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Starting a business in Nigeria offers immense opportunities, given its dynamic economy and entrepreneurial spirit.…
The electric vehicle (EV) industry has rapidly transformed over the past decade, with two companies…
In today’s increasingly global economy, Nigerians, especially freelancers, remote workers, and digital entrepreneurs, need reliable,…
The Rise of the African Influencer Across Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and now Threads, African influencers…
In the wake of Nigeria’s latest investment scandal, CBEX, a so-called trading platform that trapped…
Africa has traditionally been viewed as a consumer of used vehicles from Asia, Europe, and…
Apply Now: 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Program is Accepting Applications
Google has started accepting applications for the 2025 edition of the Google for Startups Accelerator…
IFC Commits $58 million to Balwin Properties for Affordable, Green Housing Development
Balwin Properties, one of South Africa’s leading residential developers, is set to build over 16,000…
TikTok Introduces ‘Footnotes’ Feature to Boost Transparency and Tackle Misinformation
TikTok has unveiled a new feature called Footnotes, designed to offer users the ability to…
Instagram revealed Blend on Thursday—a new feature that lets you create a unique, personalized Reels…
A U.S. federal judge has ruled that Google violated antitrust laws by monopolizing key segments…
Today, Marvel released an official trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which looks great.…
There was once a time when DSTV was the golden pay-TV source, but in more…
Moniepoint Inc., one of Nigeria’s top fintech companies, has officially launched MonieWorld, a new digital…
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Basata Holding for Financial Payments S.A.E., a prominent fintech company specializing in digital payment solutions, has solidified its presence in Jordan by increasing its stake in MadfoatCom, the country’s leading electronic payment provider, to 25%. This strategic acquisition enhances Basata’s role in promoting digital financial inclusion throughout the region and…
Yango has officially launched a food delivery service in Senegal, expanding its existing offerings of ride-hailing and parcel delivery within its SuperApp. This strategic move not only strengthens Yango’s foothold in Senegal’s digital economy but also heightens competition in the rapidly growing online food delivery sector of the country. To…
Coinbase, a leading player in the global cryptocurrency market, has announced a strategic partnership with Onboard Global, a crypto payments platform, to facilitate seamless buying and selling of cryptocurrencies for users in Nigeria. This collaboration comes in the wake of regulatory challenges faced by Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange,…
Ifeoma Nwobu, the co-founder and chief operating officer of Sendstack, has officially departed from the company, signaling yet another significant change at the Norrsken-backed logistics startup, which has undergone two major pivots in the last five months. While the company has confirmed her exit, it has chosen not to provide…
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Kenyan fintech startup Sevi, which provides stock financing for wholesalers and retailers through its “stock…
Lattice Fund has spearheaded a $1.58 million seed round for Accrue, which the startup plans…
Africa Tech Summit Nairobi has unveiled the 10 African tech ventures that have been selected…
PalmPay, a prominent Nigerian fintech company, is setting its sights on entering the high-stakes remittance…
MoneyHash, an Egyptian fintech startup that offers APIs to help businesses in Africa and the…
South African insurtech company Naked has successfully completed a $38 million (approximately R700 million) Series…
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MTN South Africa has appointed Tumi Chamayou as chief enterprise business officer and Ernest Galelekile…
Tech giant Google has appointed Alex Okosi as the Managing Director for Africa. Before the…
Showmax CEO Yolisa Phahle has stepped down as she prepares to exit MultiChoice and begin…
MTN Group has announced the appointment of Marina Madale as group executive for sustainability and shared value,…
Former President Donald Trump returned to the social media site X with a post on…
It’s-a-him, Mario! According to a tweet from Nintendo, the person behind the voice of Super Mario for…
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Crypto Fest, a leading event for digital currencies and distributed ledger technology in Africa, is…
Scan to Pay, Powered by Ukheshe, has partnered with Xion Global to offer crypto payments on the Scan…
Large Crypto Investors in Bitcoin: What Attracts Them and What are Their BTC Holdings
The emergence of institutional investors in the cryptocurrency sector marks a transformation in the landscape…
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance said on Wednesday it will sell its Russia business to newly-launched exchange…
Three years ago, prominent messaging app Telegram unveiled its plan to build a Web3 ecosystem.…
Yellow Card, Africa’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has teamed up with Moonpay to facilitate straightforward cryptocurrency…