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Kenya’s Zanifu raises $11.2m debt-equity funding to expand its credit services
Zanifu, a Kenyan fintech company that offers inventory financing to micro, small, and medium-sized businesses, has successfully secured…
Nigerian e-hailing drivers union gets govt certificate, becomes AUATON
The Nigerian app drivers union has finally received its trade union certificate from the Nigerian Ministry of Labour.
Somalia bans TikTok, Telegram and 1XBet to promote moral conduct
Somalia says the ISPs have until Thursday (August 24) to carry out the ban
AfriLabs expands to new countries, paving the way for a digitalized Africa by 2030
AfriLabs, the largest pan-African association of innovation enablers, has announced its expansion to the Kingdom of Eswatini and…
CBN still won’t sell dollars to BDCs, issues new guidelines in a bid to reduce exchange rate
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced additional guidelines for Bureau De Change (BDC) operators as it…
Old iPhone users to start receiving payouts from $500 million ‘battery-gate’ lawsuit
Hello there, welcome to another round of the Global Tech roundup. This edition features Elon Musk’s unending plan…
Ciku Mugambi replaces Obi Ozor as CEO of Kobo360, Fola Adeola becomes board Chairman
Ayo Fashina was also named the company's new Chief Operations Officer (COO),
NDIC set to investigate Directors of Eyowo and 182 other MFBs
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has revealed its intent to initiate an investigation into the directors of…
CBN introduces FX price verification system portal for importers
The apex bank said a price verification report from the portal is now mandatory for all Form M requests
Google Maps replaces fuel stations with charging points for electric vehicle drivers
Google Maps has introduced a new feature that provides enhanced assistance to electric vehicle (EV) drivers seeking charging…
