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Paystack Acquires Ladder Microfinance Bank; Will Provide “Banking As A Service” In Nigeria
Paystack, the Stripe-owned fintech, has acquired Ladder Microfinance Bank, securing the regulatory license needed to offer lending, hold…
Amazon Leo, A Starlink Competitor, Secures Permit In Nigeria
Amazon’s Project Kuiper—rebranded as Amazon Leo—has secured a landing permit from Nigeria’s Communications Commission (NCC), setting up a…
Uganda Orders “Temporary Suspension” of Internet Ahead of Elections
The Uganda Communications Commission (CCU) has directed all telecommunications companies and internet service providers to shut down public…
New Data Positions Africa as the World’s Fastest-Growing Solar Market – Africa Solar Outlook 2026 Report
Africa is no longer a marginal player in the global energy transition. New data from the Africa Solar…
Outliers and SVC Announce 2026 Fellowship to Develop Saudi & MENA’s Next Generation of Leaders
Outliers Venture Capital has officially launched the 2026 edition of its flagship Fellowship Program, partnering with Saudi Venture…
Ghana’s Tech Ecosystem Raises an Estimated $90M in 2025
Update: We updated our headline after new information from Partech Ventures Ghanaian startups navigated a “quality over quantity”…
MTN Wins ₦1 Billion Copyright Battle in Lagos
A Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed a ₦1 billion copyright and breach-of-confidence suit against MTN Nigeria,…
Palantir Co-Founder Invests in Nigeria Based Drone Maker Terrahaptix
Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale and a heavy-hitting roster of VCs are backing Terrahaptix, an Abuja-based startup scaling drone…
Nigeria to Mandate Near-Instant Refunds for Failed Recharges
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) are finalizing a new regulatory framework…
Africa Fintech NALA Debuts Stablecoin-Backed USD Global Accounts
NALA, the African-led fintech focused on payments to emerging markets, is launching USD Global Accounts. The move aims…