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NITDA Kicks Off Digital Literacy Drive Across 12 States to Empower Millions
In a strategic move to elevate digital skills across Nigeria, the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has launched the first ph...
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5 Ways Startups Can Leverage TikTok’s New Shop Seller Playbook for Success
TikTok’s new Shop Sellers Playbook is a comprehensive guide aimed at helping startups build their retail presence on the platform. With TikTok Shops b...
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Cleva and tappi Named Among Global Startups Poised for Successful Exits in Africa
Two African startups, Cleva and tappi, have been recognized by CB Insights in its Future Tech Hotshots report, listing them among 52 global tech compa...
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AgDevCo Secures £25 Million to Invest in African Startups
AgDevCo has secured £25 million from the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth, and Develop...
Mastercard and ChitChat Launch Virtual Cards to Simplify Cross-Border Payments for Zambian Users
In a significant boost to Zambia’s fintech sector, ChitChat has announced a stra...
Ghana-based Fintech Fido Raises $30 Million to Expand Across Africa
Fido, a prominent fintech lending platform in Ghana, has successfully secured $3...
These 12 Techstars Accelerators Are Still Accepting Application
Techstars, a renowned global accelerator network, continues to offer invaluable...
Canva Says It Will Increase Price for its Teams Plan from $119.99 to $500 Per Year
Canva has announced a sharp increase in the annual cost of its Teams subscriptio...
Cercli Raises $4 Million to Expand its Payroll Product in Africa
Cercli, a payroll startup founded in January 2024, has secured $4 million in see...
Tunisia’s Wattnow Closes Undisclosed Multi-Million Dollar Funding Round
Tunisian startup Wattnow, a company specializing in IoT-based smart energy manag...
How To Apply for the 10th Cohort of Lagos Innovate’s Idea Hub Program
Lagos Innovates has opened applications for the 10th cohort of its Idea Hub Prog...
African Startup Funding Plummets in August 2024: A Cautionary Tale for a Volatile Ecosystem
In stark contrast to the optimistic outlook painted just a month ago, August 202...
Kredete Raises $2.25M Seed Funding to Revolutionize Financial Services for African Immigrants
Nigerian fintech startup Kredete has secured $2.25 million in seed funding to ex...
NALA Secures Key License in Uganda, Eyes Diaspora Remittance Growth
NALA, a Tanzanian fintech company, has secured an International Money Transfer O...
Ex-Tingo Group CEO Dozy Mmobuosi Ordered to Pay Over $250 Million in US Fraud Case
Dozy Mmobuosi, the former CEO of Tingo Group, has been ordered by a U.S. federal...
