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TurnStay, a South African travel-focused fintech has secured $2 million in seed funding to expand its innovative payment infrastructure across…

In today’s digital world, receiving calls from hidden or unknown numbers isn’t just annoying, it can be dangerous. Across the…

In a quest towards reshaping retail in the developing world, South African startup Flood has secured $2.5 million in seed…

African startups have been invited to apply for the MTN Cloud Accelerator Programme, a 12-week initiative designed to provide growth-stage…

In a world where tech ecosystems often leave young African girls behind, 17-year-old Camille Ananyi is changing the narrative. Through…

Cairo-based digital procurement startup Suplyd has secured $2 million in pre-Series A funding to expand its platform and strengthen Egypt’s…

South Africa’s municipalities are entering a new era in energy management. Amid chronic load-shedding, rising tariffs, and a fragile national…

A South African energy startup, Utility Trading and Consulting Services (UtCS), is breaking new ground in the country’s electricity sector…

In today’s highly competitive job market, where millions of professionals are competing globally for limited remote roles, packaging yourself correctly…

Dele lived in Surulere, a vibrant and bustling neighbourhood in Lagos. Despite its reputation for being one of the more…

Microsoft has joined Nvidia as the second company to surpass a $4 trillion market valuation, cementing its place at the…

Africa’s fast-growing tech ecosystem is set for a major test of innovation as Data Science Nigeria (DSN) launches the Wokkahthon…

Nigerian electric mobility startup MAX has unveiled West Africa’s first solar-powered battery swap station, a milestone the company says will…

A Ghanaian fintech startup, Affinity, is redefining access to financial services for the country’s largely unbanked population, particularly informal sector…

Nigerian corporate travel startup Treepz has officially launched operations in Canada, securing the University of Toronto’s African Impact Initiative as…

Applications have opened for the US$2 million Milken-Motsepe Prize, a global competition aimed at supporting African companies using artificial intelligence…

In Johannesburg, South Africa, an African fintech startup, Squirrel Away, has launched the country’s first investment gifting app, allowing users…

The world of sports entertainment is mourning the loss of one of its most iconic figures. Hulk Hogan, the legendary…

As climate disasters escalate, from Nigeria’s deadly floods to record heatwaves scorching Europe and North America, the next chapter of…

In a strategic move to consolidate its position in the generative AI ecosystem, Meta, formerly Facebook, has acquired Egyptian voice…

Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has announced sweeping reforms to fast-track the digitization of non-banking financial services (NBFS), positioning the…

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced a new AI application for children, dubbed Baby Grok, through his artificial intelligence venture,…

The third edition of the Africa Money & DeFi Summit West Africa is set to take place in Accra, Ghana,…

African venture builder 54 Collective, formerly known as Founders Factory Africa, has ceased its venture studio operations after a legal…

In a visit that underscores the expanding frontiers of global innovation and cultural diplomacy, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan,…

A Nigerian computer scientist has been awarded the highly competitive National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award for pioneering research into…

Nigeria’s API-first SaaS startup Thrivyx has joined the LaunchUp programme by global venture builder FasterCapital, aiming to scale its secure,…

Nigeria’s tech community is in mourning following the untimely death of Abiola Elijah Olaniran, the visionary founder of Gamsole and…

In a rare intersection of viral spectacle and corporate governance, Astronomer CEO Andy Byron has stepped down after a video…

“Yes, I moved into the USA in 2005. Maybe not in the manner that is now teasingly termed as Japa,”…

From Nairobi, Kenya, a logistics technology startup, Leta has launched operations in Ghana, marking its seventh active market in sub-Saharan…

Imagine startups replacing state capitals in Nigeria. From Flutterwave in Lagos to RiceAfrika in Kebbi, and NEICCOB in conflict-scarred Borno, a…

As tributes pour in for Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the revered Awujale of Ijebuland, Nigerians remember a royal figure whose…

In Egypt, Nigerian-born international payments platform LemFi has officially expanded operations to Cairo, marking a significant step in its ambition…

