Uber
Business Startup Technology

Uber Follows Lyft’s Footsteps, Files Paperwork to go Public

Uber Technologies Inc. has followed in the footsteps of rival Lyft Inc., filing for a confidential initial public offering, according to an

Business Entrepreneurship Transport

Q&A With Uche Okafor, Country Manager, Taxify Nigeria

What is your vision for  Taxify in Nigeria?  By improving the user experience and creating social value, Taxify has been able

Accelerator Africa Entrepreneurship Social Entrepreneurship Startup

12 African Startups Selected For the Land Accelerator in Kenya

World Resources Institute (WRI), in partnership with Fledge, has launched a 4-day Land Accelerator to train and mentor 12 entrepreneurs from seven

Business Innovation Technology Transport

Waymo Launches Self-driving Taxi Service in US

Alphabet Inc’s Waymo has launched a significant development in its costly, decade-long quest for autonomous transportation: self-driving taxis that actually

Logistics
Business Entrepreneurship Funding Investment Startup Transport

World Bank’s IFC Invest  $6m in Nigeria’s Logistics Startup, Kobo360 

The IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, has announced a $6-million equity investment in Nigerian tech startup Kobo360. The startup’s

Entertainment

Marvel Announces Release Date, Tittle +Trailer For Avengers 4

Marvel has announced the release date, title and trailer for Avengers 4. Avengers: Endgame is the official title for the final

Huawei
Business Government

Japan to Ban Government Use of Huawei & ZTE Products

Japan is to ban government use of telecoms products made by Chinese tech giants Huawei and ZTE due to concerns

Edtech Entrepreneurship Innovation Hub Startup Technology

GE Nigeria Launches e-learning Portal at Lagos Garage Week 2018

The portal was launched during GE’s Lagos Garage Week 2018, a year-end series of events held annually at the Lagos

Africa

14 Nigerian Startups Selected For the Next 100 African Startup Initiative in Egypt

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank, has announced the winners of  The Next 100 African Startup Initiative that will

Jumia
Business Ecommerce Press Release

Jumia Unveils 12/12 Campaign To Promote Yuletide Shopping

Dozens of free spa and travel tickets to be won; concert tickets giveaways; and free data and party packs Jumia