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Bloomberg’s Africa List Highlights Nigerian Startups Tackling Complex Structural Challenges
Nigerian startups are increasingly focusing on solving structural problems rather than just creating convenience-driven consumer applications. The list showcases startups in sectors like fintech infrastructure, logistics, healthcare, enterprise software, energy, and digital commerce.
Jessica Hope built Wimbart quietly, then let the work speak loudly
Jessica Hope founded Wimbart in 2016, aiming to reshape the narrative around African tech. Wimbart has successfully scaled its operations across multiple African markets, including Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa.
Bloomberg Seeks Africa’s Most Innovative Startups for 2026 ‘Africa Startups to Watch’ List
AI offers African startups the chance to leapfrog traditional industry constraints. Bloomberg is seeking innovative entrepreneurs for its Africa Startups to Watch list.
Nigeria Moves to Tax Cryptocurrency Transactions
Nigeria is amending regulations to tax cryptocurrency trading and digitized transactions. The SEC is drafting new rules to ensure transactions on regulated exchanges are taxed.
FARO Secures $6 Million to Drive Affordable Fashion and Tackle Textile Waste Across Africa
FARO raised $6 million to drive affordable fashion and combat textile waste. Funding led by JP Zammitt of Bloomberg with contributions from Presight Capital and Garage Ventures.
