Tech 11 - Life in Lagos

7 African Startups Revolutionizing Fintech, Freight, and Forex Trading
Startups On Our Radar highlights innovative African startups addressing local challenges. In our last issue, we showcased five transformative ventures revolutionizing finance, transportation, music, and...

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Startups On Our Radar highlights innovative African startups addressing local challenges. In our last issue, we showcased five transformative ventures revolutionizing finance, transportation, music, and logistics. Look out for our next update on September 26, 2025. This edition spotlights seven promising African startups in fintech and logistics/mobility sectors that deserve your attention. Let’s explore them:...

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Paystack, Trendybeatz, and Google Dominate as Nigeria’s Most Visited Websites in August 2025!
In August 2025, Paystack, a leading fintech firm, topped the list as the most frequented banking website by Nigerian users, attracting 2.39 million visits. This...

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In August 2025, Paystack, a leading fintech firm, topped the list as the most frequented banking website by Nigerian users, attracting 2.39 million visits. This insight comes from Semrush, a platform specializing in online visibility analytics. The monthly statistics encompass visits from both mobile and desktop devices. Paystack experienced a 21.59% increase in visits month-over-month...

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South Africa’s New E-Hailing Rules Spark Outcry: Drivers Call Them Outdated and Confusing
After years of postponements, South Africa has officially integrated e-hailing services into its legal transport system. On September 12, President Cyril Ramaphosa enacted the National...

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After years of postponements, South Africa has officially integrated e-hailing services into its legal transport system. On September 12, President Cyril Ramaphosa enacted the National Land Transport Amendment Act (NLTA), formally acknowledging ride-hailing platforms such as Uber and Bolt as legitimate components of the public transportation network. This legislation seeks to regulate a sector that...

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How Gideon Adeyemi and Yana Finance Are Transforming Nigeria’s Credit Landscape with Agentic AI
Credit stands as a crucial driver for economic advancement in any country. However, in Nigeria and much of Africa, obtaining credit remains a significant hurdle...

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Credit stands as a crucial driver for economic advancement in any country. However, in Nigeria and much of Africa, obtaining credit remains a significant hurdle fraught with numerous obstacles. Financial institutions grapple with elevated default rates, fraudulent activities, and disjointed repayment mechanisms, while borrowers face prolonged application procedures, unclear credit evaluation methods, and inflexible repayment...

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Street Wallet Accelerates South Africa’s Fintech Boom with Strategic Digitip Acquisition
Street Wallet, a prominent South African fintech specializing in mobile payment solutions for informal traders and service providers, has successfully acquired Digitip, a local startup...

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Street Wallet, a prominent South African fintech specializing in mobile payment solutions for informal traders and service providers, has successfully acquired Digitip, a local startup that facilitates digital tipping for

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Limitless Club: How a Peer-Powered Movement is Revolutionizing the Future of Young Nigerians
Two years ago, a young professional stepped into Limitless Club, entering a vibrant, peer-driven movement reshaping the future of Nigeria’s youth. Armed with little more...

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Two years ago, a young professional stepped into Limitless Club, entering a vibrant, peer-driven movement reshaping the future of Nigeria’s youth. Armed with little more than a vision and a quiet aspiration to create something meaningful, he had long harbored entrepreneurial dreams but lacked the confidence to pursue them fully. At Limitless, he was invited...

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UBA Slashes Fraud Losses by Nearly 50%, Soars to ₦335bn Profit Milestone
United Bank for Africa (UBA), boasting a market valuation of ₦1.93 trillion ($1.29 billion) and operations spanning 20 African nations, successfully reduced its fraud-related losses...

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United Bank for Africa (UBA), boasting a market valuation of ₦1.93 trillion ($1.29 billion) and operations spanning 20 African nations, successfully reduced its fraud-related losses by 45.35% to ₦288 million ($192,130) during the first half of 2025. This improvement came alongside a 6.06% rise in profit after tax, which reached ₦335.53 billion ($223.84 million), as...

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Snapchat’s Game-Changing Upgrades: How New Features Are Revolutionizing User Engagement and Market Strategy
Snapchat, the renowned American multimedia social networking and instant messaging platform, is embarking on a significant overhaul of its fundamental features and strategic direction in...

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Snapchat, the renowned American multimedia social networking and instant messaging platform, is embarking on a significant overhaul of its fundamental features and strategic direction in 2025. Since early September, updates from Snapchat’s official newsroom have revealed a shift from its traditional focus on ephemeral content toward fostering enduring connections and pursuing long-term growth objectives. This...

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Nigeria’s Crypto Boom Shows No Signs of Slowing, Says Emmanuel Onuoha of Web3 Nigeria
When Nigeria dropped from second to sixth place in the 2025 Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index, many critics were quick to declare that the nation’s...

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When Nigeria dropped from second to sixth place in the 2025 Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index, many critics were quick to declare that the nation’s prominence in the crypto space was overstated and unsustainable. Given the country’s struggles with soaring inflation nearing 30%, widespread poverty, a depreciating naira, and inconsistent internet connectivity, skeptics questioned how...

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Unlocking Potential: How Japan Aims to Boost Africa’s Share of Global AI Talent Beyond 1%
Every Thursday, Delve Into AI offers in-depth perspectives on Africa’s evolving AI landscape. This series explores the interplay between AI and the continent’s culture, policies,...

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Every Thursday, Delve Into AI offers in-depth perspectives on Africa’s evolving AI landscape. This series explores the interplay between AI and the continent’s culture, policies, and business environments. Stay informed about the innovators, initiatives, and critical questions shaping Africa’s AI future. Share your feedback on this column via this form. Forecasts indicate Africa’s AI sector...

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