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24/10/2025

𝗧𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗶 𝗣𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮'𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲

Tether, the world’s largest digital asset company, has announced a strategic investment in Kotani Pay, a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) that connects Web3 users to local payment channels across Africa.

The partnership aims to expand access to digital assets and cross-border payments, empowering African businesses and individuals to participate more easily in the global economy.

By leveraging blockchain technology, Kotani Pay enables users to manage international transactions efficiently, addressing challenges such as high remittance costs and limited access to global liquidity.

“At Tether, we believe blockchain technology is key to unlocking financial freedom,” said Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether. “Kotani Pay’s regional expertise makes it the right partner to drive inclusive financial participation across Africa.”

Felix Macharia, CEO and Co-founder of Kotani Pay, added: “This investment strengthens our mission to connect millions of Africans to the global financial system and build tools for wealth creation.”

With crypto transaction volumes in Sub-Saharan Africa surpassing US$205 billion between July 2024 and June 2025, the partnership reinforces blockchain’s growing role in addressing real economic needs across the continent.

24/10/2025

𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗹𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗟𝗲𝘅𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮

Lagos, Nigeria. October 2025

Lexlytic, an emerging LegalTech company pioneering AI-driven regulatory intelligence, has been selected by Antler, the global inception-stage venture capital firm that builds companies from the ground up with exceptional founders. The team is developing the venture out of Antler’s Lagos, Africa cohort, which supports early-stage founders solving some of the continent’s most complex challenges.

Co-founded by Chioma Wilson-D**e and Wilson D**e, Lexlytic is building an AI-powered platform that transforms the way organisations manage regulatory compliance across Africa. The technology automatically analyses, structures, and interprets legal and policy documents—translating complex regulations into actionable insights and clear to-do lists for compliance and ESG teams.

“Compliance in Africa remains overwhelmingly manual, fragmented, and expensive,” said Chioma Wilson-D**e, Co-Founder of Lexlytic. “At Lexlytic, we’re building the infrastructure that will make regulatory information transparent, connected, and intelligent. Partnering with Antler allows us to accelerate that vision.”

With Antler’s support, Lexlytic will focus on deepening partnerships with regulators and enterprises, strengthening its technology stack, and positioning itself to scale globally from Africa’s rapidly evolving LegalTech ecosystem.

23/10/2025

Happy Birthday, Fisayo Fosudo!

Your creativity and storytelling continue to redefine how technology and finance are understood and appreciated. Through your work at VOQAL Media, you’ve inspired a generation with clarity, insight, and excellence.

Wishing you more inspiration, growth, and fulfillment in the year ahead. Cheers to new milestones and greater impact!

22/10/2025

Sophos Unveils Identity Threat Detection and Response to Combat Rising Credential-Based Attacks

Sophos has launched Sophos Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR), a new solution for Sophos XDR and MDR that continuously monitors identity risks, scans the dark web for compromised credentials, and helps organizations rapidly respond to identity-based attacks.

Integrated into Sophos Central, the new product marks a key milestone from Sophos’ Secureworks acquisition, expanding its cybersecurity portfolio to over 600,000 customers worldwide.

Sophos X-Ops reported a 106% rise in stolen credentials on the dark web from June 2024 to June 2025, while compromised credentials remain the top cause of security incidents for the second year running.

“With remote work and cloud systems expanding the identity attack surface, attackers are exploiting gaps in complex access controls,” said Rob Harrison, SVP of Product Management, Sophos. “Sophos ITDR gives customers visibility into identity risks and rapid analyst-led response.”

The solution offers AI-driven threat detection, automated remediation, and dark web intelligence, enabling faster action on threats like privilege escalation, brute-force attacks, and account takeovers.

22/10/2025

Salesforce, Google Deepen AI Partnership with Agentforce 360 and Gemini Enterprise Integration

Salesforce and Google have announced an expanded strategic partnership that integrates Google’s Gemini AI models with Salesforce’s new Agentforce 360 Platform, marking a major step toward AI-driven enterprise productivity.

