Moniepoint Inc., Africa’s prominent fintech platform, has secured an additional $90 million in its Series C funding round, pushing the company’s valuation above $1 billion and cementing its status as ...

Nigeria’s online gambling scene has ballooned into a multi‑million‑dollar industry in just a few years. Remote gaming, dominated by sports betting, pulled in an estimated $400 million in 2023 and ...

Smartphone shipments into Africa hit 84.4 million for the entire 2025, representing 13% year-on-year growth and outperforming global market trends. The performance represents Africa’s strongest ...

The first half of 2026 brought one of the busiest regulatory periods Nigeria’s financial sector has seen in recent years. From device binding and data localisation to stricter anti-money laundering ...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a new system that will allow voters who have lost, damaged, or defaced their Permanent Voter Cards to download replacement copies.

Raenest, the Nigerian fintech platform that enables freelancers and businesses to receive international payments, is facing public backlash after several users complained about deactivated accounts, ...

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A Kenyan high court has ruled that government authorities lack the power to shut down websites without a court order authorising such action. This comes after the court nullified a major part of the ...

The Federal Government of Nigeria has further intensified efforts to promote domestic production of smartphones and MiFi devices through the consideration of tax holidays and collaboration with ...

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Nigeria’s growing urban communities are creating a new demand for smarter ways to manage everyday services, and technology platforms are stepping in to bridge the gap between residents, property ...

Hawala Technology, a fintech startup serving the MENA region, has raised $3 million in a funding round led by Pharsalus Capital, with participation from Alumni Ventures. The fund will be specifically ...