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2024-04-25 11:58
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has a long history in Africa. This commitment took a big leap in 2010 with the opening of their African headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa.F… Read More
2024-04-25 10:52
Breaking news. Unpopular opinions. Heated discourses. Without these, it’s almost impossible to describe the status quo of X (formerly Twitter). For most people, it is the social m… Read More
2024-04-25 07:34
Realme’s rise in the smartphone market has been nothing short of impressive, and 2024 is already shaping up to be a landmark year. The Chinese phone brand has taken its “Ma… Read More
2024-04-24 08:28
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) sets yearly computer-based tests to help determine your admission to Nigerian universities and other higher education institutions. This y… Read More
2024-04-23 14:12
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), continuing its crackdown on broadcasting services, has ordered the closure of more than 58 television stations and at least 6 courier co… Read More
2024-04-23 12:49
Calling all London Techies for the ultimate fun and epic networking experience in LondonFor years, Tech Unwind has been curating epic event experiences for techies in Nigeria. From the… Read More
2024-04-23 09:46
As the drive to make financial services accessible, efficient, and integrated in Nigeria continues, more fintech companies are springing up. There are currently over 200 fintech companies in… Read More
2024-04-22 16:48
After two years of laying the groundwork, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has licensed 75 crypto asset service providers (CASPs) from over 374 applicants. The list, released Mo… Read More
2024-04-22 10:20
Despite limited access to capital, particularly for early-stage ventures (as evidenced by a 27.78% decrease in the average seed round size from $3.6 million in 2022 to $2.6 million in 2023 a… Read More
2024-04-22 08:32
Facing billions in losses from damaged cables, the Nigerian government is taking action. They're proposing a new law that would criminalise damaging fibre optic cables, especially those buri… Read More
2024-04-22 08:09
The RevUp Women Initiative hosted its highly anticipated Business Showcase, themed "Investing in Women, Inspiring Futures." The event, organized by AfriLabs and Visa Foundation, brought toge… Read More
2024-04-22 07:57
Opera Mini, owned by Norwegian web innovator Opera, has discontinued its free data campaign in Kenya amid increased pressure from local authorities. The initiative, launched in 2020 under an… Read More
2024-04-20 16:44
The Bitcoiners on your timeline might be celebrating a mysterious ‘Bitcoin Halving’ event, and you're left scratching your head and wondering what the hype is about. The recent h… Read More
2024-04-19 12:42
Have you ever woken up from a dream, only to have it vanish like smoke? It's a frustrating experience, one that plagued Zang Luka Bot, a Jos-based technopreneur. But in 2017, after one forge… Read More
Review: The New Geegpay Virtual Dollar Card Is The Best In The Market For Businesses And Freelancers
2024-04-18 10:13
There's no denying the rise of digital payments in Africa, with each platform offering unique features to stand out. Among them is Geegpay, a fast remittance app designed by Africans, for Af… Read More
2024-04-18 08:23
Do you struggle to find the perfect design elements for your projects and spend hours scouring the web for fonts, graphics, and templates that just don't quite hit the mark?The good news is… Read More
2024-04-17 16:39
The law firm of Duale, Ovia and Alex-Adedipe (DOA) has opened the registration portal for the 2024 Technology, Media and Telecommunication (TMT) Business Law Breakfast Series.The event, sche… Read More
2024-04-16 15:28
Nigerian banks are facing a capital reshuffle. In March, the Central Bank (CBN) significantly raised the minimum capital requirement, especially for international commercial banks, which now… Read More
2024-04-16 14:25
Starlink, SpaceX's satellite internet provider, is cracking down on unlicensed locations. Starting April 30, global and regional roaming will be unavailable in countries like Cameroon and So… Read More
2024-04-15 08:04
Last week, our publisher Benjamin Dada joined The Chinese in Africa Podcast to 𝖽̶𝖾̶𝗅̶𝗏̶𝖾̶ dive into the latest happenings wit… Read More
2024-04-14 04:45
In recent years till date, Xiaomi has focused on refining its existing smartphone models, known for their impressive battery life and affordability. While there haven't been many groundbreak… Read More
2024-04-12 18:15
Shortly after a government directive asking for a suspension of its operations in the country, Starlink temporarily halted its high-speed satellite internet service in Zimbabwe. In the… Read More
2024-04-12 10:02
Tecno's Camon lineup has always been known for its camera focus, and the Camon 19 4G continues this tradition. This latest addition joins the Camon 19 Pro and Pro 5G, all unveiled in Nigeria… Read More
2024-04-11 10:37
