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London-based mobility fintech GoCab has raised $45 million in fresh funding to accelerate the expansion…
Kaspersky has upgraded its Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform, introducing new AI-driven capabilities…
Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments provider, has partnered with Spotify to enhance the streaming…
Online design platform Canva has significantly increased its Pro subscription price in Nigeria, raising the…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released its 2025 Fintech Report, outlining a strategic…
Mozilla has announced that Firefox will soon allow users to block all generative AI features…
Adobe has announced plans to discontinue Adobe Animate, its long-running 2D animation software, as the…
OpenAI has launched a new macOS app for Codex, its AI-powered coding tool, as competition…
Access Bank has appointed Ifeyinwa Osime as the new chair of its board, marking another…
Elon Musk has confirmed that SpaceX has completed the acquisition of his artificial intelligence startup,…
In a strategic move to consolidate leadership in the North and West African service sectors,…
MTN Ghana has announced a US$2 million contribution to the Ministry of Communications, Digital Technology…
Google, in collaboration with a consortium of African universities and research institutions, has launched WAXAL,…
Abler Nordic, a prominent player in the global impact investing space, has officially announced the…
Business
In a strategic move to consolidate leadership in the North and West African service sectors, the Moroccan retail powerhouse Retail Holding and the Amethis MENA Fund II have announced the joint acquisition of OCS Group’s operations in Morocco and Senegal. The consortium succeeds the private equity firm Adenia Partners and…
Abler Nordic, a prominent player in the global impact investing space, has officially announced the appointment of Marlene Hormes as its new Chief Executive Officer. Hormes succeeds Arthur Sletteberg, who is stepping down after a transformative decade-long tenure at the helm of the organization. The leadership transition marks a strategic…
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has formally disclosed a $80 million equity investment into Apis Growth Fund III, a flagship private equity vehicle managed by the UK-based Apis Partners. This commitment marks a major step toward the fund’s ambitious $1 billion target, signaling strong institutional confidence in the growth potential…
Following a period of explosive growth in its home market, the Nigerian cryptocurrency exchange Obiex has announced a strategic expansion into Ghana and South Africa, with Kenya also in its sights. The move signals the company’s transition from a local liquidation tool into a high-volume regional infrastructure provider capable of…
Startup
VivaTech, established as Europe’s premier technology and startup event, has officially launched the application cycle…
Qualcomm, the NASDAQ-listed global titan in wireless innovation and semiconductor technology, has officially opened the…
The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) has officially opened its digital portal for the latest cohort…
Ghanaian AI consultancy and data firm Aya Data has successfully raised $900,000 in a fresh…
The MENA-based EdTech giant Abwaab has announced the strategic acquisition of Apex Education, a premier…
The Moroccan startup ecosystem has reached a new milestone as Yakeey announced a $15 million…
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Abler Nordic, a prominent player in the global impact investing space, has officially announced the…
Norfund, the Norwegian Investment Fund for developing countries, has announced that its Chief Executive Officer,…
Dangote Industries, the conglomerate owned by Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote, has appointed Ralph Mupita,…
Standard Chartered has announced the appointment of Dalu Ajene as the new Chief Executive Officer…
Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has been recognised as a three-time Guinness World Record holder for…
International Breweries Plc (IBPLC) is pleased to announce that Nicholas Kade will be the new…
Cryptocurrency
Following a period of explosive growth in its home market, the Nigerian cryptocurrency exchange Obiex…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has exposed a massive financial fraud scheme involving…
Fintech startup OneDosh has raised $3 million in pre-seed funding to develop a stablecoin-powered payments…
Learning from hacks Ever since cryptocurrencies emerged as a global force there has been concern…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a major increase in the minimum capital…
African payments startup NALA has entered into a strategic partnership with global payments infrastructure provider…