Jesutofunmi Adedoyin

Condia Insider: The startup that knocked OpenAI off the top spot

Defence tech firm Anduril beats OpenAI to top CNBC’s 2025 Disruptor 50 list. See how AI-powered startups are dominating, raising record funding, and changing the face of innovation across industries.

Condia Insider: Moniepoint faces lawsuit

In this letter, we explore: Ex-Moniepoint executive drags fintech unicorn to court, SEC warns Nigerians against CBEX again, DHL drops $575M to level up healthcare logistics in Africa & the Middle East.

From ₦500 flyers to millions of views: The creator journey of Abayomi Semudara

"My first paid job was a flyer for ₦500. I was so nervous, I didn’t even spend the money immediately. Then I designed a logo for a classmate’s grill business, he paid me ₦3,500. That was in 2016, and it felt good at the time."

Condia Insider: 5x returns for this VC firm

In this letter, we explore: Silverbacks cashes out of OmniRetail, South Africa’s Telkom mobile grows by 10%, Salus Cloud raises $3.7M to expand Software delivery in Africa.

Condia Insider: What’s Apple revealing at WWDC 2025?

Apple’s WWDC 2025 begins today, with expected announcements on software updates, developer tools, and the latest developments in Apple’s AI strategy.

Nigeria’s Medsaf quietly shuts down after raising over $7 million to digitise drug supply

After raising $7M and working with 1,000+ hospitals, Nigerian health startup Medsaf has shut down due to FX shocks, investor pullouts and a failed acquisition attempt.

How AgoraVisa is making the American dream possible for African founders and talents

Africans receive less than 5% of the US EB-1 visas. Oluyomi Ojo's AgoraVisa wants to change that through quality advisory, legal and storytelling support.

Condia Insider: dLocal goes local

In this letter, we explore: dLocal to acquire AZA Finance in $150 million deal, Fincra bags Tanzanian licence as it expands East African presence, South Africa seizes Starlink kits.

Nigerian banks move USSD charges to airtime as telcos push back on unpaid debts

Nigerians would start paying for USSD transactions through their phone airtime, following a directive from the NCC.

Level Up: How Ajoke Akinlabi went from Microbiology to being a Tech CEO

Ajoke Akinlabi went from studying microbiology to running a tech company. She shares how curiosity, grit, and people skills shaped her path.

Condia Insider: Africa’s non-tech fastest growing companies

Africa’s fastest-growing companies in 2025 aren’t all startups and SaaS. Non-tech businesses. like hospitals, hotels, radio stations, and manufacturers, also made the list.

Level Up: How Ogechi Amagwu made the jump from strategy to leadership

“I had only been a strategist for eight months when I was offered a leadership role. I didn’t see it coming, but it reminded me that hard work doesn’t go unnoticed. That moment shifted everything for me.”