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If PoS agents were robots, fuel prices would have killed them

Gen Z are the most financially vulnerable generation in Nigeria, Piggyvest reports

A PiggyVest report shows 40% of Nigerian Gen Z have no income and 69% lack emergency savings, highlighting deep financial vulnerability.

Meet Kelechi Oliver Azorji, the Nigerian AWS Community Builder building for global cloud security

Most engineers specialise because the market rewards it. Azorji built across the stack because Nigeria's startup economy gave him no other choice, and that turned out to be the advantage.

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Flutterwave CEO joins Tony Elumelu and Jim Ovia in London to position Nigeria as Britain’s primary investment gateway

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Over 7,000 Tech Leaders Expected at Africa Technology Expo 2026 in Lagos

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Tired of losing USDC to the wrong network? Here’s your solution

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iDICE Startup Bridge to support Nigerian entrepreneurs with training, grants and $100,000 investment

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By Justina

Africa’s startups have raised over $700 million in Q1 2026. Here’s what the numbers say.

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African startups raised $705 million across 59 deals in Q1 2026, with debt financing accounting for the majority of capital. Fintech led in deal volume, while Egypt attracted the most funding, followed by South Africa and Kenya.

Fintech

The latest news and analysis on Africa's fintech startups, including consumer finance, cryptocurrency, digital banks and payments.

By Damilola

The super app graveyard: ‘Everything apps’ just don’t work in Africa

Even with its massive scale and a $300 million Fintech 2.0 upgrade, M-Pesa remains a reminder that absolute reliability is a myth in African fintech.

By Benjamin Dada

Wise receives conditional approval for Nigerian remittance (IMTO) licence

We explore what this means for Wise's African expansion, and if it can compete with local players like LemFi and Moniepoint.

By Justina

Mastercard to acquire BVNK for $1.8B to expand stablecoin payments

Mastercard is acquiring stablecoin infrastructure firm BVNK for up to $1.8 billion, aiming to connect blockchain-based payments with traditional financial systems.

Startup Life

By Damilola

Bimpe: The Yoruba-named AI transforming UK logistics

February 28, 2026

Sam’s Bimpe is an AI assistant who answers customers, checks inventory, and processes payments while the owner sleeps.

Mobility

The latest news, analysis and developments covering Africa mobility startups, including logistics, transport and travel.

By Justina

Afreximbank and others lend $50 million to Spiro

Spiro secures $50 million from Afreximbank and others to expand its electric motorcycle and battery-swapping network across Africa.

By Joseph Olaoluwa

Ex-CIG Motors Director, Jubril Arogundade, engages legal counsel to fight fraud allegations

Arogundade characterised CIG Motor's allegations as a "calculated attempt to rewrite the narrative and deflect attention."

By Justina

Lagride secures $100 Million UBA facility to expand driver asset ownership

Lagride has secured a $100m financing facility from UBA to expand its Drive To Own programme, enabling Lagos drivers to become asset owners.

Venture Capital

By Justina

10 African VC firms you should know in 2026

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Discover 10 leading African VC firms in 2026, their focus areas, funds, ticket sizes, and portfolio companies shaping startup funding across Africa.

Consumer Tech

Looking to buy your next phone, laptop, headphones, or other tech gear? Or maybe you just want to know all of the details about the latest products from Apple, Samsung, Google, and many others. We've got you covered.

By Victory Emmanuel

Featured

If PoS agents were robots, fuel prices would have killed them

Gen Z are the most financially vulnerable generation in Nigeria, Piggyvest reports

Meet Kelechi Oliver Azorji, the Nigerian AWS Community Builder building for global cloud security

Partners

Flutterwave CEO joins Tony Elumelu and Jim Ovia in London to position Nigeria as Britain’s primary investment gateway

Over 7,000 Tech Leaders Expected at Africa Technology Expo 2026 in Lagos

Tired of losing USDC to the wrong network? Here’s your solution

iDICE Startup Bridge to support Nigerian entrepreneurs with training, grants and $100,000 investment

Latest Stories

Africa’s startups have raised over $700 million in Q1 2026. Here’s what the numbers say.

Fintech

The super app graveyard: ‘Everything apps’ just don’t work in Africa

Wise receives conditional approval for Nigerian remittance (IMTO) licence

Mastercard to acquire BVNK for $1.8B to expand stablecoin payments

Startup Life

Bimpe: The Yoruba-named AI transforming UK logistics

Mobility

Afreximbank and others lend $50 million to Spiro

Ex-CIG Motors Director, Jubril Arogundade, engages legal counsel to fight fraud allegations

Lagride secures $100 Million UBA facility to expand driver asset ownership

Venture Capital

10 African VC firms you should know in 2026

Consumer Tech

Apple turns 50 next week. Eddy Cue thinks the next 50 could break it

5 solid MacBooks to buy instead of the ₦800k+ Neo MacBook

Samsung finally killed your ₦3,000 screen guard tax. And not much else from the S26 Ultra flagship

Featured

If PoS agents were robots, fuel prices would have killed them

Gen Z are the most financially vulnerable generation in Nigeria, Piggyvest reports

Meet Kelechi Oliver Azorji, the Nigerian AWS Community Builder building for global cloud security

Partners

Flutterwave CEO joins Tony Elumelu and Jim Ovia in London to position Nigeria as Britain’s primary investment gateway

Over 7,000 Tech Leaders Expected at Africa Technology Expo 2026 in Lagos

Tired of losing USDC to the wrong network? Here’s your solution

iDICE Startup Bridge to support Nigerian entrepreneurs with training, grants and $100,000 investment

Latest Stories

Africa’s startups have raised over $700 million in Q1 2026. Here’s what the numbers say.

Jury finds Youtube and Meta guilty of designing products that cause addiction

GoSwap raises first funding round to expand battery-swap network for electric scooters in Morocco

If PoS agents were robots, fuel prices would have killed them

Only one African app makes Google Play’s first-ever apps accelerator shortlist

Fintech

The super app graveyard: ‘Everything apps’ just don’t work in Africa

Wise receives conditional approval for Nigerian remittance (IMTO) licence

Mastercard to acquire BVNK for $1.8B to expand stablecoin payments

Startup Life

Bimpe: The Yoruba-named AI transforming UK logistics

Venture capital is cocaine for startups. An investor disagrees

7 career lessons from Emmanuel Faith on building in Tech

How to build a powerful value proposition as a startup

Dear remote worker, go and take your bath

Mobility

Afreximbank and others lend $50 million to Spiro

Ex-CIG Motors Director, Jubril Arogundade, engages legal counsel to fight fraud allegations

Lagride secures $100 Million UBA facility to expand driver asset ownership

Venture Capital

10 African VC firms you should know in 2026

How investors are structuring risk in Africa’s next funding cycle

Investor relations as brand communications: beyond pitch decks

FirstFounders and Terra Industries: The $11.75M Venture Studio success story

Yango Ventures backs Gigmile to expand delivery financing across Africa

Consumer Tech

Apple turns 50 next week. Eddy Cue thinks the next 50 could break it

5 solid MacBooks to buy instead of the ₦800k+ Neo MacBook

Samsung finally killed your ₦3,000 screen guard tax. And not much else from the S26 Ultra flagship

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