Thinkroom and The Oracle Group have partnered to launch the Oracle Innovate Lab, a six-month founder-focused programme designed to support…

The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) has announced the launch of its newly evolved AI Startup Programme, a fully-funded,…

AfamiaGroup, a venture capital company based in California, USA, has announced a $25 million deployment plan for 2025, aimed at…

From Cape Town, South Africa, a region where flashy consumer apps and crypto wallets often dominate headlines, South Africa’s Stitch…

Adedeji Oladejo is a Nigerian-born engineer who is gaining international recognition for leading cloud innovation efforts at Amazon Web Services…

Africa’s tech ecosystem has experienced exponential growth in the past decade, driven by a young population, increased internet penetration, and…

In a move to reshape in-store consumer payments in South Africa, fintech innovators, Float and Adumo have announced a strategic…

In a move to reshape in-store consumer payments in South Africa, fintech innovators, Float and Adumo have announced a strategic…

Dubai, UAE, BioSapien, a UAE-based biotechnology startup, has extended its pre-Series A funding round to more than $8 million following…

The sudden shutdown of Nigerian fintech startup Okra has reignited expert conversations about the sustainability of venture-backed tech ventures in…

When Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen assumed the role of Managing Director/CEO of NIGCOMSAT Ltd in August 2023, she brought a challenge…

Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has been elected Vice Chair of the International Telecommunication…

The Lagos State Assembly has summoned ride-hailing giants Uber, Bolt, and inDrive to address pressing issues affecting the sector. According…

As artificial intelligence continues to shape the future of global industry and innovation, few names have risen as impactfully as…

A leading African Pay-TV operator, Multichoice Group, has reported a significant decline in revenue from its Nigerian operations. According to…

A Poland-based sports technology startup, ReSpo.Vision, has secured €4.2 million, approximately US$4.5 million, in its latest fundraising round. The fund…

Mexico’s antitrust watchdog, COFECE, is ruling on whether Google has built an illegal monopoly in digital advertising in the country.…

Two innovative founders, Ife Johnson and Justin Ziegler, are steering efforts at Juicyway, a fast-growing fintech startup re-shaping cross-border payments…

This is the latest story in our People Spotlight Series (PSS) of distinguished personalities across the globe who are shaping…

African cross-border payments platform, Chipper Cash, is the latest in a string of tech companies to announce layoffs, citing financial…

If you are among those who haven’t quite figured out their ideal career path, fret not. Many of us don’t…

Hon. (Dr.) Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Nigeria’s incumbent and youngest Minister of Interior, is a distinguished ICT professional and infrastructural development expert…

Helping a young child acquire a success mind-set can have a profound impact on their future achievements and overall well-being.…

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, certain trailblazers emerge, reshaping industries and inspiring generations to come.  Juliet Ehimuan, a remarkable…

Greenbles, a Lagos-based agtech startup, has launched an electronic service portal as it looks to push its mission of leveraging…

Recently, a Nigerian HR-Tech startup, Pade HCM —led by CEO Seye Bandele, secured a $500k pre-seed from a pool of…

The deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) has continued to see an upward trajectory in the industry. …

Remember a couple of years back, Shahzada Dawood, a prominent figure in Pakistan’s business world and one of the country’s…

SPEECH BY HONOURABLE (DR.) OLUBUNMI TUNJI-OJO, MINISTER OF INTERIOR ON “HARNESSING TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION: A STRATEGIC SOLUTION TO INSECURITY”, AT THE…

The business and marketing landscape in the mobility industry, like other sectors, can be a fascinating adventure with unexpected twists,…

Are you looking to enhance your power supply while reducing your reliance on traditional petrol? Converting your petrol generator to…

Renowned social commentator Reno Omokri has ignited a debate on the relevance of traditional university degrees in today’s rapidly evolving…

On the last page of most classical novels, you read about lovers who got married, and “lived happily ever after.”…

You are not alone if you want to relocate to Canada as many foreigners have done to find purpose and…

