A Country in West Africa, Often referred to also as the Giant of Africa. Currency is called Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Nigeria Leads African Startup Funding With $635 Million Raised in Nine Months
Nigeria attracted $635 million in startup funding between January and September 2026, marking a 157% increase from 2025. Moove led the funding with $250 million, followed by Flutterwave with $100 million and Jumia with $50 million.
Trump’s H-1B crackdown: For African tech talent, the road to America is getting narrower
H-1B visa issuances plummeted 52% during the first five months of FY2026. Total non-immigrant visa issuances contracted by one million year-on-year.
R4.54B in a Week: Who Is Paying for Africa’s Fibre Build-Out?
The US International Development Finance Corporation pledged R2.48bn to WIOCC on 16 September 2026. The US Export-Import Bank approved a R1.59bn loan to Africell just days before the DFC's announcement.
Egypt Tops Africa’s H1 2026 Startup Funding, But Nigeria Reclaims the Equity Crown
Egypt became Africa's top funding destination in H1 2026 with $327 million, largely from Spiro's mega-round. Nigeria outpaced Egypt in equity funding with $214 million, marking its strongest showing since 2022.
M-KOPA reaches 10 million customers, six years after its first million
M-KOPA serves 10 million customers across Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa. The company onboards about 10,000 customers daily as it scales its lending business.
