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Random or not so random suspensions are currently ongoing on Twitter
Like Thanos’ infinity gauntlet, Twitter has been suspending accounts in a seemingly random manner.…
Diageo invests $219 million in renewable energy for its African operations
Diageo PLC, the UK based beverages producing company best known for such consumer staples as Guinness Stout, Johnny Walker Whiskey, Smirnoff Vodka and Ciroc eau-de-vie has announced a $219 million dol…
Ilara Health raises $735k to deliver affordable diagnostic services in Kenya
Nairobi-based Ilara Health raised $735k to power its operations in the East African country.…
Pickmeup launches first ever online ride-hailing service in Abeokuta
First of its kind, Pickmeup Ride launches as a pioneering online ride-hailing service in Abeokuta…
Report: Nigerian startups raised $24.7 million in Q2 2019, 40% higher than Q1
Nigerian Startup Funding Report for Q2 2019 shows that startups raised more funds than they did in Q1 2019 but less than Q2 2018.…
NCC slams a combined fine of ₦136 million on Airtel and 9mobile
Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has fined Airtel and 9mobile the combined sum of ₦136 million for violating the Do-Not-Disturb directives among others.…
Social Media Roundup: Best Rapper in Africa
This week on social media; reviving rap in Nigeria powered by Blaqbonez, men showed off their partners on #NationalGirlfriendsDay and more stories.…
Lagos-based mobile solutions startup, GONA raises multi-million dollar fund for expansion
GONA is a mobile solutions startup headquartered in China but with primary operations in Lagos. The startup recently announced the completion of a multi-million dollar Pre-A round of financing.…
At least 2 Samsung phones have exploded in Nigeria in the past 6 months
In the last 6 months, 2 Samsung phones have exploded in Lagos, Nigeria…
Ventures Platform appoints new leadership, as founder steps aside
Ventures Platform Executive Director, Kola Aina, steps down from some of his roles at the company. Appoints 3 new CEOs…
Nigerian fintech startups PiggyVest and Cowrywise are scaling up to become digital banks
Earlier today, two Nigerian fintech startups PiggyVest and Cowrywise announced new products that provide users with dedicated virtual account numbers, making them somewhat digital banks.…
MEST Africa is possibly on a path of restructuring
With the exit of its key personnel, could it be safe to say that the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology is on a path of restructuring?…
Google officially announces ‘Nigerian English Voice’ and other new products
Google has officially announced a Nigerian voice for its services, maps for motorcycle and other exciting products at its 3rd Google for Nigeria event…
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.…
Social Media Roundup: #NoToRuga
This week on social media; Nigerians kick against Ruga, COZA pastor drama continues and more stories.…
Join us for the July edition of Techpoint Pitch Friday
July edition of Techpoint Pitch Friday is back. Join us.…
Why it may take a while before SafeBoda launches in Lagos
After rumours of launch in Nigeria, East African motorcycle hailing startup, SafeBoda’s ship is yet to berth. Here’s a possible reason for the delay.…
Social Media Roundup: How to respectfully ask someone to get off your seat
This week on social media; Wole Soyinka, Tonye cole and the window seat, Busola Dalolo accuses COZA pastor of raping her and other stories.…
China-Africa Startup connect: Learn the secret to Chinese business scaling
Techpoint and Hub One are partnering Transsion Future Hub to host a Chinese-African startup connect event.…