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Kenyan Fintech Startup Churpy Gets $1m Backing From Global Investors

Musa Suleiman 03/30/2022

Egypt’s Otida Raises $340k Pre-seed Funding to Alleviate Pains of Diabetes

Mohammed Mane 03/30/2022

YC-backed CredPal Bags $15m to Scale its BNPL Product Across Africa

Mohammed Mane 03/29/2022

Cameroon’s Waspito Bags $2.7m Seed Funding Round

Ester Adams 03/29/2022

Egyptian Fantasy Football Startup, Eksab Closes $3m Seed Round

Musa Suleiman 03/29/2022

How to Monetise TikTok in Nigeria

By Adebayo Trevor / 07/17/2025

With over 37 million Nigerian users, TikTok has evolved into more than just a video-sharing app—it’s now a full-fledged revenue-generating...

Nigerian Appointed As Jumia Nigeria CEO, 5 Years After Juliet Anammah’s Exit

By Musa Suleiman / 07/16/2025

Jumia, the African ecommerce firm, has announced the appointment of Temidayo Ojo as the new CEO of Jumia Nigeria. Ojo...

Nigerian Appointed As Jumia Nigeria CEO, 5 Years After Juliet Anammah’s Exit

5 Cheapest Android Phones Under ₦30,000 in Nigeria

By Ester Adams / 07/15/2025

If you're on a tight budget and need a reliable Android phone under ₦30,000, you're in luck. Whether it's for...

5 Cheapest Android Phones Under ₦30,000 in Nigeria

MoneyBadger Raises $400K to Expand Bitcoin Payments in Retail Stores

By Oluwasegun / 07/15/2025

MoneyBadger, the South African crypto payments startup, has raised $400,000 (R7 million) in a pre-seed funding round led by P1...

MoneyBadger Raises $400K to Expand Bitcoin Payments in Retail Stores

Engage Capital Bids $24.5M to Acquire Lipa Later

By Adebayo Trevor / 07/15/2025

Engage Capital has submitted a $24.5 million (KES 3.17 billion) bid to acquire Lipa Later, the buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) company that...

Engage Capital Bids $24.5M to Acquire Lipa Later

Roqqu Acquires Kenya’s Flitaa

By Musa Suleiman / 07/14/2025

Roqqu, a Nigerian cryptocurrency startup, has acquired Flitaa, a Kenya‑based crypto exchange. This marks the first-ever publicly confirmed intra‑African crypto...

Buhari and the Digital Age: A Legacy of Growth and Control

By Adebayo Trevor / 07/14/2025

As Nigerians reflect on the life and leadership of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on July 13, 2025,...

Buhari and the Digital Age: A Legacy of Growth and Control

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Launches with Sleek Design and AI Power

By Adebayo Trevor / 07/10/2025

Samsung has officially unveiled its latest flagship foldable phone — the Galaxy Z Fold 7 — and it's already generating...

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Launches with Sleek Design and AI Power

JAMB 2025 Cut-Off Marks Released

By Ester Adams / 07/10/2025

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced the cut-off marks for the 2025/2026 admissions into Nigerian tertiary...

Goodwell and Alitheia Invest in Hinckley E-Waste Recycling

By Mohammed Mane / 07/09/2025

Goodwell Investments and Alitheia Capital have announced their investment in Hinckley E-Waste Recycling Ltd. This impact-focused funding will enable the Nigeria-based recycler to...