Nigerians are still mad at PayPal but their startups need dollars
PayPal partners with Nigerian fintech Paga to allow users to link wallets and withdraw funds in naira. Paga CEO Tayo Oviosu announces plans to enable businesses to accept PayPal directly on their platforms.
Why Airtel is looking to space to close Nigeria’s connectivity gap
Airtel Africa signed an agreement with SpaceX to introduce Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite connectivity across 14 markets. The service allows compatible smartphones to connect directly to satellites without needing additional hardware.
VEA Capital Partners Invests in StraTech to Revolutionize Africa’s Fintech Infrastructure
VEA Capital Partners announces a strategic investment in StraTech, a fintech infrastructure company in South Africa. StraTech aims to reshape enterprise financial systems across Africa by addressing critical challenges in various industries.
A four-step plan to fix Nigeria’s broken internet
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) in the U.S. has enrolled over 18.5 million households, preventing $33 billion in GDP loss by improving internet access for low-income families. Nigeria's broadband penetration is at 43.53%, significantly below the 70% target for 2025, with 61% of rural dwell
Complete Farmer’s €2.2M raise signals Africa’s shift toward full-stack agtech
Complete Farmer secured a €2.2 million investment from the EU through the AgriFI programme. The funding will help build six rural fulfilment centres across five northern regions of Ghana.
