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DriverCheck, a Platform that Provides on-the-go Reliable Background Verification Launched in Lagos
The transport sector in Nigeria is set to experience a significant development as a new startup, DriverCheck has…
First Ever Made-in-Africa Smartphone, Maraphone Set to Launch in 2019
African technology business company, Mara Corporation has announced the coming of its new product, the Maraphone – a Made-in-Africa full-scale smartphone.…
41.3 Million Telecom Users Could Be Cut Off as Kogi Govt Shuts Down Telecom Infrastructures
Some Nigerian telecom subscribers may witness a glitch in service delivery over the coming days as telcos clash…
4 Nigerian Engineers Shortlisted for the 2019 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation
4 Nigerian engineers and 12 others across 5 countries in Africa have been shortlisted for 2019 Africa Prize for…
What Nigeria Can Learn From Cellulant’s Augmented Reality Shopping Experience For Kenyan Customers
Kenyan payments company, Cellulant has announced an interesting new adventure with Augmented Reality (AR). The fintech company has…
Sophos 2019 Threat Report Reveals Worrying Rise in Hand-Delivered, Targeted Cyberattacks
British security software and hardware company, Sophos (LSE: SOPH) has published its 2019 Threat Report and it is…
World Health Organisation Launches Africa Innovation Challenge for Health Startups
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has opened up applications for its first ever Africa Innovation Challenge for businesses/startups with innovative…
OyaPay Releases New App version, Adds “Order Ahead” feature for Increased Efficiency and Better User Experience
OyaPay, an offline payment and checkout company, which lets users pay merchants with their smartphone by scanning a…
Proparco’s €50m Africa Investment; Why Nigerian Startups Deserve to Partake in the Bounty
Months after announcing a €65 million fund for African startups, the French government is all set to begin…
TECH EVENTS THIS WEEK: Lagos Digital Summit, MEST Africa Information Session, PH Techstars Startup Weekend and More
Hi everyone. With new weeks comes new opportunities and this week is not different. We can tell you…