TikTok users in northern Nigeria turn to VPNs as access disruption sparks legal challenge

TikTok users in northern Nigeria are turning to VPNs amid unexplained access disruptions, as a court case challenges the restrictions affecting four states.

Inside Flutterwave CEO Olugbenga Agboola’s startup portfolio

Olugbenga Agboola’s Resilience17 portfolio spans fintech and startups in healthcare, defence, aviation, media and more across Africa.

She joined Bumpa as a content marketer. Five years later, she’s helping build the product

Precious O’Dahunsi joined Bumpa as a content marketer. Five years later, she’s helping shape its products, bringing creativity and customer insight to product growth.

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.

How Oluwatobiloba Animashaun went from customer service intern to Flutterwave product manager

After watching an interview with Flutterwave's co-founder, Oluwatobiloba Animashaun joined the startup as an intern. Eight years later, she's leaving as a product manager.

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.

The operators: 15 people building a borderless Africa

Fifteen people building a borderless Africa from inside the machine.

Why this Ugandan fintech refuses to approve loans in minutes

$500 laid the foundations for Asaak. Ten years later, it has issued nearly $50 million in loans.

Is the African Monetary Union 2030 target achievable? Ugo Umeseaka, COO of Redtech, shed light on this

Redtech COO Ugo Umeseaka explains why Africa's 2030 monetary union target is unlikely and why cross-border payments matter more than a single currency.

Swoop wants Nigerians to trust them to deliver food 

Swoop says its mission in Nigeria is simple: earn customer trust. After raising $7.3 million and attracting over 20,000 users in six weeks, the food delivery startup is betting that operational efficiency, transparency, and lower prices can win over Nigerians who have been disappointed by food delivery services.

A double designer building a fashion tech to end the “what I ordered vs what I got” problem in Africa

Eazyfit founder Olamide Adeyi grew up in a family of fashion designers in Kwara State. Now, he is building a fashion-tech platform that connects customers with verified tailors and tackles Africa’s “what I ordered versus what I got” problem.