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Nigerian AI startup Decide is now ranked fourth globally as one of the most accurate AI agents for spreadsheet tasks.
Google has opened applications for the 10th cohort of its Google for Startups Accelerator Africa, a 12-week AI-focused program supporting Series A startups building Africa-centric solutions.
MTN is exploring acquisitions in payments, lending, and remittances as it deepens its fintech ambitions, with CEO Ralph Mupita stressing platform growth over dealmaking for its own sake.
Nigerian fintechs are using AI mainly for fraud detection, customer service automation, and credit scoring, according to the CBN. It also identified some key constraints to scaling AI systems.
A new CBN report shows Nigerian fintechs split on regulation, viewing it as neither overly supportive nor restrictive, while highlighting approval delays, compliance costs, and calls for deeper regulator-industry engagement.
Google has partnered with universities in Africa to launch a large dataset of African languages, to ensure representation of the continent’s languages in AI systems.
Uber has officially exited Tanzania as of Jan 30, 2026, following a standoff with regulators. The move ends services in Dar es Salaam, Arusha, and Zanzibar.
The 2026 African Creator Economy report shows that Africa’s creator economy is worth $3B and is projected to reach $17.8B by 2030, yet 6 in 10 creators earn under $100 a month.
Moniepoint says it processed 8 in 10 in-person payments in Nigeria, ₦412 trillion and more than 14 billion transactions in 2025.
Moniepoint says it disbursed over ₦1 trillion in loans to 70,000 businesses in 2025. Provision stores received the most credit.
Paystack co-founder Ezra Olubi is demanding ₦140 million from journalist David Hundeyin over alleged defamatory posts.
Paga and PayPal have launched live account linking in Nigeria, allowing users to receive international payments via PayPal and withdraw funds locally in naira through Paga,
In just the first two weeks of January 2026, Google Search data reveals that Nigerians are actively searching for ways to improve themselves and build new ventures.
Trove Finance has acquired UCML Securities, rebranded as Innova Securities, to bring brokerage services in-house, strengthen compliance, and improve trade execution for its growing user base.
MTN received over 1.6 million customer complaints via calls, emails, social media, and walk-in centres
Andela has acquired Woven, a technical assessment company, to deepen its AI-focused hiring capabilities as global demand rises for engineers who can build and deploy AI systems at scale.
Worldcoin has deleted all biometric data collected from Kenyans after a High Court ruled the project’s data practices unlawful.
Nigeria recorded its lowest funding share among Africa’s four largest startup markets in 2025, taking just eight percent of the continent’s $3.8 billion in disclosed funding.
Egypt has scrapped the duty-free phone allowance for travelers, citing booming local manufacturing. The move, effective Wednesday, has sparked criticism from lawmakers concerned about its impact on expatriates.
Tata is expanding into Africa as India pushes defence exports, opening a Morocco factory and pursuing military hardware deals with regional governments.
