African tech just posted a record $1.44 billion half-year, but the real story is buried underneath it: fewer startups are getting funded, and the smartest founders have stopped waiting for cheques and started buying each other. Here is what the 2026 consolidation wave means for your business.
African tech startups raised $920 million in the first half of 2026 — a 46% jump over the same period last year. BCG's new report says the continent is entering its 'Second FinTech Wave,' and this time it's built on profitability, not just promise. Here's where the real action is.
Nigeria's central bank has unveiled a four-year roadmap to reshape how the country moves money — and if you run a business that touches payments, this affects your bottom line right now.
Nigeria's fintech boom just got a scorecard. Fresh Google Play Store data for June 2026 reveals which apps are winning the battle for the Nigerian wallet — and the top result will surprise you.
African startups raised $887 million in just the first four months of 2026 — and the continent is within touching distance of a $1 billion half-year. But behind the headline is a plot twist every founder needs to understand.
Nigeria now leads Africa with over 430 active fintech startups, a sector valuation exceeding $10.6 billion, and a payments infrastructure that processed over $1 trillion in transactions in 2024. The question isn't how big it is — it's where it goes next.
