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Registration now open for NITDA Co-Create West Africa Tech Exhibition

The Gage Company, in tandem with the esteemed National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), proudly presents the upcoming NITDA Co-Create West Africa Tech Exhibition, set to hold on February 28th and 29th, 2024, at the illustrious Eko Hotel and Suites. The event promises to be like no other. Fuelled by collaborative efforts across government, technology, […]

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Flutterwave Invests $3 Million in PiggyVest’s Parent Company, PiggyTech

In a recent development, Flutterwave, Africa’s leading startup, has invested $3 million in PiggyTech, the parent company of PiggyVest, a Nigerian fintech known for making saving trendy since mid-2023. The investment deal is structured as a SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity), reflecting Flutterwave’s commitment to receiving equity in a future funding round. PiggyVest did […]

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Klas – Nigerian EdTech Secures $1M Funding for Global Expansion in Online Education

Nigerian edtech startup Klas has successfully secured $1 million in pre-seed funding in a round led by Ingressive Capital, with contributions from Techstars, HoaQ Capital, and various angel investors. Founded in 2022 by Nathan Nwachuku and Lekan Adejumo, Klas provides a platform that facilitates the creation and sale of ebooks, courses, and live classes. The […]

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InspiraFarms Cooling Secures Million-Dollar Investment for Sustainable Cold Chain Solutions

InspiraFarms Cooling, the Kenyan pioneer in cooling solutions, has just secured a substantial $1.09 million (€1 million) investment to bolster its off-grid energy cold storage projects throughout Africa. Among the key backers are the Foundation for Clean Energy and Energy Inclusion for Africa (CEI Africa), KawiSafi, and Factor[e].  This deal follows closely on the heels […]

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How FirstCheck Africa is Igniting a Future of Genderless Opportunities and Boundless Innovation

It’s become well-known the struggles that entrepreneurs face, especially in initial phases of bootstrapping and trying to bring a service or product to the market. For so many, securing capital from investors is the grace that either keeps them afloat, or failing to do so, flatlines the business and all of its hope,  In this […]

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AT3 Resources introduces MUVMNT platforms

AT3 Resources has announced the launch of MUVMNT, a multiverse of brand experience platforms. Comprising The MUVMNT Studio, The MUVMNT Experiences, and The MUVMNT Reports, these creative platforms aim to redefine brand experiences by fostering community, enabling interactions, and elevating culture. In its 7th year of operation, the award-winning communications consultancy is transforming into a Brand […]

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Business

Not Another Shutdown: Zazuu, Dash, and the Ominous Echo of African Tech’s Dismal 2023

The year 2023 has become, to players and investors in the African tech scene, an unexpected chapter marked by the unraveling of once-promising startups. The echoes of a vibrant 2021 and 2022, where the African tech ecosystem thrived, have now given way to a sobering reality of closures, financial struggles, and dashed aspirations. The Rise […]

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Features

RegTech Africa Conference – NITDA to discuss regulatory policies & standards amid digital revolution

LAGOS – NIGERIA: The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) will be highlighting key standards, guidelines and frameworks for the development, standardization, and regulation of information technology practices in the face of global digital revolution at the 2023 RegTech Africa Conference. Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, Director General, NITDA who confirmed attendance at the RegTechAfrica Conference would […]

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Business

Nigeria’s 5 unicorns have raised over $2.56 billion since launch

In the last couple of years, Africa has seen a massive rise in the number of startups on the continent, especially tech startups. In the wake of the pandemic, as most brick and mortar stores shuttered their doors, and customers turned online, these startups thrived, delivering services, ranging from Banking to insurance, shopping, healthcare, food […]

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Technology

Google says 40% of Gen Z use TikTok and Instagram for Search instead of Google

TikTok is becoming more than just a competitor for YouTube and its other social media rivals. According to internal data shared by Google and first reported by TechCrunch, the popularity of the short-form video platform is now impacting core Google services, including Search and Maps. Almost 40% of Gen Z prefer searching on TikTok and […]

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