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Google announces investment in Safeboda, to drive expansion in Nigeria, Uganda
Google has announced its first investment from the Africa Investment Fund which was launched by Sundar Pichai, CEO…
The question of Tinubu’s involvement in MAFAB amid NCC’s assurance of transparency, fairness
The Nigerian Communications Commission has stated that it is not aware that ex-Lagos state governor and party leader…
Moove launches in Kenya, expands its offerings to bikes and trucks
In a quest to expand operations across Africa, Moove, an African mobility fintech, has opened its first office…
FaajiApp helps users find concerts, social hangouts and parties happening around them
Human desire for engagement is insatiable and constantly need to be fueled. Positive social connections contribute to better…
e-learning platform Edukoya raises $3.5m, ‘the largest edtech pre-seed round in Africa’
Africa-focused online learning platform, Edukoya has announced the closure of a $3.5 million funding round. The funding round…
Elon Musk’s Tesla faces lawsuits over sexual harassment in its manufacturing plants
Electric Vehicle manufacturing company, Tesla, is facing a new wave of lawsuits after a half-dozen women at its…
Kenya’s Wowzi secures $3.2m funding to scale its influencer campaign operations
Wowzi, a Kenyan startup that makes scalable influencer campaigns has secured a total funding of $3.2m. The funding…
54gene launches 7RiverLabs to offer speedy and affordable diagnostic services across Africa
Nigerian health technology company, 54gene has announced the launching of its diagnostic arm. Called 7RiverLabs after the 7…
Enterprise Hotel offers real estate investments for as low as N30k to regular Africans
Looking for ways to put money to work is on the top of the mind for a lot…
Gadget financing company, M-Kopa launches in Abeokuta as part of its expansion plan
M-KOPA, a Kenyan startup that gives underbanked customers access to finance to acquire solar lighting, smartphones, TVs and…
