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Nigeria has awarded ₦2.25 billion in equity-free grants to student startups, a move aimed at boosting early-stage innovation as venture funding declines and investor caution reshapes the ecosystem.
30% of Nigerians earn below ₦100,000; majority unsure income covers monthly costs — PiggyVest report
A new PiggyVest report shows 30% of Nigerians earn under ₦100,000 monthly, while rising inflation and weak purchasing power leave most unsure their income can cover basic living costs.
Nigeria’s co-working spaces promise reliable power, but rising tariffs and diesel costs are squeezing margins, forcing operators to rethink pricing and diversify revenue.
As criticism of POS agents grows, Nigeria risks overlooking their deeper value. Built for an informal economy, these networks could power access to finance, commerce, and essential services.
Sidebrief, the regulatory technology platform that helps businesses manage incorporation,…
244 grid collapses in 15 years. Fuel up 35% in two weeks. Across the country, remote workers are burning through petrol, money, and productivity just to keep working.
Across West Africa, women are increasingly coming online, adopting and using digital platforms but many digital products are still quietly losing them after the first few interactions.
HubSpot acquires Starter Story to strengthen its media-driven growth strategy, turning trusted founder content into a powerful demand engine.
African founders often say they need capital, but CcHUB argues startups need more: research, partnerships, and market access. Its ecosystem-first model aims to make innovation scale in Africa.
As Africa’s digital economy grows, fraud is scaling with it. A new report shows AI now drives most biometric fraud, while attacks increasingly target logins and account actions rather than onboarding.
Africa’s angel investors are entering 2026 more cautious and more deliberate, focusing on founder character, deeper sector expertise, and pathways to real liquidity.
6 corporate innovation programs that ship real products, scale new ventures, and turn ideas into measurable growth—not just slide decks.
As funding slows and fintech dominates, Microtraction is rethinking founder quality, sector focus, and what it takes to build resilient African startups in a tougher market.
In this edition of Techpoint Diaspora, Seyi Fabode, a Nigerian founder in the diaspora, shares his journey from the streets of Lagos to founding cleantech startups in the UK and US.
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.
Born from a failed charity effort, Africa Impact Initiative backs market-creating businesses across Africa. Its patient model prioritises sustainability, offering capital, diaspora networks, and long-term support.
Terra Industries’ seed round reignited claims that African VCs lack ambition, but a closer look suggests the story is less about fear and more about structural constraints.
Tata is expanding into Africa as India pushes defence exports, opening a Morocco factory and pursuing military hardware deals with regional governments.
From logistics and fintech to AI and climate tech, these African startups are tackling real problems and shaping the continent’s next wave of innovation.
Most startup exits look great in headlines, but the reality is more complex. Cash vs stock, preferences, earnouts, and strategic fit determine who really benefits.
