From dwindling funding to dying prospects: what is wrong with health tech in Nigeria? -A chat with Afrihealth CEO, Linda Obi
In 2020 alone, health tech startups across Nigeria raised more than $100 million with startups like 54Gene and Helium Health leading the pack. But, rather than have a launchpad effect on the space, the cookie crumbled afterwards...
Fintechs rule: Moniepoint, Tyme, others raised 47% of $2.2bn African startup funding in 2024
The African fintech sector rallied late with two mega deals by Moniepoint and TymeBank
Bolt reportedly migrates to fixed pricing like inDrive as e-hailing fares soar
Drivers propose charging extra for delays and trip extensions off the Bolt app
Startup funding: Kenya is Africa’s most preferred destination in 2024
Despite not minting any new unicorns, Kenya enjoyed a great deal of funding success in 2024
Despite 2 new unicorns, venture funding into Africa declined by 25% in 2024
Another reason for the decline in venture funding is attributable to a decline in debt financing
inDrive kicks out Lagos driver for demanding extra money from rider for air conditioning
inDrive says it has a zero-tolerance policy for unethical behaviour by drivers
The traction we generated without exposure made investment easy – Juicyway CEO
Juicyway has processed $1.3 billion across 25,000 transactions, and 4,000 customers
From N8,100 to N9,000: an inDrive rider and driver clash over AC charges in Lagos
In his defence, the inDrive driver said the rider agreed with the increase
Why Nigeria is way ahead of Kenya in crypto regulation – Yellow Card Nigeria MD
Beyond revenue generation, Nigerian crypto regulation appears to have focused on the exchanges themselves
Lightspark Developers Day highlights the latest innovations in payment using Lightning and UMA
Lightspark, a new-age cross-border payment company, held its Developer Day in Lagos on Friday. The event which was…
