Nigerian startups lag as Kenya dominates Africa’s $550m funding in July 2025
The Nigerian startup ecosystem continues to suffer a slump in venture funding in 2025, as Kenyan startups dominated…
Bolt says top drivers earn N1.6 million monthly amid calls for improved welfare
A major e-hailing company in Nigeria, Bolt, says its top drivers earn a monthly average of ₦1,610,351. The…
NLC challenges Uber, Bolt to justify 20-25% commission, insists drivers are workers
As drivers continue to demand better welfare from taxi app-hailing companies like Uber and Bolt, the Nigerian Labour…
Edo e-hailing drivers union, AUATON suspends secretary for working during strike
The Edo state chapter of the Amalgamated Union of App-based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has suspended its secretary…
African health tech funding rose by 5400% in Q2 as global funding declines
Equity funding into African health tech startups witnessed a monumental rise in the second quarter of 2025, as…
Bolt is testing new model that will reduce commissions for high-performing drivers in Lagos
Ride-hailing company Bolt is testing a dynamic commission model in Lagos that will reduce commissions for high-performing drivers…
e-Hailing drivers in Edo state to commence 3 days warning strike from Monday July 28
e-Hailing drivers in Benin City, under the aegis of the Amalgamated Union of App-based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON),…
NLC calls for legislation to regulate Uber, Bolt, inDrive operations in Lagos
The Lagos State Chapter of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has called for legislation to regulate the operations…
African fintechs raised $157m in Q2 2025, as early-stage startups funding declines
African fintech startups have raised a total of $157 million in equity funding in the second quarter of…
Rivers AUATON condemns Bolt’s ‘disrespectful’ call for dialogue with drivers
The Rivers state council of the Amalgamated Union of App-based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has rejected Bolt’s call…
