From SIM Cards to Super Platforms: Why Telcos are Becoming the Most Powerful Tech Companies in Africa
While startups chase funding, telecom giants are building the infrastructure, platforms and financial services boosting Africa’s digital economy
While startups chase funding, telecom giants are building the infrastructure, platforms and financial services boosting Africa’s digital economy
The agreement will allow the mobile operator to link base stations to its core network without laying fibre in difficult ...
Nigeria’s journey toward universal broadband access is currently a tale of two technologies: the overwhelming dominance of 4G LTE and ...
In a country where smartphone users are increasingly upgrading to 5G-enabled devices, a surprising digital paradox has emerged; half of ...
Nigeria’s digital appetite is growing at an unprecedented rate, with monthly mobile data usage more than doubling in less than ...
Airtel Explains How Starlink Will Bring Mobile Signal to Nigeria’s Dead Zones
MTN Nigeria has emerged as the fastest mobile network in West and Central Africa, according to the latest Speedtest Intelligence ...
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has entered into a strategic partnership with Swedfund, Sweden’s Development Finance Institution, to enhance the ...
In July, MTN Nigeria unveiled the Dabengwa Data Centre, the country’s largest prefabricated modular data facility, a bold step in ...
Nigeria’s telecommunications landscape is gradually shifting toward next-generation networks, with 5G adoption showing steady growth, according to fresh data from ...
Onyinye Ikenna-Emeka, the chief marketing officer of MTN Nigeria, has described 5G technology as a transformational force with the potential ...
Airtel Nigeria, a leading telecommunications and digital solutions provider, has reemphasised its commitment to national development with a two-day workshop ...
Over 2,000 customers exited the service between December 2024 and March 2025
Let me break it down. In Western Kenya, Safaricom sales agents have been going door-to-door since January, peddling 5G routers ...
Its ability to compete in an industry already led by MTN and Airtel is now in doubt

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Africa’s innovation ecosystem is evolving, but where will the funding for the next generation of startups come from?
In this edition of the Techeconomy Business Series (TBS) May 2026, industry experts explore how local capital, venture debt, and smarter investment structures are redefining startup growth and innovation across Africa.
🎙️ Featured Speakers:
* Ebunoluwa Ashley-Dejo
* Damilare Davola
* Success Ajilore (STN & Accelerated Plus)
Key conversations in this webinar include:
✔️ The future of startup financing in Africa
✔️ Venture debt and alternative funding models
✔️ The role of local investors in scaling innovation
✔️ Sustainable investment strategies for African startups
✔️ Opportunities and challenges in the African tech ecosystem
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