On Tuesday, Apple unveiled the iPhone 17 series, headlined by the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air, the company’s slimmest iPhone yet. Globally, much of the conversation is about the iPhone 17’s slimmer design, titanium frame, and on-device AI. But in Africa, the real question is whether this sleek new lineup resonates with consumers who balance interest

Since 2020, Nigerian governors have made bold pledges to waive Right-of-Way (RoW) fees for telecom operators as part of a national push to accelerate broadband penetration. The move, championed by the then Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Ali Pantami, was seen as a breakthrough that would bring down costs for operators and make

Acumen, a global impact investment firm, has announced that its second Kawisafi fund has secured $90 million in approved capital to support climate solutions across Africa.  The fund will back companies that bring clean power closer to underserved communities through renewable energy systems, develop transport solutions that can withstand climate and economic shocks, expand access

Startups On Our Radar spotlights African startups solving African challenges with innovation. In our previous edition , we featured 7 game-changing startups pioneering bookings, AI, credits, and commerce. Expect the next dispatch on September 19, 2025. This week, we look at five Nigerian startups in the fintech and logistics/mobility sectors, and explore why they should