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Nigeria’s tech ecosystem is experiencing a remarkable transformation, with homegrown innovators creating practical solutions that address everyday challenges faced by millions of Nigerians. These…
Nigeria’s fintech Raenest has launched in India and the Philippines to solve a simple pain point for remote workers and freelancers. Getting paid from abroad…
Google opened applications for the 10th cohort of its Startups Accelerator Africa program on February 4, 2026. This milestone edition focuses on AI-first startups…
WhatsApp has introduced “Strict Account Settings”, an optional security feature that combines multiple privacy controls under a single toggle. The feature, which began rolling…
Yakeey’s $15 million Series A puts fresh money behind a simple idea, which is fixing real estate deals by putting listings, prices, agents, and…
The Central Bank of Nigeria has upgraded operating licences for OPay, Moniepoint, Kuda, and other fintech platforms to national status, requiring N5 billion in…
After 22 years of restrictions, PayPal finally allows users to receive payments through a partnership with Paga. Nigerian freelancers, merchants, and gig workers can…
Technology reshapes what Africans can do, how businesses operate, and how regions connect. With $3 billion in startup funding in 2025 and 375 million…
Ghana has deployed the AeriusPro, locally manufactured surveillance drones, to monitor security threats in its northern regions. The military-operated system provides real-time intelligence on…
After two years of decline, African startups staged a dramatic comeback in 2025, raising $3.2 billion, a 40% surge from 2024’s $2.2 billion. For…
We have all done it. You feel a strange symptom or get a confusing prescription, and you immediately type it into ChatGPT. You know…
Elon Musk announces Neuralink brain implants will enter high-volume production in 2026 with almost entirely automated surgical procedures. The company plans to scale from…
Techsoma Africa reports on startups, fintech, AI, digital policy, and the builders shaping Africas innovation economy.
