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WIRED.Africa’s Business section covers the intersection of technology and commerce, with reporting on startups, AI, telecoms, markets, investment, and innovation across Africa.
10 Best African Tech Startups to Watch in 2026: Companies Driving Africa’s Next Innovation Revolution
Discover the 10 best African tech startups driving innovation in AI, fintech, healthcare, climate tech, and logistics while shaping Africa's digital future.
Best Banking App in Nigeria (2026): Expert Ranking Based on Speed, Security & Real Performance
Discover the best banking app in Nigeria (2026) with expert comparison of OPay, Kuda, PalmPay, Moniepoint, and Carbon based on real performance.
Nigerian Tech Entrepreneur Launches Yetunde, a Dating App Built Around Yoruba Culture
Nigerian software entrepreneur Anjola Awofisoye has launched Yetunde, a Yoruba dating app designed to help singles build meaningful relationships using culturally inspired matchmaking principles.
Facebook Subscriptions Monetization: Meta Invites Creators to Monetize Despite Eligibility Gap
Facebook Subscriptions monetization in Nigeria remains unavailable, but Meta continues inviting Nigerian creators to activate the monetization feature.
CBN Data Localization Policy Reshapes Nigeria’s Banking Infrastructure
Where financial data lives has become a regulatory question. Nigeria's latest payment data rules are forcing banks and fintechs to rethink infrastructure, governance, and compliance as the country tightens oversight of its rapidly expanding digital payments sector.
Blowpay Nigeria Enters the Fintech Market with an Ambitious All-in-One Payments Strategy
Nigeria's fintech ecosystem just got a new entrant. Blowpay Nigeria is betting on an all-in-one payments model that combines airtime purchases, bill payments, subscriptions, and digital services in a single app.
How Crypto Is Bringing the SpaceX IPO Closer to Africa With Binance’s Derivative SPCXUSDT
The SpaceX IPO is generating unprecedented excitement. While institutional investors are fighting for allocations at $135 per share ahead of the June 12 Nasdaq debut, Binance has already created a market where African traders can speculate on SpaceX's valuation weeks before the stock starts trading.
Nigerian AI Startup Xara Attracts Elon Musk’s xAI Interest After Going Viral
Nigerian AI startup Xara attracted attention from Elon Musk's xAI after its AI banking assistant went viral. The company has grown to 45,000 users while pioneering conversational banking in Africa.
AI Drug Discovery Startup Chai Lands Pfizer and Lilly as Investors Race Into AI-Powered Medicine
The race to transform medicine with artificial intelligence is accelerating, and one young company is rapidly emerging as…
How Laand Is Using AI to Reinvent the Job Application Process
The rise of the AI career platform is reshaping how job seekers prepare, position, and submit applications in…