The collaboration extends Gemini capabilities across Google Workspace and Salesforce Customer 360, enabling employees to access CRM insights directly from Gmail, Meet, Sheets, and other Workspace apps. This integration promises smarter, context-aware workflows that connect sales, service, and IT operations seamlessly.

Through Agentforce 360’s Atlas Reasoning Engine, customers can now leverage Gemini’s multimodal intelligence to automate complex, multistep business processes. Salesforce says the hybrid reasoning setup improves accuracy, consistency, and overall enterprise efficiency.

Both companies reaffirmed their support for open AI standards like Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Agent2Agent (A2A), fostering collaboration among multiple AI agents across platforms.

Additionally, Slack will now integrate Gemini Enterprise through its Real-Time Search API, allowing users to access and act on insights directly within their workspace — signaling a deeper shift toward the “Agentic Enterprise.”

According to Salesforce Chief Scientist Silvio Savarese, the partnership “sets a new standard for enterprise-grade AI,” while Google’s George Kwon added that the integration “unifies critical business information with powerful AI assistance.”

22/10/2025

Moniepoint Eyes Pan-African Expansion After Securing $200M in Funding

Nigerian fintech Moniepoint has raised an additional $90 million, bringing its latest funding round to $200 million and reaffirming its unicorn valuation above $1 billion. The funds will drive the company’s expansion beyond Nigeria into new African markets.

The round drew backing from major investors including Visa, Development Partners International, Leapfrog, and Google’s Africa Investment Fund.

Built around merchants and small businesses often underserved by banks, Moniepoint offers digital accounts, POS terminals, and SME loans, processing over one billion transactions monthly with a payment volume exceeding $22 billion.

The company’s rapid rise was accelerated by Nigeria’s 2023 cash scarcity, which pushed users toward digital payments. Now, as it looks across Africa, Moniepoint faces the challenge of maintaining strong unit economics while navigating regulatory and operational differences across markets.

With strategic partners like Visa and Google providing global reach and infrastructure support, Moniepoint is well-positioned to scale its merchant-focused model across the continent — a major vote of confidence for Africa’s growing fintech ecosystem.

21/10/2025

Happy Birthday, Onyeka Akumah!

Today, we celebrate a visionary entrepreneur whose leadership and innovation continue to inspire Nigeria’s tech ecosystem. Through Treepz Inc. and your remarkable journey, you’ve shown an unwavering commitment to using technology to tackle some of the nation’s most pressing challenges, driving progress, inclusion, and sustainable impact.

May this new year bring you greater success, fulfillment, and new opportunities to keep transforming ideas into solutions that make a difference.

Wishing you joy, health, and continued excellence ahead! 🥂

17/10/2025

Salpha Energy Champions Local Innovation to Power Africa’s Clean Energy Future

At the recent Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) gathering in New York, Sandra Chukwudozie, Founder and CEO of Salpha Energy, urged the global renewable energy industry to “stop pricing Africa out of its own clean energy future.”

Chukwudozie criticized the high costs of imported solar technology, which are inflated by manufacturing, shipping, and currency pressures — making clean energy unaffordable for many African communities.

Through local design, assembly, and large-scale distribution from its Calabar facility, Salpha Energy is cutting costs and reshaping solar accessibility. The company has achieved 100% year-on-year growth and recently secured $1.3 million in additional funding.

Its Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) model allows households to pay in installments, while securitised payment streams attract institutional investors — creating a closed-loop system that drives both energy access and financial inclusion.

By blending local innovation and inclusive finance, Salpha Energy is proving that Africa can build its own sustainable energy future from within.

16/10/2025

Happy Birthday, Blessing Abeng!

