“In 2026, Africa’s tech ecosystem will see a further acceleration of strategic mergers and acquisitions.” – Lola Masha
TechCabal | 06.02.2026 21:21
In 2026, Africa’s tech ecosystem will see a further acceleration of strategic mergers and acquisitions. Fintech, traditional banking players, as well as other capitalised market leaders, will account for a significant portion of acquisitions. The Central Bank of Nigeria is actively pushing to “clean up” the fintech sector, and we should expect licence consolidation, strategic partnerships and alliances as engines for growth in response to government policy rather than pursuing organic expansion.
