Tech Desk Drafts — 2026-07-18

## DRAFT 1 — Nigeria AI startup

**Nigerian AI startup Decide takes enterprise AI to co-working spaces via CafeOne**

LAGOS — According to TechCabal, Nigerian AI startup Decide has launched Decide for Work, an enterprise deployment arm designed to distribute its spreadsheet-based AI agent through universities, co-working spaces and professional communities.

According to the report, Decide's first major deployment partnership is with CafeOne, a co-working network with more than 30 locations across Nigeria. Under the deal, CafeOne members with an active subscription will receive premium access to Decide, which lets users analyse spreadsheets and business data through natural-language prompts rather than formulas.

Decide founder Abiodun Adetona, a former Flutterwave software engineer, said AI agents are improving quickly but their integration into everyday work has lagged. "We want Decide to be embedded wherever work happens online, inside spreadsheets, inboxes, and existing business tools," he said, according to TechCabal.

The startup told TechCabal it has completed more than 41,000 analysis runs and helped users create and analyse over 21,000 spreadsheets since its 2025 launch. It said it is used in more than 10 countries and achieved 82.5% verified accuracy on SpreadsheetBench, a benchmark for AI spreadsheet agents.

CafeOne is the first rollout under Decide for Work, with talks underway for additional partners, according to the report.

*Source: TechCabal (17 Jul 2026) — https://techcabal.com/2026/07/17/decide-targets-workplaces-with-enterprise-ai-rollout-through-cafeone/*

## DRAFT 2 — Nigeria fintech

**Wema Bank deepens push into Nigeria's fintech ecosystem**

LAGOS — According to The Guardian Nigeria, Wema Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria's growing fintech ecosystem through a strategic engagement with fintech partners and industry stakeholders aimed at deepening collaboration and advancing digital financial services.

The bank said the initiative reflects its broader commitment to providing the infrastructure and support fintech businesses need to scale, improve service delivery and drive innovation, according to the report. Wema Bank noted that rising demand for seamless, reliable and scalable financial infrastructure has made stronger partnerships essential.

Wema Bank disclosed that it processed more than N18 trillion in transactions through its platforms over the past 12 months, highlighting the scale of its support for businesses and fintech companies, the newspaper reported. Its suite of solutions, including virtual accounts and payment APIs, facilitates collections, disbursements and real-time transaction visibility for partners, according to the bank.

Speaking at the event, Wema Bank Deputy Managing Director Oluwole Ajimisinmi said the institution remains committed to providing the tools and infrastructure its partners need to grow. "Our partners are not just customers; they are collaborators in building the future of financial services," he said, according to The Guardian Nigeria.

The bank said it will continue to invest in technology, strategic partnerships and customer-focused innovation.

*Source: The Guardian Nigeria (18 Jul 2026) — https://guardian.ng/news/nigeria/metro/wema-bank-reinforces-commitment-to-nigerias-fintech-ecosystem-2/*