New Tax LawsStartups
Tradepal AI launches tax compliance platform for Nigeria’s new tax regime
Tradepal AI, a Nigerian financial technology startup, has officially launched to provide tax compliance solutions for individuals and businesses as...
Startups
Nigeria startups raise $343m in 2025 as Africa Big 4 dominate
Startups in Nigeria raised $343 million in 2025, marking a challenging year for the country despite stronger venture funding activity...
FinanceFintech
Paystack launches Paystack Microfinance Bank after Ladder MFB acquisition
Paystack Inc., the Nigerian fintech owned by Stripe, has formally entered Nigeria’s banking sector following the acquisition of Ladder Microfinance...
Startups
Interswitch Sponsors Maiden Kano Startup Weekend 2025
Interswitch has sponsored the maiden edition of the Kano Startup Weekend, which took place from December 13 to 14, 2025....
StartupsTech
Terra Industries Raises $11.75m to Scale African Defense Technology
Terra Industries, a Nigeria-based defense technology startup, has raised $11.75 million in a funding round led by Silicon Valley venture...
Startups
Lagos Ranked Among Africa’s Top Start-Up Cities
Multipolitan, the world’s first platform for borderless living, has released new findings from its The Startup Friendly Cities Index 2026,...
InnovationStartups
Zenith Bank Zecathon 5.0 awards N140m for startup innovation
Thousands of applications and a total prize pool of N140 million defined the 2025 edition of Zenith Bank’s Zecathon 5.0,...
Startups
LSETF opens applications for Lagos Innovates workspace voucher programme
The (LSETF), through its platform, has opened applications for the Workspace Voucher Programme, offering eligible startups access to discounted workspaces...
Startups
LSETF Idea Hub 12.0 announces three startup winners
Three innovative startups have emerged as winners at the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) Lagos Innovate Idea Hub 12.0...
Fintech
Flutterwave acquires Mono in $25m–$40m all-stock fintech deal
Africa’s largest fintech company, Flutterwave, has acquired Nigerian open banking startup Mono in an all-stock transaction valued between $25 million...
Startups
African Startups Raise Over $3bn in 2025 to End 2-Year Decline
African startups raised over $3bn in 2025, ending the year with a funding rebound after two consecutive years of decline,...
Fintech
PalmPay to charge ₦50 Stamp Duties on transfers of ₦10,000 and above
PalmPay has announced that starting from January 1, 2026, customers who send ₦10,000 or more to another beneficiary will be...
EditorialFintech
PayPal Coming Back as Nigerians Can Send, Receive and Withdraw Money
When news began circulating that PayPal was once again expanding its engagement with Nigeria, the reaction was not uniform excitement....
FintechOpportunities
PalmPay Launches N400m Festive Rewards With Cash Prizes, Free Trips
PalmPay, Nigeria’s leading digital banking platform, has announced the launch of a N400 million festive rewards campaign aimed at rewarding...
Startups
iHatch Cohort 4 Awards Over N52m in Seed Funding to Three Startups
The Idea Hatch (iHATCH) has produced three startups that emerged as winners out of 12 others at this year’s Cohort...
InnovationStartups
Abia enacts Startup Law 2025, unveils electric bus, youth tech plans
Governor Alex Otti has assented to the Startup Bill passed by the Abia State House of Assembly, officially enacting it...
Startups
Nigeria’s Top Startups Shine at iHatch National Demo Day
Nigeria’s raising stars took the spotlight as the top startups showcased their work at the iHatch National Demo Day, marking...
Digital EconomyGrantStartups
FG Launches NiYA Gigs, Awards Startup Grants for Empowerment
The federal government on Tuesday hosted the NiYA Startup Grant 2.0 award ceremony and officially launched NiYA Gigs, marking a...
GrantStartups
NiYA Startup Pitch 2.0 Emails Shortlisted Applicants for N100m Grant
The Federal Ministry of Youth Development (FMYD) is sending emails to NiYA 2.0 shortlisted candidates. The subject of the email...
ChallengeStartups
Apply for N1m DOWA x ConnectED Diaspora Startup Challenge 2025
The DOWA x ConnectED Diaspora Startup Challenge 2025 has opened applications for young innovators of Nigerian descent, both at home...
