Coliba
Africa Investment Venture Capital

GreenTec Invests in Ivory Coast Waste Management Startup, Coliba

GreenTec has announced its investment in Coliba, an innovative recycling and waste management start-up based in Ivory Coast that is

Carbon
Financial Inclusion Fintech Payment

Carbon (Paylater) Launches USSD Service to Boost Financial Inclusion

Carbon formerly Paylater, has launched a USSD service to make it easier for Nigerians with limited access to smartphones or

SIM Card
Government RegTech Security

Minister Directs NCC to Use NIN as Prerequisite For SIM Card Registration

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Pantami has directed the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to use the

VAT
Government Social Media Telecom

Nigerians Complain on Twitter as Telcos Commence Charge of New 7.5% VAT on Data and Calls

Nigerians have taken to Twitter to complain as telecommunication companies commence charge of the new 7.5% Value Added Tax (VAT)

Data
Government Internet Telecom

Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Says Data Price Slash Will Happen

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami, has reiterated that prices of data in the country will

OPay
Business Payment

OPay Launches Own USSD Code For Non-Internet Transactions

OPay has launched *955#, a USSD code, it says, will make non-internet transactions simple, easy and seamless for Nigerians. The

Jumia
Africa Business Ecommerce

Update: Jumia Confirms Travelstart Has Taken Over its Travel Business in Nigeria

Earlier today, Techawk broke the news that  Jumia has shut down Jumia Travel, its hotels and flight market place in

Jumia
Business Ecommerce

“Brands Can Now Advertise on Jumia’s Platforms to Reach a Wider Audience”- Martins

Nigeria’s leading e-commerce platform, Jumia, has opened up its e-commerce platform to brands and corporate organisations to advertise. The company’s

Migo
Fintech Investment Loans

Nigeria Cloud Based Credit Startup, Migo Raises $20m Investment, Expands to Brazil

Migo formerly known as Mines.io has expanded to Brazil after raising $20 million Series B investment led by Valor Group

Venture Capital For Africa
Africa Entrepreneurship Event

Venture Capital For Africa Announces 12 Startups For 2019 Venture Showcase

Venture Capital for Africa (VC4A) has announced the 12 ventures (11 Series A and 1 Seed+) for its 2019 Venture