MAX secures $8 million to expand its electric vehicle fleet
Metro Africa Xpress (MAX), a leading electric mobility platform in Africa, has secured $8 million in funding. This…
Funding: 32 African startups raised $110m in April, the lowest in 12 months
Venture funding into African startups witnessed a dip in April as ventures across the continent raised a combined…
Bolt to compensate drivers who agree to brand their Toyota Yaris in Benin
Ride-hailing company, Bolt, said it would compensate drivers who brand their Toyota Yaris vehicles in Edo state. This…
AUATON says suspension of factional Rivers chairman Lawrencia Ogu not a witchhunt
The Rivers state council of the Amalgamated Union of App-based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has described the suspension…
African female-led startups raised only 8.2% of $597m funding in Q1
2026 has been an impressive year for startup funding for the African venture space. Notably, African startups raised…
Only 4% of e-hailing drivers are women, despite being 70% of passengers
Only 4 per cent of e-hailing drivers are women. This is according to the Gig Economy in Nigeria…
“Our drivers get enough work to earn ₦1 million monthly”, Lagride refutes call to allow drivers use other apps
Lagos government-backed e-mobility platform, Lagride, has claimed there is more than enough work for drivers on its platform…
AUATON faults Lagride for ₦450k upfront rental, ₦50k driver training fee
The Amalgamated Union of App-based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has accused the Lagos-backed e-mobility company, Lagride, of putting…
Don’t be obsessed with 100 or 500k views: Top African content creators share tips for beginners
Up-and-coming content creators should not be obsessed with their numbers. This was part of the wisdom dished out…
Just like LagRide, Edo to launch EdoRide e-hailing service ‘any moment’
Edo State Government will be launching its own ride-hailing company, EdoRide, anytime soon. This was disclosed to Technext…