A true force in Africa’s creative and tech ecosystem, your work as Co-founder of Disha and Ingressive for Good continues to empower countless individuals and brands to find their voice and tell their stories authentically. Your passion for branding, communication, and impact is nothing short of inspiring.

May this new year bring you more joy, creativity, and opportunities to keep shaping meaningful narratives across industries.

Wishing you happiness, fulfillment, and continued success ahead!

15/10/2025

YouTube Deepens Creator–Brand Partnerships in Nigeria Through PluggedIn Initiative

YouTube, in partnership with Woof Studios, has launched PluggedIn, a new initiative aimed at fostering deeper collaboration between Nigerian creators and brands.

Moving beyond traditional advertising, PluggedIn seeks to build authentic, community-driven partnerships that connect brands with Nigeria’s fast-growing digital audience. YouTube currently reaches over 30 million Nigerian adults monthly, with local watch time rising by more than 50% year-on-year.

At the launch event, creators and brands engaged in pitching sessions and practical workshops focused on turning creative ideas into long-term projects.

“Ify’s Kitchen creator, Ifeyinwa Mogekwu**, noted that PluggedIn enables creators to “partner with brands who understand that our viewers want quality content, not just ads.”

Adetutu Laditan, Founder of Woof Studios, added that the platform will simplify collaboration by managing production and business processes, “making it seamless for great ideas to get funded and seen by millions.”

Google’s Industry Manager, Dammy Abodunrin, said the initiative reflects a marketing shift: “Consumers now choose creators they trust. Partnering with creators allows brands to tell stories through voices audiences truly listen to.”

A recent survey shows 9 in 10 Nigerian creators view YouTube as a powerful platform for cultural storytelling and sustainable business growth — underscoring a strong future for creator-led marketing.

15/10/2025

OnePipe Introduces Automated Utility Scheduling to Simplify Bill Payments for Nigerians

Fintech startup OnePipe has launched an automated payment scheduling feature on its PaywithAccount platform, helping Nigerians manage essential payments such as electricity, airtime, and mobile data without stress.

The feature enables users to automate recurring payments directly from their bank accounts via paywithaccount.com, reducing missed deadlines and service disruptions.

According to Akin Olunloye, Product Manager at PaywithAccount, the innovation addresses growing consumer demand for simpler, more reliable bill management. “Managing monthly payments has become a major source of stress for many Nigerians. This scheduling feature is designed to automate and simplify that process,” he said.

Early users have praised the convenience, noting instant receipts and WhatsApp notifications for completed payments. The feature currently supports major electricity distribution companies and all leading mobile operators, with plans to add more categories such as insurance and cooperative dues.

13/10/2025

Antler Lagos Backs Edtech, Food Security, and Equipment Financing Startups in First Investment Cohort

Antler Lagos has announced its first set of portfolio investments, selecting Cubbes, Forti Foods, and Raba from its inaugural eight-week residency program. The move marks a major milestone for the global venture capital firm’s expansion into West Africa.

According to Lola Masha, Partner at Antler Africa, the Lagos hub strengthens the firm’s mission to back exceptional founders early and provide access to capital, mentorship, and a global network. “Our thesis is that great founders are everywhere. We back them from day one with the right community and resources,” she said.

Anil Atmaramani, also a Partner, explained that the residency allows founders to validate real problems, test solutions, and gain access to up to $400,000 worth of tech tools — and as much as $4 million for investee companies.

The three selected startups are:

• Cubbes – An AI-powered digital learning platform helping students in Nigeria and Uganda organize coursework and improve grades.
• Raba – A lease-to-own financing platform for SMEs, making industrial equipment ownership more accessible.
• Forti Foods – A food-tech company producing fortified, shelf-stable meals for institutions and defence agencies across Africa.

Since its launch, Antler Africa has received over 20,000 applications, selected 38 founders across Lagos and Nairobi, and invested more than $700,000 in pre-seed funding. The Lagos office now prepares for its second cohort to support more early-stage African innovators.

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