Stakeholders in the Nigerian internet and tech space want the yet-to-be-appointed Communications Minister to focus on a couple of things, one of which is access.…
Ethiopia is welcoming foreign investors to its budding internet startup space
The Ethiopian government is working on bringing in more foreign investors to power its budding internet startup space.…
ORide: Opera’s endgame isn't just about the motorcycle-hailing market
What Opera’s entry into the motorcycle e-hailing market means for the Nigerian mobile payment market.…
Questions about MTN Nigeria’s listing and impending Airtel IPO on the local exchange
Following the listing of MTN Nigeria on the local stock exchange, another leading telco is already planning to get listed on the local exchange.…
Social media as the first feasible point of contact for financial services in Africa
The level of social media and instant messaging penetration in Africa has the potential of deepening financial inclusion in the continent.…
Fintech startups are democratising investment opportunities for Nigerians, irrespective of their disposable income
Financial technology startups in Nigeria are breaking down investment opportunities for everyone, irrespective of their disposable income.…
Recent innovations in the public transport system may help drive Nigeria’s cashless initiative
The possibility of cashless initiatives in the public transport system as the key to promoting the Central Bank of Nigeria’s cash-less project.…
MTN Nigeria breaks into top 5, after less than 2 days on the NSE
Barely 48 hours after listing on the market, MTN Nigeria is already making impact on the Nigerian Stock Exchange.…
MTN Nigeria lists on the Nigerian Stock Exchange today, still has more hurdles to cross
As part resolution of its 3-year-long battle with the Nigerian Communications Commission, MTN Nigeria, on Thursday finally listed on the local stock exchange. However, the telecoms giant still has ong…
MTN gets super-agent license from CBN, in bid for a larger share of Nigeria’s financial services space
With its super-agent licence, MTN Nigeria is getting more channels to offer financial services to Nigerians.…
Gona is offering to bring cashless payments and efficiency into public transportation in Nigeria
Beyond enabling seamless cashless payments in the Nigerian public transportation system, Gona wants to bring overall efficiency into the system.…
How Tingo Mobile is connecting African farmers to the world with Nwassa
Tingo Mobile is connecting African farmers to international markets by bringing together every player in the agriculture value chain with its Nwassa platform.…
MaketAam, a new entrant in the online classifieds space, is working to provide value for both buyers and sellers
How MaketAam is taking a new route to provide value to every player (both sellers and buyers alike) in the online marketplace.…
Disney+ proposed launch, Netflix’s local content strategy and what it means for African producers
The impending launch of Disney’s video streaming platform, Netflix’s response in an increasing drive for local content and what this could mean for African content producers and animators…
With plans to expand across West Africa, could Konga get another shot at profitability?
Efforts by Konga, one of the leading eCommerce platforms in Nigeria, to attain profitability within the next couple of years by expanding to other West African countries.…
“Nigerian startups raised $17.6 million in Q1 2019, 8.5% higher than they did in Q1 2018” — Report
Nigerian Startup Funding Report for Q1 2019 shows that startups raised more funds than they did in Q1 2018.…
Jiji’s bold attempt to win Africa and the state of online classifieds on the continent
How the acquisition of OLX by Jiji positions the latter to become the major player in the classifieds sector in Africa.…
Closing its fourth day on the NYSE at $40.07, Jumia overshoots $3 billion valuation mark
By the close of market on Wednesday April 17, 2019, the last trading price for Jumia Technologies was $40.07, a 111% increase from its opening price of $18.95.…
Online sports betting in Africa: Between morality and an opportunity for revenue generation
How some African governments are clamping down on online sports betting, using tax compliance and morality as the bases for their decisions.…
Jumia gets the final nod to list on the New York Stock Exchange
Jumia has gotten the final nod to sell its shares on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), as the registration statement filed by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been d…