Jesutofunmi Adedoyin

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

Despite being rich in talent, Africa gets less than 5% of EB-1 US visas. AgoraVisa is helping African founders and professionals access top US immigration pathways through legal expertise, strong storytelling, and tech-enabled 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.”

Condia Insider: Stripe’s stablecoin rollout skips Africa’s Big Four

Stripe launches stablecoin support in 100+ countries, but skips Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, and Egypt due to unclear crypto regulations.

From Russian studies to Tech HR: Olawande Omodaratan’s journey to people leadership

From studying Russian to leading people ops in fintech, Olawande Omodaratan shares how she found her footing in HR, what excites her about the work, and what she looks for when hiring tech talent.

Condia Insider: The ripple effects of Trump’s tariff play

Trump’s new tariffs could shake investor confidence, slow exports, and create uncertainty for African tech startups.

Level Up: What Bukayo Ewuoso learned by taking the long road to Leadership

Bukayo Ewuoso, Head of Business at Pisi, reflects on his journey to leadership, sharing the pivotal moments and decisions that shaped his career.

US tariffs could derail Africa’s telecom growth, MTN CEO warns

MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita has warned that new US tariffs on telecom equipment could increase infrastructure costs and slow network expansion across Africa.

Cleantech takes the lead as African startups raise $469.9 million in Q1 2025

African startup funding reached $469.9 million in Q1 2025. Cleantech overtook fintech as the most-funded sector, highlighting investor interest in sustainable innovation over traditional African fintech bets.