Lagos becomes fastest-growing tech ecosystem
This recognition is based on Dealroom's recently published Global Tech Ecosystem Index 2025.
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Nigerian fintech Palmpay uses AI for increased fraud detection
The company says that the move will increase security and improve the fintech's ability to detect and combat fraudulent conduct in real time.
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Opay to launch a digital bank in Egypt
The fintech company announced its plans to apply for a licence.
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Last-mile logistics start-up Fez Delivery secures $1m seed funding
Thanks to latest funding round, Fez Delivery is repositioning as a full-fledged tech company focused on last-mile deliveries.
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Nigeria commits $618m for digital skills, job creation
I-DICE will support 451 tech start-ups, 226 creative enterprises and 75 enterprise support organisations, and the benefits to Nigeria’s economy are pegged at $6.4 billion.
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OPay partners Mastercard to ‘open up e-commerce to millions’ in Africa
Merchants and consumers from Algeria, Egypt, Ethiopia, Morocco, Nigeria, and South Africa have an alternative payment option.
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OPay an example for Africa’s aspiring unicorns
Company is valued at US$2bn having raised a further US$400m.
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Nigeria’s OPay shuts down e-commerce services to focus on Fintech
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown in the West African country.
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Opera launches OPay in Kenya
Company says web platform is part of its US$100m investment in Africa's digital economy.