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Lamudi.com Lists 10 Trendiest Places to Live In Africa

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If you’re looking to settle down, or to visit somewhere new and exciting on the continent, why not add Kiambu, Maputo and Osu to your list of possibilities.

From relaxing cafe cultures and world class cuisine, to watersports and beautiful architecture, these lesser-known locations have a lot to offer.

Global property portal Lamudi.com.ng has compiled a list of the 10 trendiest places to live in Africa.

Lagos, Nigeria

It is no surprise that the world’s seventh fastest growing city has a lot to offer.

Lagos is famous throughout Africa for its vibrant music scene, as well as being the home of the Nigerian movie industry.

If you are looking for culture, there are countless exciting opportunities in Lagos, from escaping to the exotic Tarkwa Bay Island, to exploring the famous Balogun market.

Maputo, Mozambique

Known as the City of Acacias, referring to the abundance of acacia trees, Maputo is the capital, and center of trade and industry, in Mozambique.

The city is growing rapidly, bringing together a mixture of cultures, including Portuguese – as a result of five centuries of colonization – and Bantu.

The Mediterranean-style architecture and seaside location, as well as developed infrastructure, make Maputo the most affluent area in Mozambique.

Harare, Zimbabwe

As the leading financial, communication, commercial and trade center of Zimbabwe, Harare has a lot to offer its residents.

The city is home to Tanzania’s oldest university, and provides the training grounds for a number of national sports teams. Nestled within the Borrowdale suburb is Sam Levy’s Village, a high-end shopping area.

This affluent suburb is home to many esteemed residents, including the President of Tanzania himself.

Antananarivo, Madagascar

Not only is Antananarivo – or Tana – the capital of Madagascar, it is also the country’s political, economical and educational heart.

The stunning city’s rich culture cannot be missed, due to the abundance of architectural and historical influences, including the Rova, or royal palace.

Furthermore, the local arts, including diverse music, performance and theater scenes, make Antananarivo the trendiest place in Madagascar.

Osu, Ghana

Osu is Accra’s prime commercial area and one of the most favoured destinations among local residents.

The neighborhood’s rich history, which dates as far back as the 17th Century, developed around the then Danish Fort, Cristiansborg, also known as Osu Castle.

With the fort later becoming a seat of government for the British colonialists and later independent Ghana until 2012, it became a major attraction for residents and businessmen alike.

Kiambu, Kenya

This former agricultural area has transformed to be the trendiest place to live in Kenya. This is because the advanced infrastructure, and the unique architecture of its houses, which exude elegance and luxury.

Kiambu area is continually developing; it currently has three golf courses in the area, as well as shopping malls, and camping sites, to enjoy the surrounding Kikuyu farmland.

Grand Baie, Mauritius

This stunning coastal area is blooming with real estate developments, lively restaurants and luxury hotels with beach views. Grand Baie’s white sand beaches, numerous resorts and abundance of activities – including windsurfing, boat trips, and sailing – make the area appealing for tourists and residents alike.

Renowned for being a safe area with easy access to local amenities, Grand Baie is the perfect place to settle down.

Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania

Tanzania’s largest, and wealthiest city, has a lot to offer any inhabitant. The city hosts a number of highly-regarded educational institutions and commercial buildings.

For those looking to live surrounded by culture, Dar-es-Salaam has museums, botanical gardens and is home to traditional Tingatinga artwork.

Jinja, Uganda

The Jinja district is situated along the northern shores of Lake Victoria, near the source of the River Nile.

It boasts of a number of luxurious hotels, resorts and motels, popular for their serenity and impressive architecture.

Jinja is a desirable location for adventure and adrenaline junkies, looking to live nearby to such a popular spot for bungee jumping, white-water rafting, quad biking, sailing and camping.

Agadir, Morocco

Agadir is located in central, coastal Morocco, on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean.

The city has the perfect mixture of coastal and inland activities on offer, from easy access to water sports and sunbathing to luxury shopping, and exploring markets.

The dynamic city center is a hub of commercial activity, and Agadir’s four communes provide both luxury and affordable residential properties.

Launched in 2013, Lamudi is a global property portal focusing exclusively on emerging markets. The fast-growing platform is currently available in 32 countries in Africa the Middle East, Asia and Latin America, with more than 800,000 real estate listings across its global network.

The leading real estate marketplace offers sellers, buyers, landlords and renters a secure and easy-to-use platform to find or list properties online.

 


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Nigeria’s BNPL Market is Projected to Value @ $2.6B by 2030

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Nigeria’s Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) market is on a fast-growing trajectory and is predicted to be valued $2.61 billion by 2030, up 83% from $1.42 billion in 2024, owing primarily to the rapid emergence of fintechs in the country.

This observation was stated in EnterpriseNGR’s State of Enterprise 2025 report, which focuses on how fintechs are reshaping Nigeria’s business landscape through digital innovations, accessible credit systems, and mobile-first financial tools.

