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Sidebrief, Diligence Africa and Impact Hub Launch ‘Signal’ a Quarterly Event Series Bridging Founders, Investors and Regulators in Africa’s Startup Ecosystem
Signal Q1 2026 is scheduled for March 27, 2026, at Impact Hub Lagos. The event will feature 20 speakers across five moderated panel discussions.
Luno Nigeria to offer derivates in ‘all-in-one’ investment strategy push
Luno Nigeria plans to offer perpetuals trading and may introduce futures products in 2026. The company aims to position itself as an all-in-one investment app for Nigerian users.
35 million Nigerians live with disabilities. This startup is building the web for them.
Toyosi Badejo-Okusanya was labeled stubborn as a child due to her hearing impairment, which was misunderstood by adults. In 2017, she moved to the UK where she experienced a more supportive system for disabilities, leading to the founding of Adaptive Atelier in 2023.
In Africa’s more selective funding cycle, the pressure doesn’t go away; it changes
Africa's tech ecosystem raised $3.42 billion across 502 deals in 2025, marking a 53% year-on-year increase in funding. There was an 8% decline in deal count from 546 in 2024, reflecting a shift in investor behavior towards greater scrutiny.
Before the VCs arrive, FirstFounders wants African AI startups built to last
FirstFounders was launched in 2020 to help founders turn ideas into scalable businesses. The firm identifies a lack of operational support and capital access as key challenges for African startups.