This is one of our stories in the People Spotlight Series (PSS) of distinguished personalities across the globe that are…

The upsetting news of earthquake in Turkey-Syria has continued to generated attention across the globe, with death toll at 24,596…

Car hailing business is suddenly becoming a common transportation feature in Ilorin, a sharp contrast of what it used to…

Getting into the cybersecurity industry can be a life-changing story for anyone, but the process of entering the space can…

A Nigerian-led tech agency, Cybergate Technologies, has announced launching an academy arm of its organization to train future cybersecurity professionals…

Two innovative founders, Ife Johnson and Justin Ziegler, are steering efforts at Juicyway, a fast-growing fintech startup re-shaping cross-border payments…

Udoh Emmanuel Oluwadamilare, a former student of Royal Legend Academy in Ikorodu, Lagos, has been hailed for achieving an impressive…

In an era marked by technological advancements and the interconnectedness of the global community, the unfolding events of a military…

A maritime fintech startup, Shipfinex has secured $1.5 million in seed funding to advance its blockchain-based platform. The funding is…

I was ten years old the first time I read a Yoruba novel – Ògbójú Ọdẹ Nínú Igbó Irúnmọlẹ̀ by…

Spanning to sixty years after the death of the renowned Yorùbá writer, novelist and epic storyteller, Daniel Olorunfemi Fagunwa, reckoned…

Yetunde Christianah, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Olanrewaju, and Ayoade David, son of Mr. And Mrs. Kikiowo, exchanged vows on…

TLP Advisory has revealed that 49% of Nigerian startups, founded in the last decade, generate less than ₦10 million ($6,000)…

A Lagos-based tech for agriculture startup, Greenbles Agtech, has announced a new partnership deal with Honda Manufacturing (Nig.) Limited (HMN)…

Nigerian documentary photographer and content creator, Taofeek Ibrahim, has announced receiving a payment of $67 from Twitter.  The news was…

Fast-rising UK-based talent, Adeyinka Adetoyi (popularly known as Ayinkulebe), is a Nigerian-born filmmaker who hails from Ila-Orangun, an ancient town…

Starlink’s recent decision to suspend its 97% price hike for Nigerian subscribers is evidence to the power of regulatory pushback…

1. THE INTRO: This crazy movie, before you even gain a sight of anything on the screen, titillates you with…

Africa’s fastest-growing fintech, Moniepoint, has raised an impressive $110 million in equity financing, to ensure expanded digital payment and banking…

In a surprising move, technology giant Microsoft has laid off its entire ethics and society team within the artificial intelligence…

Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Threads, has suspended accounts dedicated to monitoring the private jet travels of prominent…

In Ojokoro, Abule-Egba, a suburb in the Ifako-Ijaye Local Government Area of Lagos State, the alias “Baba Ileogbo” resonates with…

Vincent Okezie was a 15-year old secondary school boy in 2022 when he set four Guinness World Records. He hails…

A digital lending software platform in Nigeria fintech, Lendsqr, has revealed that it is injecting $600,000 (NGN1 billion) into the…

Google had announced the addition of a stylish new facelift on the web platform of Google Calendar. The facelift aligning…

Threads, the new app by Meta, offers a platform for engaging in real-time conversations and connecting with like-minded individuals. If…

A public relations (PR) and communications training programme, The Future is Female Mentorship Programme, has announced 20 remarkable finalists for…

The winner at Wema Bank’s just concluded Hackaholics 5.0 has appreciated the commitment of Wema Bank’s crew in holding such…

THE END OF A LAGOS POLITICAL GLADIATOR -Alhaji Chief Adelaja Saibu Mohammed (aka Baba Ile-Ogbo) -APC Apex Leader, Ojokoro Ifako…

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology continues to take centre stage, with more teams deploying it to accelerate how they work,…

In the last 48 hours, the name Emdee Tiamiyu has probably been the most searched word by Nigerians on the…

In an effort to ensure online safety, a short-form video hosting service, TikTok, owned by Chinese internet company, ByteDance, has…