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Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) has revealed a global price increase, resulting in a higher…
TikTok has become a vital tool for creativity, marketing, and connection worldwide, especially in Africa,…
TikTok, a platform known for its viral videos and creative trends, is proving to be…
The distinctions between fact and fiction have become hazy in the era of algorithms and…
Microsoft Copilot vs Meta.AI: Which is the Better AI for Enterprises? In the world of…
Education unfortunately stays as one of the most critical challenges in Africa, with stark differences…
Artificial Intelligence is changing the way we work, and ChatGPT has become one of the…
As holiday shopping heats up, so does the rise in online scams. To tackle this…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a draft regulatory framework designed to tackle the…
The Nasarawa State chapter of the Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria…
The Federal Government has launched a free Artificial Intelligence (AI) Academy. Inaugurated by Chief Uche…
PBR Life Sciences, a groundbreaking healthcare startup, has announced its $1 million pre-seed funding round…
The fashion industry in Africa has always been rich with culture and craftsmanship, but the…
After months of decline, Nigeria’s mobile subscription base has rebounded, reaching 157.3 million active lines…
BUSINESS
BuuPass, a leading startup in the travel industry, has achieved remarkable milestones, having sold over 16 million travel tickets and generated more than US$100 million in total value of goods sold. The company has also participated in the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa and received backing from the Google for…
Bamboo, a Nigerian investment app that enables Africans to trade U.S. stocks, has achieved a significant milestone by securing a U.S. broker-dealer licence through its affiliate, Bamboo Securities L.L.C. This accomplishment makes Bamboo the first Nigerian fintech to obtain such a licence, opening up exciting possibilities for retail and corporate…
MTN, Africa’s second-largest mobile network operator, is set to broaden its service offerings in South Africa by entering the banking sector. The company plans to leverage its extensive customer base to provide accessible banking services, particularly targeting underserved communities. This strategic move aims to enhance financial inclusion and provide consumers…
Kenyan fintech startup Leja has achieved a significant milestone by processing US$2 billion in B2B payments since launching its B2B payments service earlier this year. This remarkable achievement underscores Leja’s commitment to bridging the gap between micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and financial institutions, empowering small businesses by streamlining…
Startup
The European Union-funded FUNGUO programme, in partnership with CRDB Bank’s iMBEJU initiative, has proudly unveiled…
The MineTech Hub, one of ten sector-specific pan-African innovation and acceleration hubs established across the…
Proparco has announced a significant $5 million investment in the Equator Africa Fund through its…
The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), in collaboration with Rolling Energy,…
Moroccan B2B retail-tech startup Z has successfully secured US$1.05 million in funding from local venture…
Billboxx, a Nigerian fintech company specializing in invoicing and cash flow solutions for small and…
people
Former cryptocurrency leader Alex Mashinsky has pleaded guilty to two fraud charges. The founder and…
MTN Group has announced the appointment of Sandile Gwala as an independent non-executive director, effective…
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has announced his retirement, the company revealed on Monday. This decision…
Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa, the current CEO of Naspers South Africa, will be appointed as an executive…
The board of directors at MTN Group has decided to extend the contract of CEO…
PalmPay, a pan-African fintech operating in three countries, has appointed Femi Hanson as the new…
Cryptocurrency
Former cryptocurrency leader Alex Mashinsky has pleaded guilty to two fraud charges. The founder and…
Mercy Corps Ventures (MCV) has announced the fourth round of its Crypto for Good Fund…
Bitcoin surged to a record high, surpassing $81,000 on Monday amid optimism for a crypto-friendly…
The cryptocurrency market surged to new highs on Wednesday, driven by optimism following former President…
Ethereum has taken its place as one of the most popular and profitable digital assets…
Nigerian authorities have dropped all charges against Tigran Gambaryan, an executive at Binance, allowing him…