OPay raises $120 million series B fund to scale in Nigeria and enter other African markets while improving high-frequency usage services on the payment platform.…
3 startups graduate from Itanna second cohort accelerator programme
Honeywell Group-backed corporate VC, Itanna releases the second batch of startups from its accelerator programme while revealing plans to support startups transitioning into West African markets…
OPay suspends OBus service, claims to be reviewing business model
Barely three months after its beta launch in Lagos, OBus — OPay’s public bus-hailing service — has reportedly suspended operations indefinitely.…
Nigerian fintech startup, Osemo Borealis is promoting financial inclusion for unbanked businesses
Accessing loans at an affordable interest rate without collateral can be quite a pain for unbanked businesses. Osemo Borealis, a blend of digital and traditional banking, offers relief to small busine…
Highlights from the town hall meeting with Jack Dorsey and the Twitter team at Techpoint Africa
Twitter team led by Jack Dorsey, in a town hall meeting at Techpoint’s headquarters, revealed the reasons behind the visit his and plans the company has for Africa, especially Nigeria. Here are …
Is your startup failing? Tell your employees
Transparency with employees about business growth may not prevent imminent lay offs, but it will lessen the heartbreak that comes with sudden job loss. Here is why and how startup founders should prep…
Kobo360 is planning an expansion into North Africa, Asia and the Middle East
Following a recent East Africa expansion and a mandate to enter 10 new African countries by the end of 2020, Kobo360 now eyes the global market, particularly Latin America, South Asia and the Middle E…
From Katsina to the world: How Abdulhakim Bashir, founder of AI startup, Chiniki Guard, rose to international prominence
Success can be attained regardless of background. Here is the story of how Abdulhakim Bashir, a Katsina-born software engineer, who built an AI-based security solution made it to the global stage desp…
Nigeria’s Internet market is more consolidated than competitive and startups bear the brunt
Typical assessment of Nigeria’s internet market is that it is quite competitive. But this report explores findings that show that it is more consolidated. Click to see the findings…
Agritech startup, Farm Fresh connects farmers with Gambian nationals home and abroad
Farm Fresh, a Gambian agritech startup is bridging the gap between farmers and consumers, while also delivering food to relatives of Gambians abroad…
CcHUB has launched an EdTech hub in TASUED to contribute to research in education, plans to support MSc and PhD students
In a move to further foster innovation in the Nigerian education technology ecosystem, CcHUB launches EdTech hub in TASUED to support the development of teachers-in-training…
Eyowo launches as a digital bank, will serve businesses with its retail banking tool
On Thursday, Eyowo launched as a digital bank which makes use of mobile numbers to enable peer-to-peer transactions. It has also included businesses in its service offerings with Eyowo Retail.…
Nigerian fintech startup, F&K Savings, makes provision for the non-tech-savvy populace
In an age of fast technological advancement and increased use of mobile phones to access services, F&K Savings provides fintech solution which does not leave those who are not tech-savvy behind…
How Nigerian VR startups are warming their way into mainstream acceptance
The term ‘Virtual Reality’ is no longer a buzzword in Nigeria. While the nascent industry is yet to get full mainstream acceptance in the country, existing VR startups are gaining more con…
TemTem’s funding round may be a good omen for Algerian tech startups
TemTem, an app-based ride-hailing and taxi startup recently raised $4million in series A funding round to set record as the highest funding round in Algeria…
Network glitches are preventing users from accessing online savings platform, PiggyVest
Network glitches are causing an interruption in operations of online savings platform, PiggyVest…
WASTiNNOVA is delivering smart waste disposal solutions to Zimbabwean health facilities
WASTiNNOVA is a technological solution created to solve biomedical waste management challenges in Zimbabwe…
Akure’s position as a promising haven for tech innovation in Nigeria might be under threat
Startups are moving out of Akure. Does this development affect its position as a haven for tech innovation?…
EchoVC-backed startup, NextCounsel provides automated solutions for legal service providers in Nigeria and Ghana
NextCounsel is a startup that is improving lives by automating tedious repetitive tasks for legal providers in Nigeria and Ghana…
Is MEST and YC portfolio startup, Tress on an indefinite hiatus?
Hyped as African women’s ‘everything hair’ go-to platform, Tress App is taking a break that seems to be getting too long…