A Country in West Africa, Often referred to also as the Giant of Africa. Currency is called Nigerian Naira (NGN)
Nigeria made $276 million taxing digital payments. Crypto withdrawals are next
Nigeria's EMTL collections rose to ₦392.78 billion ($276.29 million) in the first 11 months of 2025, doubling from ₦189.52 billion ($133.31 million) in 2024. The government plans to extend the EMTL to crypto withdrawals, viewing it as a predictable revenue source.
How Africa’s startup funding shifted from growth to Infrastructure in 2025
Africa's startup ecosystem raised more capital in 2025 than in 2024, marking a significant rebound after two years of contraction. Only 3 of the 10 largest funding rounds in 2025 were pure venture rounds, with the rest relying on debt and project finance.
Partech Africa Report Shows Africa Tech Funding Rose to $4.1 Billion in 2025
African tech funding climbed to $4.1 billion in 2025, marking a 25% year-over-year increase. Debt financing hit a record $1.64 billion, accounting for 41% of all capital deployed on the continent.
Top Challenges in Africa’s Remittance Corridors And How Digital Solutions Solve Them
Remittances serve as a lifeline for families in Africa, helping cover essential expenses like education and healthcare. Many remittance corridors in Africa face high transaction fees, reaching 8-10%, making transfers expensive for users.
Nigeria posts lowest funding share among Africa’s big four as startups raise $3.8bn in 2025
Nigeria's funding share dropped to 8% in 2025, the lowest since 2019. South Africa, Kenya, and Egypt outperformed Nigeria in total funding share.
