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Un rapport de StartupBlink classe Lagos comme la ville leader en Afrique pour les startups, à la 70ème place mondiale. Il met en avant l'écosystème dynamique des startups au Nigeria, avec six villes dans le top 1 000 mondial, et souligne la domination de Lagos dans l'industrie des biens de consommation.

Empowa Pay is a Web3 app that records rent-to-own payments, integrating with Hedera's blockchain for efficiency. It aims to improve housing access in Africa by using traditional payment methods while enabling on-chain transactions, benefiting low-income tenants.

Flutterwave has obtained an Enhanced Payment Service Provider license from the Bank of Ghana, enabling it to offer diverse payment services in the country. This expansion taps into Ghana's growing digital payments market, enhancing payment processes for businesses and promoting economic growth.

CV Labs partners with Polygon to connect African startups to its ecosystem, aiming to enhance blockchain development on the continent. They intend to support businesses, engage with governments, and promote entrepreneurship while leveraging blockchain for transparency and efficiency.

The compliant Nigerian Naira stablecoin, cNGN, is now live on licensed exchanges. Launched in February 2025, it is Africa’s first regulated stablecoin, ensuring trade efficiency and interoperability while adhering to Nigerian SEC regulations.

The job requires a senior leader with 8 years in financial services, knowledge of Kenyan regulations, strong P&L management skills, and team-building experience. Responsibilities focus on market entry, compliance, growth strategy, and stakeholder relations in Kenya.

PayCrest, une startup nigériane de stablecoin, a levé 404 000 $ lors d'une levée de fonds pré-seed alors qu'elle passe de l'expérimentation à une exécution à l'échelle de la production.
La levée a attiré la participation de :
Hashed Emergent
StarkWare
LAVA
Microtraction, et
Sunny Side Venture Partners,
aux côtés d'une nouvelle injection de fonds.

Omnisient, a South African fintech startup, secured a $7.5 million investment from Arise to enhance its privacy-preserving data platform, fostering financial inclusion by aiding credit assessments for underserved individuals.

The Plateau State government in Nigeria has partnered with the Algorand Foundation to explore blockchain technology applications, aiming for increased efficiency and economic opportunities. Initiatives will include pilot programs and workshops to educate software developers and creatives.

Google Play's updated policy mandates crypto app developers targeting South Africa to prove compliance with local regulations, including registration with the FIC and adherence to AML/KYC standards. Failure to comply may lead to the removal of apps from the platform.