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Tunisian Insurtech Startup PAYDAY Secures Pre-Seed Funding, Valued at $3M. Why It Matters

Tunisian insurtech startup PAYDAY has closed a pre-seed financing round that places its valuation at US$3 million, marking a major milestone for the young...

Gigbanc Launches Gigconnect 2025 Event to Empower Africa’s Freelancers and Digital Entrepreneurs 

Africa’s gig and digital economy is evolving, and in response to this momentum, Gigbanc has announced Gigconnect 2025, an inaugural event designed to empower...

Nigerian Startup Rana Energy Secures $3 Million to Expand AI-Driven Clean Energy Services Across Africa

Nigeria’s Rana Energy, a rising star in the continent’s clean-tech sector, has raised $3 million in pre-seed funding to scale its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered...

EXCLUSIVE: Inside CircleFunds’ Mission to Digitise Nigeria’s Ajo Savings System Through Technology

For decades, millions of Nigerians have relied on Ajo and Esusu: informal group savings systems built on mutual trust and social accountability. Now, CircleFunds...

Nigeria Deports 192 Foreign Cybercrime Convicts in Sweeping Crackdown Led by EFCC. What we know

Nigeria has deported 192 foreign nationals convicted of cyber-terrorism, internet fraud, and related financial crimes in Lagos, marking one of the largest cybercrime enforcement...

Lagos-Based Ule Homes Emerges Winner at Moonshot Startup Battlefield, Secures $10,000 Grant

Ule Homes, a Lagos-based property technology startup, has been crowned the overall winner of the TC Startup Battlefield at Moonshot 2025, earning a $10,000...

How Kenya’s Jahazii is Helping African Workers Access Their Wages Before Payday

Kenyan fintech startup, Jahazii has raised $400,000 in pre-seed funding to accelerate its mission of building a workforce operating system for Africa. According to the...

How ZitraPay is Easing FX Crises for Nigerian Businesses to Connect with Global Market

In a climate where foreign exchange (FX) scarcity continues to cripple Nigeria’s private sector, fintech startup ZitraPay is emerging as a vital bridge for...

Inside Ogun Digital Summit: How a Local Idea is Becoming One of Nigeria’s Most Influential Tech Gatherings

The Ogun Digital Summit (ODS) is set to return on 20 November 2025 at the June 12 Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, reaffirming its role...

How Abike Dabiri-Erewa Is Driving Business Growth Via Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit

As Nigeria seeks to strengthen its economic foundations and attract global investment, one of the key strategies emerging under the leadership of Dr. Abike...

How Kapil Chandwani’s ANRAK is Building the Intelligence Layer Powering the Next Era of AI

ANRAK, a London-based technology company, is building the intelligence layer that underpins the next generation of artificial intelligence. As AI systems become more deeply embedded...

Kuunda: How This Tanzania Startup Is Making Digital Loans Easier for Africans

While digital lenders like FairMoney, Carbon and M-KOPA dominate headlines, Kuunda, a Tanzanian B2B fintech solutions provider, has become one of the most influential...

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