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MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita becomes founding commissioner of AI for Good Global Commission
MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita has been appointed as a founding commissioner on the AI for…
Beyond Starlink: Amazon Leo, Spacesail, Space24 seek entry into South Africa
South African Communications Minister Solly Malatsi has revealed that several satellite internet services, alongside Starlink, are seeking operating…
Why Flutterwave failed to convince 600 investors in its early days – Iyin Aboyeji
Before Flutterwave became Africa’s most valuable fintech, it was a pitch that made investors walk out of the…
WeLight plans $650 million solar mini-grid expansion in Nigeria and DRC
WeLight, Africa’s largest solar mini-grid operator, has announced a $650 million expansion plan that aims to increase its…
How Tony Elumelu’s $100 million bet on African founders generated $4.2 billion in revenue
Ten years after Tony Elumelu committed $100 million to back African entrepreneurs, the numbers from the Tony Elumelu…
Exclusive: EazzyTranzact CEO blames FX losses for current woes, says company is not broke
Nearly a year after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) declared him wanted over an alleged N50…
INEC introduces downloadable replacement PVCs ahead of 2027 elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a new system that will allow voters who have lost,…
FG to train 5,000 Nigerian youths as electricity meter installers
The Federal Government has announced plans to train 5,000 young Nigerians, including National Youth Service Corps members, as…
Karl Toriola distances MTN Nigeria from xenophobic attacks, says it is a Nigerian company
Karl Toriola, CEO of MTN Nigeria, has condemned all forms of xenophobic violence, particularly the recent attacks that…
Catalyst Fund secures $30 million to support African climate startups
Pan-African climate venture fund Catalyst Fund has hit the second close of its debut fund, securing $30 million…
