Kenyan and Nigerian SMEs, startups hit as US pulls $51 million in funding
The US Africa Development Foundation (USADF), which has supported over 1,000 businesses across 22 African countries, has slashed $51 million in funding […]
MTN Group’s streaming gamble could come at a high cost
MTN Group, Africa’s largest telecom operator, is making a bold bet: that it can turn around its declining financial fortunes by entering […]
Six Nigerian banks spent ₦269 billion on technology upgrades in 2024
Six major Nigerian banks spent ₦268.7 billion ($171.5 million) on IT infrastructure and tech-related services in 2024, owing largely to core banking […]
👨🏿🚀TechCabal Daily – No dirty business
In partnership with Lire en Français اقرأ هذا باللغة العربية Howdy? If you step into a Nigerian international airport, you’re likely to […]
After 16 years, Paga is building a financial ecosystem of three businesses
As we head to his office on a hot Friday morning in Lagos, Tayo Oviosu, the CEO of Paga, likens himself to […]
How to convince local HNWIs to invest in African startups, according to Marge Ntambi
African investors often champion the need for more local capital on the continent. Their argument is straightforward: local investors have on-the-ground knowledge […]
Kenya proposes first crypto bill to regulate ICOs, stablecoins, exchanges
Kenya has proposed its first regulatory framework to regulate cryptocurrencies and other digital asset services, marking a major policy shift in one […]
Why free WiFi at Nigerian airports doesn’t work
By all modern standards, free public WiFi should be an essential amenity at any international and domestic airport. In today’s hyperconnected world, […]
New Fund Sabou Capital to invest up to $500k in 25 African SMEs
Surrayah Ahmed, co-founder of Aduna Capital, one of Nigeria’s most active angel networks, has launched a new SME fund, Sabou Capital, to […]
Kenya’s Central Bank sets 18-month deadline for banks to disclose climate risks
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has given all commercial banks 18 months to start disclosing the environmental impact of the businesses […]
Next Wave: What’s holding back African securities exchanges?
Cet article est aussi disponible en français First published O6 April, 2025 Image: NGX When Flutterwave, Africa’s fintech darling, first hinted at […]
👨🏿🚀TechCabal Daily – Kuiper chases Starlink
In partnership with Lire en Français اقرأ هذا باللغة العربية Good morning! In 2019, Jeff Bezos’ Amazon launched Project Kuiper to use […]