The Kebbi State Government has signed a memorandum of understanding with MSM Cement Limited to establish … Kebbi to host Cement Factory with MSM Cement LtdRead more
Startups
Africa’s tech start-ups raised $2.2b cash in 2024
Start-ups in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa and others on the continent raised $2.2 billion last year … Africa’s tech start-ups raised $2.2b cash in 2024Read more
RapidCanvas secures $16m to tackle tech talent paucity
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption accelerates, a critical shortage of technical talent threatens to bottleneck progress … RapidCanvas secures $16m to tackle tech talent paucityRead more
CBN slams N1b fine each on Moniepoint, OPay
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) slammed N1billion fine each on the country’s most prominent unicorns, … CBN slams N1b fine each on Moniepoint, OPayRead more
Hermplify unveils AI platform for womenpreneurs, girls in Africa’s $300b digital economy
An Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered platform, Hermplify, has made its debut to help women entrepreneurs and young … Hermplify unveils AI platform for womenpreneurs, girls in Africa’s $300b digital economyRead more
Lagos doles out N100m grant to PricePally, other agri-businesses
Lagos Ministry of Agriculture & Food Systems Department in collaboration with the Lagos State Employment Trust … Lagos doles out N100m grant to PricePally, other agri-businessesRead more
Lingawa lands $1.1m pre-seed funding…unveils new brand identity
A leading online platform for African language learning, Lingawa, has successfully closed a $1.1 million pre-seed … Lingawa lands $1.1m pre-seed funding…unveils new brand identityRead more
Nigeria leads Africa start-ups Oct funding
Last month, start-ups in Africa raised over $250million in funding with Nigeria leading the pack with … Nigeria leads Africa start-ups Oct fundingRead more
U.S. AfDB, ABC host Discover AfDB workshop on digital investments in Nigeria
The United States (U.S.) government, through the U.S. Commercial Service Liaison Office to the African Development … U.S. AfDB, ABC host Discover AfDB workshop on digital investments in NigeriaRead more