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Sistema.bio raises $53m to make cheap clean energy affordable for smallholder farmers across Africa
Sistema.bio, a Nairobi-based biogas company founded in 2010, has closed a $53 million first round for FarmCarbon, a…
‘Uber is not ready for dialogue, strike saw 100% compliance,’ striking Lagos drivers say
Contrary to claims by the ride-hailing company, Uber, that it was ready to dialogue with drivers striking in…
Nomba’s new API lets fintechs pay out to 5 countries without the FX headache
For anyone who has tried to run a cross-border payments business from Nigeria, the frustration is familiar. You…
Showmax to shut down permanently on April 1 as content migrates to DStv Stream
Showmax has announced specific shutdown dates for its streaming service. Subscribers have been informed that March 31, 2026,…
Bolt introduces discounted health insurance for drivers and their dependents
Leading ride-hailing company, Bolt, has introduced a discounted health insurance scheme for drivers operating on its platform. In…
2026 World Cup: YouTube partners FIFA to stream matches and boost fan experience
YouTube has partnered with FIFA to become a preferred platform for the 2026 World Cup, expanding how fans…
TECNO showcases ultra-thin, modular and light-based phone concepts at MWC 2026
At Mobile World Congress 2026, TECNO introduced a range of concept devices aimed at solving a growing challenge…
FG launches ‘fly now, pay later’ for local flights amid rising air fares
The federal government has launched a fly now pay later (FNPL) initiative for domestic flights, where working Nigerians…
FairMoney appoints Gbenga Shobo as Chairman, Debo Aderoju as Executive Director
FairMoney Microfinance Bank has appointed Gbenga Shobo, former deputy managing director of First Bank of Nigeria, as chairman…
