From FUTA to Google: The story of Taslim Okunola

From decoding the math of second-price auctions to navigating the ambiguity of AI at Google, he is now looking at the machinery required to fix the structural gaps in Africa's talent pipeline.

Conflicting public numbers cloud Moniepoint’s growth story

As public metrics disagree, questions emerge about how fast and how far Moniepoint is really growing.

Paga set to take up unresolved PayPal issues for its users in Nigeria

Paga founder has said his company will assist in supporting users who have unresolved issues with PayPal.

WAXAL to help AI speak vernacular: what does it mean for Africa?

With WAXAL, Google may have powered a fundamental shift in the relationship between 1.4 billion Africans and the machines they use every day.

What do CBN’s proposed regional passports mean for fintech?

The initiative means that Nigerian fintech firms planning to expand across Africa can do so smoothly.

How Kenya killed climate tech giant KOKO — and why

Despite signing a framework agreement with KOKO in 2024, the government ultimately withheld the LoA, sending a promising climate tech company into the grave.

Why Capital One Paid $5 Billion for a Bujeti-like Finance Management Software

The Brex acquisition proves that financial infrastructure is now software. Africa shouldn't wait for permission to lead.

Daba Finance, Timon, OnePort 365 and others make Afreximbank’s first Accelerator cohort

Afreximbank has selected eight African startups for the first cohort of its Accelerator Program, offering up to $250,000 in equity investment.

How tithes and offerings became an ₦8 trillion use case on Moniepoint

The data shows that religious giving is increasingly processed through fintech infrastructure, and Moniepoint has effectively become a conduit for one of Nigeria’s largest, least-examined financial flows.

How African founders can frame their stories for scale

Beyond just having a solid and quality product, you should also be thinking of the best possible ways to strategically frame your offering in a way that brings you the most value.

Compliance tax killing fintech innovation, says CBN report

According to the document, the weight of these requirements delay the deployment of new financial products.

How Detty December surged Nigeria’s fintech usage to record highs

Several fin-techs reported significant surges in downtime and service interruptions, especially on weekends and public holidays