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Palladium to Empower African Women with $40m Fund Targeted at Agribusiness and Off-Grid Energy Startups
Global impact firm Palladium has launched a $40 million investment fund aimed at small businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa.…
Netflix Deepens Fight for African Viewers, Adds “King of Boys” to its List of Nollywood Favourites
In a strategic move, Netflix is adding the country’s third highest-grossing movie, “King of Boys”, to its repertoire…
9mobile Secures $230m Loan from Africa Finance Corporation to Stabilise and Enhance Growth
Telecommunication company, 9mobile, has secured a $230million loan facility from the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) to help reposition…
Doregos Schoolgirls Win Third Place in China Adolescents Science and Technology Innovation Contest (CASTIC) in Macao
In the just concluded China Adolescents Science and Technology Innovation Contest (CASTIC), students of Doregos Private Academy in…
Tech Events in Africa this Week: CyberChain 2019, Wennochat August, Global Impact Summit and More
A beautiful Monday morning ushering in an interesting week of events in the African tech space. And for…
3 Nigerian Startups to Get $100k Each After Being Selected for the 2019 Cohort of MEST Africa
The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) celebrated its 11th year anniversary with the selection of 11 startups,…
MultiChoice Slashes DStv and GOTV Subscription Prices Across East Africa, Nigeria Might be Next
Africa’s biggest pay-TV provider, MutiChoice Africa has announced plans to reduce the subscription prices of DStv and GoTV…
Nigerian Fintech Firms will Make $1.19 Billion from Remittance Fees in 2019, PwC Predicts
The money made by fintech companies in Nigeria from remittance has been estimated to reach an impressive $1.19bn…
MTN Relinquishes Position as Nigeria’s Most Capitalised Market Just Days After Displacing Dangote on the NSE
Just days after MTN Nigeria’s stocks grew by 2.74% to make it the most capitalised company listed on…
Bargain Based Ride-Hailing App ‘InDriver’ Launches in Lagos; Will this Disrupt Business for Uber and Bolt?
InDriver, a global ride-hailing app that allows passengers negotiate the price of their trips with riders has launched…
