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Vibe coding is exploding. This Nigerian startup wants to make it safe
TechCabal - Jan 15, 2026
Vibe coding has become one of the fastest ways to build software, slashing costs and accelerating development. Cencori, a Nigerian AI startup, aims to address the security and reliability issues associated with vibe coding.

LemFi Secures $53M to Expand Fintech Services Beyond Africa
Tech In Africa - Dec 24, 2025
LemFi raised $53 million in Series B funding led by Highland Europe. The company processes $1 billion in monthly transactions, with a 30% growth rate in Asia.

10 Top African Startup Accelerators: Funding & Support in 2025
Techpoint Africa - Dec 22, 2025
Paystack, a Nigerian fintech, joined Y Combinator in 2016 and was acquired by Stripe in 2020 for over $200 million. Startup accelerators provide early validation for ideas, which can attract media attention and investor interest.

Why this Franco-Beninese founder built his fintech in Nigeria, and not in France or the Benin Republic
Techpoint Africa - Dec 22, 2025
Achille Arouko's early curiosity about technology began in a cybercafé at the age of eight. He discovered programming during a break between high school and university, which sparked his passion for technology.

Paystack confirms the termination of cofounder Ezra Olubi’s employment
Bendada.com - Nov 24, 2025
Paystack confirmed the termination of co-founder Ezra Olubi effective November 22, 2025. The termination was based on significant negative reputational damage from Olubi's public tweets.
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