Stephen Agwaibor

May 16, 2024 | techcabal.com | Hannatu Asheolge |Stephen Agwaibor |Ganiu Oloruntade |Caleb Nnamani

Layi Wasabi breaks the mould of Nigeria’s recent comedic offerings. In one instance, he’s “The Law,” a struggling lawyer with a suit that hangs off his 6’4 frame. In another, he’s Mr Richard, a fast-talking motivational speaker convincing anyone who cares to listen to invest in a life-changing pyramid scheme. His given name, Isaac Olayiwola, may not ring any bells, but these characters bring humour and joy to millions of people.

Apr 30, 2024 | techcabal.com | Kelechi Njoku |Hannatu Asheolge |Stephen Agwaibor |Caleb Nnamani

An ecosystem’s year of grit and excellenceIn 2023, we began publishing impact reports to publicly track our coverage of the ecosystem and better understand how it is changing. As we roll out 2024’s first report, our objective remains the same: we aim to furnish stakeholders—operators, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers—with insights that empower them to make informed decisions and effectively contribute to the continent’s technological and socio-economic development.

Apr 12, 2024 | techcabal.com | Hannatu Asheolge |Mariam Muhammad |Stephen Agwaibor |Caleb Nnamani

2023 was a tough year for the private capital space in Africa, as factors like inflation and currency depreciation , among others, made business incredibly difficult across the continent. Local currencies like the Kenyan shilling and naira sunk to historic lows, while a depletion in foreign exchange reserves increased the cost of doing business in Egypt.

Mar 25, 2024 | techcabal.com | Frank Eleanya |Mariam Muhammad |Stephen Agwaibor

Moonshot by TechCabal returns in October!Moonshot is the conference that brings together Africa’s tech ecosystem in person to network, collaborate, share insights, and celebrate innovation on the continent. At TechCabal, we believe that there is value in bringing together the brightest problem solvers, businesspeople, and innovators on the continent to meet and create and change our world. And so, with Moonshot, we are building a global launchpad for that change to happen.

Mar 21, 2024 | techcabal.com | Stephen Agwaibor |Frank Eleanya |Hannatu Asheolge

On March 14, over a dozen African countries experienced internet outages due to damage to submarine fibre optic cables along the West African coastline. The impact was severe, with massive disruptions to financial services. Among the worst affected were Ghana, Liberia, Benin, and Côte d’Ivoire, which recorded internet connectivity of 25%, 17%, 14%, and 4% respectively.