Technology got cheaper. Building a business did not get easier

When building technology becomes cheap, the technology stops telling us very much about the business.

Terra Industries leads $1 million pre-seed round in cybersecurity startup Aeon

Terra Industries leads a $1M pre-seed round in Nigerian cybersecurity startup Aeon, which is building cyberdefence solutions for the Global South.

Uber has left Nigeria: 6 ride-hailing apps you can use instead

Uber has left Nigeria. Here are six ride-hailing apps you can use instead, but they differ on price, safety, and city coverage.

How fintech companies in Nigeria make money in 2026

How Nigerian fintech companies make money from payments, lending and services.

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.

Top 20 Nigerian Fintech Companies in 2026

The top fintech companies in Nigeria shaping digital banking and payments.

Busha launches licensed prediction market “Signal” in Nigeria

Busha launches Signal, a licensed prediction market for sports, crypto, and politics.

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.

Nigerian startups to watch out for in H2 2026, according to VCs

VCs from top Nigerian investment firms told Condia Nigerian startups to watch in H2 2026, excluding their portfolio companies.

FoodCourt’s shutdown is a reminder of how hard the food business really is

Demand alone isn’t enough in food tech. Here is why tech-enabled food businesses struggle in Nigeria.

The most effective growth channel for Nigerian startups is one you can’t track

In Nigeria’s economy, consumers rely more on trusted recommendations than ads. This article explores why word-of-mouth and trust networks have become the most powerful growth engine for startups.

What 8 corps members wish founders would build in 2026 

We asked 15 current and recently discharged corps members in 2026 what apps they wished existed during their service year. Seven mentioned tools that already exist. Here’s what the other eight said.