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Nigeria’s Terra Industries gets $18 million in extended seed round

Terra Industries is scaling beyond Africa through fresh funding, manufacturing expansion, partnerships, and international growth while keeping its roots on the continent.

Why this fund is investing in African AI founders under 25

Oakvale Invest is betting on African AI founders under 25, backing young entrepreneurs with patient capital.

How Philip Okugbe learned to build software solutions for the world

How Philip Okugbe built Docmost into a global open-source success with 4M+ downloads by focusing on distribution, product fit, and enterprise growth.

Itana adds Mr Eazi’s Choplife to its digital free trade zone

Itana has signed Mr Eazi's Choplife, expanding its digital free trade zone beyond software startups into digital entertainment and intellectual property.

CBN opens applications for second regulatory sandbox cohort

The CBN has opened applications for the second cohort of its regulatory sandbox, with a focus on stablecoins, open banking, and fraud prevention.

Adegoke Olubusi steps down as Helium Health CEO after nearly a decade

Helium Health CEO and co-founder Adegoke Olubusi has stepped down after nearly 10 years, marking another leadership transition at the healthtech startup.

South Africa’s central bank begins phasing out PASA in payments system overhaul

SARB will phase out PASA as it reforms South Africa's payments system, saying everyday card payments and transfers will continue as usual.

Maiaddy Business launches to help Nigerian businesses manage their digital identity

Maiaddy launches Maiaddy Business, helping Nigerian businesses verify and manage their digital presence from one platform.

Clea wants to make cross-border payments seamless for Nigerian businesses

Since launching in 2025, Clea has processed nearly $30 million in cross-border transactions, using stablecoins to help businesses move money faster.

Yellow Card raises $40 million to expand stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure

Yellow Card secures $40M from SC Ventures, Sony, Polychain, and Blockchain Capital to expand stablecoin and cross-border payment infrastructure.

MultiChoice-backed fintech Moment raises $22 million Series A

The fintech now processes 600,000 transactions daily just three years after launching.

Nigeria issues tax rules for crypto and other virtual assets

Nigeria has issued new tax rules for crypto and virtual assets, clarifying how gains, salaries, staking rewards, exchanges, and VAT are taxed.