West Africa Correspondent

Alexander Onukwue

Alexander Onukwue is the West Africa correspondent for Quartz. He was most recently a staff writer at TechCabal, covering fintech, venture capital, and the human impact of technology and digitization in Africa. Alex has a bachelors...

SELLING ENERGY
Fintech can become a force for renewable energy adoption in Nigeria
Quartz Africa • September 24, 2021
FIRST MOVERS
Female entrepreneurs are tackling Africa’s logistics problems
Quartz Africa • September 22, 2021
LOST JOBS
Nigerian businesses lost a fifth of their staff during the pandemic
Quartz Africa • September 21, 2021
ORIGINAL DRUGS
Africa’s top DNA research startup has secured $25 million for drug discovery and pharma talent
Quartz Africa • September 16, 2021
OIL (PALM) BOOM
A Nigerian oil palm startup raised $4 million to build a “smart” factory
Quartz Africa • September 15, 2021
AN ASSIST FROM THE BRITS
The UK has committed to making Africa’s landmark trade agreement successful
Quartz Africa • September 14, 2021
A$$URANCE
Nigeria’s central bank denies it’s threatening to seize dollar accounts
Quartz Africa • September 13, 2021