A Country in West Africa, Often referred to also as the Giant of Africa. Currency is called Nigerian Naira (NGN)
The Hidden Infrastructure Behind Every Successful Startup – Building Bytes
Daniel Merki discusses the infrastructure behind successful startups. The episode emphasizes the importance of legal structures and accounting systems.
MTN targets Nigeria’s lending market as it seeks fintech licences
MTN is seeking regulatory approvals to expand its fintech arm into lending across Africa, focusing on Nigeria. The company aims to capture a larger share of Africa's underserved credit market, where 80% of Nigerian MSMEs lack formal credit access.
Why copying competitors won’t help African startups build category-defining products
Arinze Onugha identifies feature parity as a major barrier to scaling products in Africa's startup ecosystem. His book, 'Designing for Scale,' explores why some products become category leaders while others fail to stand out.
Kenya Claims Africa’s VC Crown as Continent’s Startup Funding Surges Past $3 Billion
Kenya raised $984 million in 2025, marking a 52% increase from the previous year. Kenya has overtaken Nigeria as Africa's top destination for venture capital.
Branch confirms layoffs in Kenya and Nigeria despite profitable year
Branch International laid off employees in Kenya and Nigeria as part of a headcount reduction strategy. The layoffs were announced during a global all-hands meeting on April 17, 2026.
