Ojukwu Emmanuel
AUTHOR: Ojukwu Emmanuel
Nigerian Fintech Startup Chimoney Shuts Down Operations Over Funding Crunch
Chimoney, a Nigerian fintech startup that built a unified API for cross-border payments across 41 currencies, has shut down operations, citing a lack of...
Kenya Tightens Grip on Crypto With Finance Bill 2026, Demands Detailed User-level Reporting
The Kenyan government is intensifying its regulatory oversight of the cryptocurrency sector, moving beyond general guidelines to demand detailed user-level reporting backed by stiff...
IMF Research Calls For Stronger Fiscal Discipline to Restore Budget Credibility in Africa
A recent research paper by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) examines the growing challenge of budget credibility across sub-Saharan Africa as governments grapple with...
Jumia Records Strong Q1 2026 Results as Revenue Surges 39%, Reaffirms Path to Profitability
Jumia, Africa's e-commerce platform, has reported strong first-quarter (Q1) 2026 financial results, posting significant growth in revenue and gross merchandise value (GMV) while narrowing...
Fewer Investors Backing African Startups as Deal Activity Slows in 2026 – Report
Africa’s startup investment ecosystem is witnessing a noticeable slowdown in 2026, with both deal volume and investor participation declining sharply, according to the latest...





