A Country in West Africa, Often referred to also as the Giant of Africa. Currency is called Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Why copying competitors won’t help African startups build category-defining products
Arinze Onugha identifies feature parity as a major barrier to scaling products in Africa's startup ecosystem. His book, 'Designing for Scale,' explores why some products become category leaders while others fail to stand out.
Kenya Claims Africa’s VC Crown as Continent’s Startup Funding Surges Past $3 Billion
Kenya raised $984 million in 2025, marking a 52% increase from the previous year. Kenya has overtaken Nigeria as Africa's top destination for venture capital.
Branch confirms layoffs in Kenya and Nigeria despite profitable year
Branch International laid off employees in Kenya and Nigeria as part of a headcount reduction strategy. The layoffs were announced during a global all-hands meeting on April 17, 2026.
56 Startups From Nigeria, Ghana and Ethiopia Join SIA Startup Foundry 3.0
SIA Startup Foundry 3.0 launched its latest cohort with 56 early-stage startups. The bootcamp focuses on business model refinement, product development, and market validation.
Nigeria’s Terra Industries Takes Its Drone Manufacturing Ambitions to Ghana
Terra Industries is building a 34,000-square-foot drone manufacturing facility in Accra, Ghana, named Pax-2. The factory will serve as Terra's primary regional manufacturing base for drone and counter-drone systems.
