9Mobile
Appointment Telecom

Alan Sinfield Appointed New CEO of 9Mobile

Alan Sinfield has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of 9Mobile. Sinfield, a seasoned telecoms expert, has held leadership

e-commerce
Business Partnership

Jumia Partners IrokoTv, MasterCard to Boost Jumia Prime Subscription

Jumia has partnered with IrokoTv and MasterCard to boost Jumia Prime, a monthly subscription service that provides free product delivery for

Paga
Fintech Social Entrepreneurship

Paga Launches New Donation Platform in Response to Coronavirus

Paga has launched Donate.ng, a platform created to connect credible charitable causes and organisations to support and donate while elevating

Sparkle
Fintech Product Launch

Uzoma Dozie, Ex-Diamond Bank CEO Launches Sparkle, a Digital Payment and Lifestyle App

Uzoma Dozie, the former Diamond Bank CEO has launched Sparkle, a digital ecosystem providing financial, lifestyle, and business support services

Acquisition Insurtech

First Bank Exits Insurance Business, Sells 65% Stake to SA’s Sanlam

First Bank of Nigeria has sold its remaining 65% stake in FBN Insurance to Sanlam, South Africa’s largest insurance company.

Releaf Group
Funding Startup

Max.ng and Releaf Group Receive $200k From Zuckerberg-Backed Harambe Entrepreneur Alliance

Nigerian startups-Max.ng and Releaf Group have secured $100,000 funding each from Harambe Entrepreneur Alliance to help them through the economic

Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative
Africa Entrepreneurship Funding

Jack Ma Foundation’s Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative Announces 2020 Ecosystem Partners

Jack Ma Foundation’s Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative (ANPI) has announced local partners from across Africa that will help identify and

Carry1st
Game Interview

Meet Carry1st, a Startup That Wants to Change African Gaming Narrative

Many of the games in Africa are not indigenous to the continent. Despite these, some startups are gradually changing the

Digital Startup Accelerator Program
Accelerator Digital

200 Nigerian Startups Join Forbes Digital Startup Accelerator Program

Following the call for application, 200 Nigerian startups have been selected for the inaugural Forbes Digital Startup Accelerator Program which

BusyMed
Health Investment

South Africa’s BusyMed Raises Funding From VC Investor LionPride

BusyMed, a South African healthtech startup has raised undisclosed funding from LionPride, a Venture Capital Investor. The investment was facilitated