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Top Story: How Lagos Drivers Can Benefit from LagRide’s New Roll Out of 100 Electric Cars
LagRide, the Lagos State government-backed e-hailing service operated by CIG Group has unveiled 100 new electric cars, reinforcing the company’s commitment to cleaner, smarter, and more reliable urban mobility.
The new fleet addition comes as part of LagRide’s ongoing strategy to expand its vehicle numbers weekly, ensuring riders can meet growing demand, particularly during the busy end-of-year period.
Adeniyi Saliu, Executive Director of LagRide, emphasised the company’s focus on environmentally friendly and technologically advanced transport solutions.
“The fleet expansion is designed to create thousands of dignified jobs across operations, maintenance and driver pathways, while improving daily life for residents and visitors,” Saliu said.
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On Startup Spotlight:
What Street Wallet’s Acquisition of Digitip Means for South African Fintech
South African fintech Street Wallet, has acquired Digitip, a local startup, for an undisclosed amount. Street Wallet’s acquisition of Digitip marks a significant step in reshaping digital payments for South Africa’s economy.
Street Wallet founder and CEO, Kosta Scholiadis described the acquisition as part of a broader strategy to transform digital payments in Africa’s informal sector.
“Together, we are setting a new standard for digital payments in the informal sector,” Scholiadis said.
The team says Street Wallet’s acquisition of Digitip signals a movement to provide faster payouts, lower transaction fees, and inclusive financial tools that benefit millions of informal workers often excluded from traditional banking systems.
Quadri Adejumo brings you all the details. Read here.
Also Read:
How Tanzanian Agri-Tech Startup MazaoHub Plans to Scale Climate-Smart Farming with Newly Secured $2m Funding. Yakub Abdulrasheed brings us the details, here.
Quote of the Day:
“Any sufficiently advanced technology is equivalent to magic.” – Arthur C. Clarke.
Thank you for joining me yet again this evening. Stay safe, and see you tomorrow for the next tech newsletter.
Best, Quadri
