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News•Mar 1, 2026
At Zikoko Citizen Townhall, Builders Urged to Engage, Not Avoid, Regulators
At the Zikoko Citizen Townhall in Lagos, tech leaders warned that regulatory uncertainty is hampering Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem. Panelists highlighted the psychological and financial toll of volatile policies, citing the 2021 cryptocurrency ban and fluctuating exchange rates as examples. They urged founders to treat engagement with regulators, especially the Central Bank of Nigeria, as a core business activity rather than an afterthought. The discussion underscored that proactive policy dialogue is essential for sustaining the country’s tech boom amid macro‑economic challenges.
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News•Feb 28, 2026
Day 1–1000 of Sharesell: How a Market Question Built a Credit Startup
Sharesell, founded in 2022 to streamline WhatsApp vendor supply chains, initially launched as a marketplace but struggled to gain traction. After two pivots, the founders discovered that informal Nigerian traders needed cash tied to inventory, prompting a shift to an...
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News•Feb 28, 2026
Zap Africa Cuts 44% of Workforce in AI-Driven Restructuring
Zap Africa, a Nigerian cryptocurrency startup founded in 2023, slashed 44% of its staff in February 2026, reducing headcount from 18 to 10 as part of an AI‑driven efficiency shift. The cuts targeted design, operations, marketing and support roles, while...
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News•Feb 28, 2026
Africa’s Industrial Future Requires a Different Kind of Capital
In 2024 over 70% of Africa’s equity venture funding went to fintech, leaving defense, industrial automation, climate, health and scientific platforms severely under‑capitalised. The prevailing venture model rewards fast‑scaling, asset‑light platforms and excludes capital‑intensive, long‑horizon projects that are essential for...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
An AU-Endorsed Reskilling Drive Is Expanding Into South Africa
The African Union‑backed Reskilling Revolution Africa has entered Phase Two in South Africa, partnering the Womandla Foundation with IBM SkillsBuild and the International Association of Volunteer Effort. The program targets women and young people, offering free AI, cybersecurity, green‑skill and entrepreneurship...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
This Startup Is Moving Nigeria’s Land Records to the Blockchain
Sytemap, formerly HouseAfrica, is building a blockchain‑based map directory that digitises private developers’ land records across Lagos and other Nigerian states. By geo‑referencing each plot with satellite imagery and recording allocations on an immutable ledger, the startup aims to eliminate...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
Luno Nigeria to Offer Derivates in ‘All-in-One’ Investment Strategy Push
Luno Nigeria announced plans to launch perpetuals trading and potentially futures contracts in 2026, extending its crypto offering into derivatives. The move is part of a broader strategy to become an all‑in‑one investment app, building on recent launches of staking,...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
CcHUB EdTech Fellowship Returns with $100,000 Equity-Free Funding
Co‑creation HUB (CcHUB) and the Mastercard Foundation have opened applications for the fourth cohort of the EdTech Fellowship in Nigeria. Twelve early‑stage startups will receive $100,000 in equity‑free funding and a 12‑month incubation program that includes mentorship, technical support, and...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
Nigeria’s Crypto Exchanges Must Now Report Trades, but Enforcement Remains Unclear
Nigeria’s tax authority has mandated that all crypto exchanges upload daily transaction logs to a new e‑reporting portal, a rule that took effect in January 2026. The requirement aims to broaden the tax base and fund the country’s expanding fiscal...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
The CBN Has a Plan to Make Regulation Work for Fintechs. Here Is What It Looks Like.
On Feb 2 2026 the Central Bank of Nigeria published its Fintech Policy Insight Report, outlining a new regulatory playbook aimed at turning oversight into a partnership engine for the sector. The blueprint introduces a quarterly Fintech Engagement Forum, a Single Regulatory...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
“I’ve Never Been on Leave”: Busha Co-Founder Moyo Sodipo on Seven Years Building a Crypto Company
Busha co‑founder and COO Moyo Sodipo reflects on seven years of building Nigeria’s leading crypto exchange, highlighting how the COVID‑19 pandemic accelerated user growth and cemented the firm’s vision beyond a trend. He describes the personal sacrifices involved, noting he...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
The Citizen-Led Platform Trying to Make Nigeria’s Vote Collation Transparent
Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission launched the IReV portal in 2020 to provide real‑time result viewing, but the 2023 presidential election saw delayed uploads and only 94.68% of polling‑unit results posted after two months. In response, citizen‑led platform E Don Kast was...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
Yango Taps Flutterwave for Cashless Taxi, Food Delivery Payments in Zambia
Yango has teamed up with Africa’s leading payments platform Flutterwave to offer card‑based, cashless payments for taxi rides and food delivery in Zambia. The integration routes transactions through Flutterwave’s infrastructure, reducing the platform’s reliance on cash and streamlining the checkout...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
We Tested M-PESA’s Latest Feature Shiriki Pay. Here’s How It Works.
Safaricom is piloting Shiriki Pay, a mini‑app inside the M‑PESA super app that lets a sponsor delegate up to two beneficiaries a monthly spending allowance drawn directly from the sponsor’s wallet. The feature caps usage, supports Buy Goods, Paybill, Pochi...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
Spiro Raises $50 Million to Scale Battery Swapping Network
Spiro, an African electric‑motorcycle operator, raised $50 million in debt financing from Afreximbank, Nithio and the Africa Go Green Fund to accelerate its battery‑swapping network across six countries. The deal follows a $100 million equity raise in October 2025, underscoring the capital‑intensive nature of...
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Deals•Feb 24, 2026
Spiro Secures $50M Debt Financing to Expand Battery‑Swapping Network Across Africa
African electric‑mobility firm Spiro announced it has secured $50 million in debt financing from Afreximbank, Nithio and Africa Go Green Fund to scale its battery‑swapping stations across Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Nigeria, Benin and Togo. The funding will support the rollout...
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Deals•Feb 17, 2026
Points Africa Raises $2M From VestedWorld to Build Africa’s First Shared Loyalty Network
Ghana‑based fintech Points Africa announced a $2 million seed round led by early‑stage VC firm VestedWorld. The funding will support rollout of its shared loyalty platform across Ghana and expansion into other African markets.
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Deals•Feb 10, 2026
Talk360 Secures $1.4M Secondary Investment Led by HAVAÍC
Talk360, the African‑focused international calling app, announced a $1.4 million secondary investment led by its lead investor HAVAÍC, with support from Universum Wealth. The capital will fund product development, including the launch of Shop360, a feature for sending airtime and data...
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