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
Highlighting ICT’s 16.6% GDP Contribution and $2 Billion in FDI
Recently, Google announced cybersecurity scholarships specifically targeted toward Africans, acknowledging the shortage of professionals in the industry. This news gained ...
Professor Isa Pantami, Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, inaugurated on Thursday in Abuja a committee led by Prof. Adeolu ...
I am particularly pleased that Afreximbank and BOI are boldly venturing upstream to help investors develop well-structured projects that meet ...
ICT sector grew by 18.44% in Q2 2022
Through network service APIs, capabilities are opened to upper-layer systems so as to improve the ANLs of the service and ...
This is the highest contribution of ICT to the GDP and is truly unprecedented and marks the third time that ...
“The Nigerian National Broadband Plan 2020–2025 (the “Broadband Plan”) devotes an entire section to targets, strategies and roadmaps to promote ...

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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