Onboard Global unaffected by Coinbase’s $400 million data breach
Onboard Global, a Nigerian crypto payments startup, has confirmed that its operations remain unaffected by the recent data breach at Coinbase, the […]
Lebara bets on voice bundles to win in Nigeria’s $20 billion telecom market
When Lebara Nigeria, a subsidiary of the London-based Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) Lebara, launches in Q3 2025, it will challenge the […]
Nigeria’s Central Bank holds interest rate at 27.50%
Nigeria’s central bank held its benchmark interest rate steady at 27.50%, maintaining its policy stance for a second straight meeting as policymakers […]
Nigerian startup, Allawee, wants to restore fintechs’ confidence in cards
Nigerian fintechs have had a mixed relationship with cards. In the past, some offered foreign-issued cards like Visa and Mastercard to acquire […]
Kenya’s Supreme Court warns against AI use after lawyers submit fake citations
A Kenyan Supreme Court judge has warned judges and lawyers about using artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT in court submissions following a […]
Meta could take millions of SMEs with it, if it exits Nigeria
In April 2025, a legal ruling by Nigeria’s Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal marked a pivotal moment in the intensifying standoff between […]
Twiga’s pivot to asset-light model begins with acquisition of Kenyan distributors
Twiga Foods, a Kenyan B2B e-commerce startup, is shifting its strategy and pivoting after years of pursuing direct operations, including managing farms, […]
USPF launches coalition to drive inclusive learning in hard-to-reach communities
The Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), an initiative of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), will launch the USPF Impact Alliance, a coalition […]
217+ startups, ₦11B fraud, and $3B valuations: Insights from the 2025 Nigeria Payments Report
This article was originally published on TechCabal Insights, and was written by Victoria Olaonipekun– Analyst, TechCabal Insights. Zone, a regulated blockchain-powered payment infrastructure […]
👨🏿🚀TechCabal Daily – MaxAB-Wasoko acquires Fatura
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A first-time fund manager is raising ₦100 billion to fund Africa’s data infrastructure gap
I first met Samuel Efosa-Austin, the chief technology officer of a Lagos-based health insurance startup, at a class for venture capital enthusiasts. […]
MaxAB-Wasoko makes first post-merger move with acquisition of Egypt’s Fatura
In its first post-merger move, MaxAB-Wasoko, the B2B e-commerce giant formed from the 2024 merger between Kenya’s Wasoko and Egypt’s MaxAB, has […]