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‘We could deploy $80 million a year through angel investing’ — ABAN CEO on fixing early-stage capital

‘We could deploy $80 million a year through angel investing’ — ABAN CEO on fixing early-stage capital

Even as global VC funding in Africa slows down, ABAN's local networks keep deals moving. At the centre of all this is Fadilah Tchoumba, ABAN's CEO and the fund

Nigerian crypto startup Roqqu draws 30,000 users to its futures product

Nigerian crypto startup Roqqu draws 30,000 users to its futures product

The locally-built futures contract, which launched in beta in December 2025 and is now out of beta, continues Roqqu's push beyond its core buy, sell, and swap offering

Legend Internet is merging with Spectranet in a broadband consolidation play

Legend Internet is merging with Spectranet in a broadband consolidation play

Legend Internet Plc, the first Nigerian internet service provider listed on the Nigerian Exchange, plans to merge with Spectranet, Nigeria’s largest ISP by subscribers

CcHUB launches GATEWAY to train 340,000 Nigerians for global gig work

CcHUB launches GATEWAY to train 340,000 Nigerians for global gig work

CcHUB wants to train 340,000 Nigerians across 10 states in digital marketing, graphic design, UI/UX design, and video production and editing.

Happy Pay raises $5 million to scale ad-supported BNPL across South Africa

Happy Pay raises $5 million to scale ad-supported BNPL across South Africa

Partech led the round, with participation from Futuregrowth Asset Management, 4Di Capital, E4E Africa, Equitable Ventures, and Felix Strategic Investments.

The more Nigerians stream, the less their favourite artists earn from Spotify

The more Nigerians stream, the less their favourite artists earn from Spotify

Nigerian artists have earned over ₦143 billion ($105.62 million) from Spotify since 2023, with annual revenues rising over the period. But that growth is beginning

M-PESA Ethiopia expands into tax collection with Amhara region deal

M-PESA Ethiopia expands into tax collection with Amhara region deal

The agreement, announced on March 21, paves the way for the over 450,000 individuals and businesses across Amhara to pay taxes through M-PESA.

Next Wave: The end of the phone numbers in M-PESA as we know it

Next Wave: The end of the phone numbers in M-PESA as we know it

The M-PESA update won't stop all fraud; criminals are nothing if not adaptive. But it does raise the cost of entry for the average criminal.

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Back to the futures

👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – Back to the futures

In today's edition: M-PESA extends its number masking feature || NGX launches two new index futures || ICASA hikes telecom fees

Moniepoint acquires restaurant management platform Orda in full-stack merchant infrastructure bet

Moniepoint acquires restaurant management platform Orda in full-stack merchant infrastructure bet

The acquisition reflects Moniepoint’s growing ambition to evolve from a payments processor into a full-stack operating system for African businesses.