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A viral tweet frames Moniepoint and OPay as rivals, but the best data shows they dominate different layers of Nigeria's POS and banking economy, with clear splits in agent count, market share, and product design.
Nigeria-founded mobility fintech Moove raised $250 million in Series C funding at a $2.1 billion valuation, becoming the continent's latest unicorn.
Nigeria’s tax authority has released guidelines taxing crypto sales, swaps, and staking rewards, enforcing a 1% withholding levy and mandatory Tax IDs.
Bridge Open Access has been incorporated to execute Project BRIDGE, transitioning the $2 billion broadband plan from design to nationwide deployment.
Nigerian startups raised just $4.9m in July 2026, down from $115.2m in June. The headline crash masks a quieter story about which companies are actually struggling.
Nigerian fintech OneDosh launched a Stripe-powered onramp letting eligible users fund USD wallets with a debit card and access its full ecosystem immediately.
South Africa's IEC launched a WhatsApp registration line, letting citizens register, check their status, and find voting stations for the 2026 local elections.
A new Central Bank of Nigeria survey shows 70.8% of firms say overlapping taxes remain their top problem, ranking above insecurity and high interest rates.
Lagos startup Sorveo has launched an AI platform that plugs into existing CCTV cameras, offering real-time facial and plate recognition without replacing hardware.
OPay has opened applications for an affiliate programme in Nigeria, letting creators, students, and entrepreneurs earn by driving new user signups and activity.
MTN Nigeria is giving eligible customers a free 25GB data bundle through its app, valid until 11:59 pm on 8 August 2026.
The World Bank's 2026 development report advises developing economies against competing on large AI models and data centres, urging a focus on local adaptation instead.
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