As a credit system, BNPL allows users to stagger payments for products and services, making it a key development driver in Nigeria’s developing digital economy.

From 2021 to 2024, the BNPL experienced a compounded annual growth rate of 23.1%. Fintechs have contributed to the rapid growth by providing a range of flexible loan alternatives for e-commerce, retail, and services, bridging financial gaps for millions of disadvantaged Nigerians.

The report highlights how fintechs have contributed to Nigeria’s flexibility and resiliency by simplifying digital payments, automating invoicing and payroll systems, and democratising credit through platforms such as Renmoney and FairMoney.

The report also shows a significant rise in remittance inflows into Nigeria following the Central Bank of Nigeria’s 2024 policy adjustments.

According to the report, by 2024, Nigeria boasted over 400 licensed digital lenders who extend collateral-free credit to those commonly excluded by banks.


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FG, Netherlands Partner on Digital Migration for NIS

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The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) strengthened bilateral relations with the Netherlands’ government through an agreement targeted at improving migration governance and border security.

This partnership was confirmed during a meeting at the NIS headquarters in Abuja, which was attended by a Dutch team led by Jurgen Bartelink, Chargé D’Affaires of the Embassy of the Netherlands in Nigeria.

The meeting focused on increasing bilateral migration cooperation and came after the comptroller general of Immigration, Kemi Nandap, paid a working visit to the Netherlands.

Under the agreement, the Dutch government pledged to continue supporting technology-driven solutions targeted at boosting Nigeria’s border control systems and improving migration management.

During the Netherlands Embassy diplomats handed over essential operational tools, such as Edison Software licence keys and the Passport Examination Programme Manual App.

According to NIS spokeswoman ACI Akinsola Akinlabi, “The partnership focuses on enhancing bilateral collaboration on migration management and reviewing ongoing capacity-building efforts.”

Bartelink, Chargé d’Affaires of the Netherlands Embassy in Nigeria, underlined the Netherlands’ commitment to helping Nigeria’s continuing border security and migration reforms.

Also speaking, Rob Bokhoven, head of international affairs, repatriation, and deportation services at the Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security, emphasised the country’s strong bilateral relations and announced plans to share a mobile border software solution with the NIS.

Receiving the equipment, Nandap said the delivery of the gadgets would boost West African country’s border security, significantly improve the service’s document verification border management capabilities and support the implementation of Nigeria’s National Migration Policy.

“The engagement will further reinforce the strategic partnership between Nigeria and the Netherlands advancing shared goals in migration governance, border security and international cooperation,” she added.


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AfDB Cuts Nigeria’s Growth Projection to 3.2%

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Peter Enogb, principal country economist, African Development Bank (AfDB), says the rise in global uncertainty, emanating from increases in global trade tariffs, has slowed Nigeria’s projected growth to 3.2% in 2025.

“Without this level of heightened uncertainty, our projections would probably have been somewhat higher. We’ve reduced our projections for Nigeria. We initially were projecting 3.5% – 3.6% growth in 2025.

“But given the current situation, our models are showing that we’re taking a more cautious approach. So that’s why we produced this and, of course, the main driver is uncertainty in the global economy,” Enogb said.

He said this at the launch of the 2025 Nigeria Country Focus Report (CFR) on Thursday.

AFDB projected that real GDP growth would hit 3.1% in 2026. Following the 2024 consumer price index (CPI) rebasing, with lower weights for food items, the inflation rate is expected to reduce over the medium term to 24.7% in 2025 and 17.3% in 2026.

As imports start to rise over the medium term, the current account is projected to decline to 3.9% of GDP in 2026.

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported that Nigeria’s headline inflation slowed for the second consecutive month to 22.97% in May. This is down from 24.48% at the start of the year

This is contrary to the World Bank projection that Nigeria’s economy would record steady growth of 3.6% despite the shift in the global trade dynamics.

Joseph Ogebe, head of research and development at Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), also said that global uncertainty had been very high in recent times, resulting from the Trump 2.0 effect.

“And also with the recent war between Israel and the international community, we’ve seen what’s happening to oil prices. Even with the call-off of the war, we’ve seen the effect on oil prices too, which has implications on the fiscal side. So it has implications for the general economy,” he said.

The head of research at NESG said that rather than focusing on just growth, what should be looked at is a strategy called growth with depth.

“Growth with depth means that your growth must be diversified, export-led, productive, and technologically driven,” he said.

Ogebe said that if the Government works towards adopting a strategy of growth with depth, there is a tendency for the government to move towards its goal of achieving a $1 trillion economy by 2030.

The report revealed that the country’s recent policy moves, including fuel subsidy removal, exchange rate unification, and tax reforms, reflect a commitment to long-term transformation.

However, it also pointed out that at about 13%, Nigeria’s tax-to-GDP ratio is among the lowest in West Africa, noting that fiscal reforms are urgent.


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