Welcome to Startup City: A New Column for the Builders, Dreamers, and Innovators.
Innovation is no longer defined by geography. Across emerging markets, new startup ecosystems are rising, from coworking spaces and angel communities to founders...
Enko Capital Raises $100 Million to Unlock Growth for Africa’s Mid-Sized Lenders.
In a major boost to Africa’s financial ecosystem, Enko Capital, a leading Africa-focused hedge fund, has raised $100 million to support mid-sized lenders...
ULE Homes Wins $10,000 at Moonshot by TechCabal, A Testament to Innovation and the NUTM Spirit.
The journey from an idea to a winning startup is never easy, but ULE Homes has proven that determination and innovation truly pay...
LemFi Launches ‘Send Now, Pay Later’ Empowering Immigrants with Credit-Backed Remittances.
LemFi, the London-based fintech known for its cross-border payment solutions, has unveiled a new feature called ‘Send Now, Pay Later’ (SNPL), a groundbreaking...
Moniepoint Clarifies UK Financial Reports, Calls $2.7M “Loss” a Strategic Investment in Expansion.
Following reports suggesting that Moniepoint GB, the UK subsidiary of Nigerian fintech unicorn Moniepoint Inc., had incurred losses amounting to $2.7 million, the...
SendOva Launches in the UK, Redefining Remittances with Purpose and Precision.
For millions of Nigerians in the diaspora, sending money home remains a deeply emotional act, one driven by love, duty, and connection. But...
AfriGO Hits ₦70 Billion in Transactions, Nigeria’s Domestic Card Gains Momentum.
Nigeria’s homegrown debit card, AfriGO, is proving that local innovation can compete on a global scale. In just 2025 alone, the card has...
Lendsqr Makes Credit Bureau Reporting Free for Digital Lenders.
One of the biggest headaches for digital lenders in Nigeria has always been credit bureau reporting. It’s a process that is not only...
