In a small corner of Aba’s Ariaria Market, Chijioke, a young shoemaker, dreams of scaling up. He wants to buy ...
Caantin estimates a 933% return on investment and a 1.3-month payback period for businesses switching from human agents to voice ...
Artificial intelligence (AI) has developed from a futuristic concept into a tangible solution driving organizations and industries globally, and Nigeria ...
In significant development in Nigeria's financial technology sector, leading fintech companies Carbon and PalmPay have commenced the issuance of Verve ...
He acknowledged that some founders, including himself, sometimes make strategic moves without thorough industry analysis
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...Traditional banks are still trailing in the aspect of making finance (loans) accessible to customers
Carbon has assessed about 4 to 5 million people for loans, and Nigerians are paying back
In 2016 it became a digital lender via its Paylater App and was focused on providing access to consumer credit
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Carbon Bank launches the future of payments for Africa with Zero Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL)
The Techeconomy Podcast is a thought-leadership show exploring the powerful intersection of technology, business, and the economy, with a strong focus on Africa’s fast-evolving digital landscape.
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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