Why African Fintech Startups Fail: The Hidden Pitfalls Nobody Talks About
Every year, dozens of fintech startups launch across Africa with grand ambitions to revolutionize payments, democratize credit, or bank the unbanked. They raise seed funding, build sleek apps, and generate buzz on social media. Then, quietly, most of them disappear. The African fintech graveyard is filled with startups that had...
BUSINESS
Trump Says Netflix’s $72B Warner Bros. Deal “Could Be a Problem” as Paramount Launches Hostile Takeover Bid
The streaming giant’s biggest acquisition faces presidential scrutiny and a determined rival with deep pockets and political connections. What started as Netflix’s boldest move yet has turned into one of Hollywood’s messiest corporate battles, with President Trump throwing regulatory shade and Paramount refusing to walk...
Nigerian Authorities Shut Down MovieBox.ng for Piracy, Pledge Ongoing Crackdown
Movie lovers in Nigeria hoping to stream the latest blockbusters illegally just lost a major outlet. Authorities have taken MovieBox.ng, a popular website notorious for distributing pirated movies, music, and live sports, offline in a coordinated strike against digital copyright theft. The shutdown, which happened on July 20, 2025,...
Top 10 Remote Job Platforms for Nigerians in 2025 (No Visa Sponsorship Needed)
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Startups
Lidya Shutdown: Nigerian Fintech Startup Closes After Raising $16.5M
Nigerian digital lending pioneer Lidya has officially shut down operations after nearly a decade, marking another significant failure in Africa’s fintech ecosystem. The company, which raised over $16.5 million from prominent investors, cited severe financial distress as the reason for its closure. What Happened to Lidya? In October...
Cryptocurrency
Why African Fintech Startups Fail: The Hidden Pitfalls Nobody Talks About
Every year, dozens of fintech startups launch across Africa with grand ambitions to revolutionize payments, democratize credit, or bank the unbanked. They raise seed funding, build sleek apps, and generate buzz on social media. Then, quietly, most of them disappear. The African fintech graveyard is filled with startups that had...
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