Clowd9 Drives Fintech Growth from Lagos to London
Tech In Africa - Jul 24, 2025
Clowd9 announced a 90% reduction in card service infrastructure costs to empower African fintech startups. Vaghjiani emphasized the need for scalable, cloud-native payment solutions to bypass legacy systems.
What It’s Really Like Working at a Startup in Africa: Salaries, Equity & Reality
Tech In Africa - Jul 24, 2025
Developers in Johannesburg earn about $42,000 annually, while those in Lagos make $11,000. Remote work for international companies can significantly boost earnings, with Nigerian developers earning an average of $53,658.
Jollof rice becomes Nigeria’s new inflation barometer
Bendada.com - Jul 23, 2025
The national average cost of a pot of jollof rice in Nigeria surged to ₦27,528 as of June 2025. Bauchi recorded the highest cost at ₦41,050, a 587% increase from 2016 levels.
Africa’s Hottest Tech Hubs: Where to Launch Your Startup in 2025
Tech In Africa - Jul 17, 2025
Lagos, Nigeria, has 503 active fintech startups and a $9.8 billion ecosystem. Nairobi, Kenya, secured $638 million in funding in 2024, excelling in agritech and healthtech.
Starlink resumes direct shipments to Lagos, and what it means for Nigeria
Bendada.com - Jul 03, 2025
Starlink has resumed direct shipments of satellite internet kits to Lagos and other major cities in Nigeria. A new walk-in office has opened in Victoria Island, Lagos, allowing direct orders and activations.