Olumide Soyombo launches Voltron Capital to make funding readily available to African startups
Africa’s tech space has continued to enjoy massive funding from venture capitalists and angel investors as well. Olumide…
Covid-19 Update: Fraudsters vaccinate 800 Ugandans with water, cameras capture 3 Nigerians executing $1.4m scam
With the introduction of the Delta variant into Nigeria, Covid-19 cases have continued to rise. Daily recorded cases…
Twitter records $1.19bn revenue in Q2 as Jack Dorsey insists Bitcoin is the company’s future
2021 is shaping up well for Twitter if the numbers showing its performance in Q2 are any indication.…
Youverify launches YouID to help Africans verify their identity online with no hassle
Identity verification company, Youverify, has launched YouID, a new app that lets people store their personal identification documents…
YouTube ventures into video shopping with new feature that lets viewers shop during livestreams
YouTube is set to integrate e-commerce with live streaming in a more seamless manner. The video streaming platform…
Presidency to announce Nigeria Startup Bill in August with final draft expected in September
Preparations for the Nigeria Startup Bill have moved up a notch as the official website containing information about…
Early-stage investor, Elizabeth Pambuka talks about how women-led startups can attract angel investments
Access to funding is a very critical need for early-stage startups. Funding is required for product development, marketing…
House of Reps PAYG model could put DSTV, Startimes and others in a difficult position
The House of Representatives is considering different recommendations to reduce the price of using DSTV, GOTV and other…
Covid-19 Update: Unilag shuts down campus as infection rate rises, Delta variant detected in Oyo
Welcome to another roundup of the important Covid-19 developments in the country. In the days since the last…
Here is all you need to know about CBN’s latest mobile money regulations
Financial inclusion is a crucial goal for many of Africa’s developing countries. In Nigeria, only 67.5 million of…
