African markets
Coverage of African markets in the Nexus archive.
- Grooming Africa’s next set of unicorns: Tinubu’s big agenda for health tech, By Muhammad Ali Pate
Nigeria aims to leverage health tech to build companies that commercialize local research, manufacture products for African markets, attract investment, create skilled employment, and retain economic value. President Tinubu's agenda positions health as an engine for industrial growth beyond a social investment.
- United Capital’s African expansion driving growth in regional investment banking
United Capital's expansion across African markets is driving growth in regional investment banking. Dan Aibangbe examines the impact of this expansion on the industry.
- UBA wins 2026 Banker Technology Award for AI innovation, launches upgraded mobile app
UBA Plc won the 2026 Banker Technology Award for AI innovation and launched an upgraded mobile app. The award recognizes the bank's innovations in digital payments, e-business, and AI-driven cross-border banking across over 20 African markets.
- African EV firm Spiro raises $215 million for electric mobility expansion
African electric mobility company Spiro has raised $215 million in equity financing to expand its battery-swapping and electric vehicle infrastructure across seven African markets. The funding aims to enhance electric mobility solutions in the region.