Author: Paul Adepoju

Smile Communications believes that soon, applications would be available for all kinds of challenges. According to the company’s new Managing Director, Mr. Michiel Buitelaar, several applications are available and are changing the way people do things. He said: “Lots of data application is changing the way people do things because…

Online money transfer service WorldRemit today announced that it has raised $100m in a Series B funding round led by Technology Crossover Ventures (TCV), with participation from existing investor Accel Partners. WorldRemit is a global leader in smartphone and web-based money transfers – providing a convenient, low-cost alternative to expensive…

The Senegal Ministry of Education and Samsung Electronics Africa today announced the launch of a mobile education solution aimed at creating positive change and providing an advanced and interactive classroom experience for learners. Installed at the Plan Jaxaay Secondary School, the Samsung Smart School initiative is an integrated platform that…

Global money transfer company, MoneyGram, today announced that its agent network in Africa has now reached 25,000 locations, following a strategic expansion initiative across the continent. In a statement made available to Innovation Village, the company said recent technology advances and new agent and sub-agent signings, including an agreement with…

Nigeria’s e-payment company Paga has launched a new Android app that allows the platform’s customers to transact business directly using debit cards, they can also connect with the company. The app was developed by the company’s in-house developers. Daniel Oparison, head of Consumer Business at Paga said: “At Paga our…

Nigeria’s Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) has justified the intention to sell Nigerian government-owned satellite company (NIGCOMSAT), stating the move would inject entrepreneurial spirit into the company. Benjamin Dikki, Director General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), said this while hosting Prof. Seidu Mohammed, Director General of the National…

Integrated payment, processing and transaction switching company Interswitch yesterday (Monday) announced it has launched a US$10 million ePayment Growth Fund to serve as a catalyst for funding innovation and disruptive business concepts within the payment industry across Africa. In a statement made available to Innovation Village, Interswitch said it is…

In addition to announcing that Omobola Johnson, Nigeria’s communication technology minister, will be speaking at this year’s Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum, organizers of the event have also announced the dates and unveiled the themes. Mrs. Nkemdilim Nweke, executive director, Operations of the organizing firm, DigitalSENSE Africa Media said the two-day event…

A campaign aimed at rewarding entrepreneurs in Nigeria with great ideas has officially kicked off today in Nigeria. It is called from “Passion to Empire” and is courtesy of Microsoft in line with its Microsoft Lumia 535 Dual SIM activation. The campaign which begins today will end on March 31.…

The government of Malawi has denied media report that its its computers were . In a statement, Malawi’s Acting Presidential Press Secretary, Timpunza Mwansambo said the alleged ‘hacker’ did not hack any of the State House Computer Systems but was impersonating the President. “Hacking is the practice of modifying the…

Lara Rosmarin, Chief Executive Officer of South Africa-based Seed Academy, has noted that although the tech/venture capital landscape in South Africa is in its infancy, the sector is growing rapidly. In an exclusive interview with Innovation Village, Rosmarin said the sector still has a long way to go when compared…

The eCommerce Africa Conference & Exhibition was more than just another ecommerce event, it was designed with those entrenched in ecommerce in mind. Last week, leaders in the industry were met with a tailor-made agenda that was both current and topical. The anticipated event brought together senior-level ecommerce and marketing…

The South African Press Association (SAPA), the only strategic partner of PR Newswire and Business Wire for press release distribution in Sub-Saharan Africa, recently announced that it will cease all operations. Thanks to their partnership with SAPA, PR Newswire and Business Wire were able to redistribute their clients’ press releases…

Ghana’s Albert Antwi-Boasiako, Founder and Principal Consultant of cyber security firm, e-Crime Bureau Limited, will address the first meeting for 2015 of the Global Commission on Internet Governance scheduled for February 13 and 14 at Wilton Park, West Sussex in the United Kingdom at the invitation of Chatham House, the…

Social media platform Eskimi has launched a new feature for advertisers and they will be able to reach consumers according to segments that will define their purchasing power. According to the company, segmentation will allow to reach corporate working class, working class, students and mass market in Nigeria. Segmentation and…

Telecoms company MTN has announced it is strengthening its existing partnership with internationally acclaimed cable news network CNN International for its multi-platform initiative ‘Africa View’, which tells the story of Africa’s diversity, dynamism and role on the global stage. Through its integrated television and digital sponsorship campaign, MTN said it…

Online marketplace, Kaymu Nigeria has announced it has expanded to two more Nigerian cities – Warri and Benin, following its expansion to Abuja, Port Harcourt and Ibadan. Managing Director of Kaymu.com.ng, Evangeline Wiles, ‘The company which started with one hub in Lagos has since grown in two years to establish hubs…

After securing a $27 million investment led by NEA in November 2014, GoEuro,  the comparison search engine for train, bus and air travel – has announced the appointment of former Google Engineering Director, Kacper Nowicki, as the company’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With currently over 150 rail, bus and other…

Peter Allerstorfer is the co-founder of Silvertree Capital, a company that holds controlling or strategic stakes in African internet companies, targeting Africa’s surging consumer class. In this guest post, he gives 5 reasons why retailers struggle to move online. The internet has proven a dynamic tool for stimulating economic growth…

In Nigeria, online taxi hailing services are gradually getting popular especially with the official launch of Uber, Easy Taxi, Tranzit.ng and several others. Even with the emergence of these platforms, there are still several issues that are peculiar to Nigerian customers that these companies don’t put into consideration, one of…