled by increasing demand for digital payment solutions. As a result, […]
Olayinka Omoniyi: The ‘Onionsman’ Building Africa’s Web3 Future
Olayinka Omoniyi, better known as the ‘Onionsman’, is carving a path for Africa’s web3 future. Growing up in Nigeria, he honed his skills from tinkering with computers to […]
African Startups Raise $140 Million in September 2025
Venture capital investment into African startups surged in September, reaching a total of $140 million, according to data from Africa the Big Deal. This represents a significant jump […]
Building Trust: The Secret to Success in African Fintech
When starting work on fintech products in Africa, I initially focused on technical hurdles like payments and integrations. However, the biggest challenge proved to be trust. 🤯 People […]
Uganda Launches CBDC Pilot; Kenyan Crypto Bill Advances
Uganda has launched a central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot program as part of its broader initiative to tokenize real-world assets. This comes alongside Kenya’s progress towards enacting […]
Salem King’s Commitment to Sustainable African Creator Economy
Salem King is deeply dedicated to ensuring Africa’s thriving creator economy remains sustainable in the long term. He believes that fostering a robust and resilient ecosystem is crucial […]
Bitcoin’s Spark, Stablecoins’ Flame: The Future of Africa’s Financial Inclusion
Nathaniel Luz, President of the Africa Blockchain Network, captured the essence of the Lagos Stablecoin Leadership Breakfast on October 6, 2025. His bold declaration that Bitcoin’s work is […]
Analyst Predicts $2.6 Trillion Flow to XRP from Africa, Sees $100 Potential
Crypto analyst Ripple Van Winkle has reignited interest in XRP’s expanding presence in Africa’s financial and regulatory systems. His video presentation emphasizes XRP’s role as an integral part […]
Will Crypto’s Surge Shape Africa’s Future? A Balancing Act
With digital currencies exceeding $4 trillion in value, the world is witnessing a financial revolution. Africa stands at the forefront of this change, poised to either harness its […]
Celebrating a Decade of Innovation: #StartupSouth’s Tenth Edition
Port Harcourt, Nigeria’s bustling oil city, served as the backdrop for the tenth edition of #StartupSouth, one of Africa’s leading innovation hubs. This milestone event brought together entrepreneurs, […]
Africans Turn to Stablecoins as Inflation Pressures Mount
Facing high inflation rates, residents in Nairobi and Lagos are turning towards stablecoins like USDT and USDC as a hedge against currency volatility. This trend reflects the growing […]
Nigeria’s Startup Act: A Year On – Progress, Challenges & The Road Ahead
Exactly one year after Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari signed the Startup Act into law, its impact is slowly coming into focus. While the legislation promises to transform Nigeria’s […]
Africa Makes Its Mark: GITEX Nigeria 2025 Showcases Digital Innovation
GITEX Nigeria 2025 went beyond being just another tech conference; it was a powerful demonstration of Africa’s pivotal role in the global innovation economy. With innovators, entrepreneurs, and […]
Chipper Cash Leverages Lightning for Faster Bitcoin Transfers in Africa
Chipper Cash, a leading African payments company, has taken a significant step by integrating the Lightning Network into its Bitcoin payment system. This move significantly boosts transaction speed, […]