Education
Edtech Education

How uLesson is Restoring Confidence in Nigeria’s Crippling Education System

Ramshackle primary and secondary schools, low-quality teachers, ill-equipped libraries, and laboratories dominate the education system in Nigeria today. Unfortunately, successive

Jumia
Ecommerce Jumia

Ghana Post, Jumia Partner to Boost e-Commerce Penetration in Ghana

Jumia, has partnered with Ghana Post, the nation’s postal operator, to expand its market-presence in Ghana. The partnership will see

Visa
Cryptocurrency

Visa Launches Crypto Advisory Services to Help Partners Advance Their Crypto Journey

Visa, the global leader in digital payments, has announced the launch of Visa’s Global Crypto Advisory Practice, an offering within Visa

Cairo Angels
Investment

Cairo Angels Announces First Close of Cairo Angels Syndicate Fund (CASF)

Cairo Angels, the Middle East and Africa’s leading network of business angels, has announced the first close of the Cairo

GIGM
Mobility Technology

GIGM Adds Bill Payment, e-Wallet Features to its App

GIG Mobility (GIGM), a Nigerian tech-driven mobility firm, has announced the addition of ‘bill payment and e-wallet’ features to its

Kwara
Financial Inclusion Financial Services Fintech Funding Investment Venture Capital

Kenya’s Kwara to Build Digital Bank For Credit Unions With $4m Funding

Kwara, a Kenyan fintech startup, has secured a $4 million investment to build a digital bank for credit unions. The

uLesson
Edtech Education Funding Investment Venture Capital

African Edtech Startup, uLesson Closes $15m Series B Funding Round

uLesson, an African edtech startup, has closed a $15 million Series B investment from Tencent, Nielsen Ventures, and existing investors

African Blockchain Lab
Cryptocurrency Funding Investment Product Launch Venture Capital

African Blockchain Lab Bags $6m to Boost Crypto Adoption in Africa

African Blockchain Lab has raised $6 million in pre-Series-A funding to drive the mass adoption of digital assets in Africa

GetEquity
Funding Venture Capital

GetEquity Launches Dealroom Product to Accelerate African Venture Funding

GetEquity, a Lagos-based technology startup redefining the venture capital and startup financing landscape, has announced the launch of Dealroom — a suite

Bolt
Ride-hailing

Bolt Adds 3% to Rider’s Fare to Cover ‘Increase in Operating Cost’

Bolt, the ride-hailing firm, has introduced an additional 3 percent booking fee to cover the increase in operating cost. This