What Tage’s TechCrunch exit tells us about the industry
Tage Kene-Okafor resigned from TechCrunch after a five-year tenure. Terra Industries announced an $11.75 million seed raise.
Condia’s top 10 stories of 2025
African startups to watch in 2025 were identified, showcasing a shift towards unit economics and renewed funding optimism. Nigerian fintechs are increasingly expanding into cross-border operations due to the naira's devaluation, indicating a strategic pivot in the industry.
Condia’s Joseph Olaoluwa wins NMMA Capital Market Reporter of the Year award
Joseph Olaoluwa named Capital Market Reporter of the Year at the 2025 Nigerian Media Merit Awards. His report interrogates Nigeria's push to attract tech startups to the NGX Tech Board.
Bolt data shows rising airport trips despite growing insecurity
Bolt recorded a 14.9% increase in airport trips in Lagos between November 20 and December 5. There was a 17.56% rise in airport trips in Abuja during the same period.
Why Wise chose South Africa as its first African market
Wise has received conditional regulatory approval from the South African Reserve Bank to operate in South Africa. The company will operate as a Category 2 Authorised Dealer in foreign exchange with a limit of $50,000 per user per year.
