“We made zero revenue in our first three years”: Day 1-1,000 of Izesan!

For its first 1,000 days, edtech Izesan! made zero revenue and was rejected by every accelerator it applied to. One pivot and some years later, the platform claims profitability, serving businesses and governments.

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The tech tools and platforms shaping how Nigerians say “I Do” 

Tech’s influence on Nigerian weddings goes far beyond Zoom calls and digital mood boards. From how couples share their engagement stories on social media to online gift registries,  technology is involved in every aspect of the wedding experience.

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Access Bank finalises National Bank of Kenya acquisition 

Access Bank has acquired Kenya’s National Bank in a $100M deal, signaling its bold expansion into East Africa’s competitive banking market.

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Moniepoint gets approval to acquire 78% stake in Kenya’s Sumac after KopoKopo setback

The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has cleared Nigerian fintech Moniepoint to acquire a 78% stake in Sumac Microfinance Bank, paving the way for its entry into the country’s tightly regulated banking sector.

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What is Lagos’ fastest food delivery app? I tested Chowdeck, Glovo, and FoodCourt to find out

Lagos’s food delivery market is increasingly competitive, but Glovo, a Delivery Hero-owned delivery platform, Y Combinator-backed Chowdeck, and FoodCourt are leading the race. When deciding which apps to buy food from,  users often consider restaurant variety, fees (delivery, service, and surge), and, critically, delivery speed. But if you are like me, and you order only […]

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Kenya plans to relocate health data from the US after Trump’s USAID cuts

The shift would see a range of digital health systems, currently hosted on US-based infrastructure, moved to local servers. These platforms include Kenya Health Information System (KHIS2), Kenya Master Health Facility List (KMFL), Afya KE, KenyaEMR, Chanjo KE, Damu KE, and Kemsa I-LMIS, all developed and maintained with USAID support. They are central to how Kenya tracks diseases, manages patient treatment, produces vaccines, and keeps rural health clinics running.

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👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Access Bank completes NBK acquisition

In partnership with Lire en Français اقرأ هذا باللغة العربية Happy new month! ☀️️️ We know yesterday felt like we had entered the second half of the year, but we hate to break it to you, but June 1 isn’t the halfway mark of the year—July 1 is. So no, this isn’t your cue to […]

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Next Wave: The real cost of chasing higher returns in private debt

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Experts debate Bosun Tijani’s plan to create another blockchain policy 2 years after the previous one was approved

Nigeria had a blockchain policy approved in 2023, but Bosun Tijani is planning a new one. While some see it as a waste of time and resources, others believe there's an upside to it. Here's why we might need a new policy.

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MTN Nigeria’s CTO: Major network upgrades expected by Q4 2025

MTN Nigeria’s CTO, Yahaya Ibrahim, says users can expect significant network upgrades by Q4 2025 as the telco addresses infrastructure gaps, vandalism, and growing demand.

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AXIAN Telecom acquires minority stake in Jumia

AXIAN Telecom has acquired an 8% stake in Jumia as CEO Hassan Jaber says Jumia’s digital retail and fintech capabilities are key to driving economic inclusion in Africa.

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