A few days ago, Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures, a pan-African VC firm, secured $60 million for its first fund. Existing Japanese investors like SBI Holdings and Toyota Tsusho Corporation were… Read More
2024-04-11 09:47
Mobile network providers affected by Sudan's ongoing telecommunications dry spell are making efforts to resume operations amid a crisis that has perturbed the country for nearly a year.In th… Read More
2024-04-10 07:44
Following a Monday court hearing in Abuja, Nigeria's capital, Tigran Gambaryan, the head of Binance's criminal investigations team, was remanded at the Kuje Correctional Facility. Despite pl… Read More
2024-04-09 11:47
PlayStation Network (PSN) login recently got a whole lot simpler thanks to the introduction of passkeys. This new authentication system allows PS5 and PS4 users to access their accounts with… Read More
2024-04-08 16:06
With a market size of over $103 billion, the carbon credits market is a multibillion-dollar market that is growing steadily. This specialised financial market where carbon credits can be bou… Read More
2024-04-08 09:29
The Nigerian government has revealed its plans to roll out a fresh, multipurpose national identification system, one proposed to come with payment integrations and social service delivery fu… Read More
2024-04-08 08:15
Do you have a keen eye for detail and a love for mobile apps? Join the Diaload Tester Pool and make a real impact! As a tester, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of mobile a… Read More
2024-04-08 08:06
At the Lagos Cloud Startup Summit last week, Huawei announced a cloud credit grant of $10 million to empower 100 Nigerian startups. This investment, spread over two years, provides each part… Read More
2024-04-08 08:00
In celebration of Women’s Month and the theme #InspireInclusion, we've teamed up with Ventures Platform to share the stories of three female leaders in the African tech ecosy… Read More
2024-04-06 12:46
Tecno has raised the bar once again for its flagship phones with the launch of its Camon 30 series unveiled in Lagos on April 2, 2024. Already creating a buzz among smartphone enthusiasts, t… Read More
2024-04-05 10:39
The antitrust agency of South Africa, the Competition Commission (CompCom) is on the move to open an investigation into Microsoft Azure's cloud computing licensing practices in the country.T… Read More
2024-04-05 08:08
The global funding crunch has continued to hit the African tech ecosystem. In Q1 2024, startups on the continent raised at least $369 million across 64 publicly announced deals, a 51.36… Read More
2024-04-04 07:24
Xiaomi has introduced the Redmi 13C, its latest budget-friendly smartphone that seamlessly blends affordability with premium features. Available in both 4G and 5G variants, this device stand… Read More
2024-04-03 15:27
Out of the 482 professional football matches Yakubu 'The Yak' Aiyegbeni played in his career, one fixture remains etched in his memory. It's a game he'll likely be reminded of for eternityNo… Read More
2024-04-03 14:42
YouScribe, a France-based, Orange-owned next-gen reading service provider with operations in Africa, has expanded its offering to Ghana. The platform has partnered with Digital Virgo, a lead… Read More
2024-04-03 14:40
Congratulations on getting your new prepaid meter! These meters help you take control of your electricity usage and avoid unexpected bills. If you're not sure how to recharge it, don't worry… Read More
2024-04-03 13:09
RightCard Payment Services Limited, trading as LemFi, is pleased to announce that it has received approval from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to operate remittances into Kenya.This move co… Read More
2024-04-03 11:30
Founders Connect, the renowned YouTube show hosted by Peace Itimi, is thrilled to announce that Founders Connect Live event is back for an even more electrifying event on Saturday, May 25, 2… Read More
2024-04-02 14:49
The takeover of Cell C, one of South Africa's top-tier telecom operators, has been in the works since last year.JSE-listed Blue Label Telecom, the company's biggest shareholder indicated int… Read More
2024-04-02 14:41
Key Specs of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 12Display: 6.67 inches AMOLED, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120Hz refresh rateWeight: 183.5 gOS: Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HyperOSChipset: Qualcomm Snap… Read More
2024-04-02 05:00
In January, we exclusively reported that only three African startups joined Y Combinator's (YC) 2024 winter batch: two Nigerian fintech companies, Cleva and Miden, and an unknown Kenyan trav… Read More
2024-04-01 22:09
Thepeer is shutting down three years after raising nearly $2.5 million from angel investors, institutional investors and other startups like Ezra Olubi, Byld Ventures and Stitch, respectivel… Read More
2024-04-01 14:59
Sim Shagaya, a serial entrepreneur and CEO of uLesson has announced his new venture The Honey Badger Fund (HBF), a fund for backing "extraordinary Africans".“We invest in companies tha… Read More
2024-04-01 08:40
Netflix prices are going up in Nigeria. Starting today, the premium plan with 4K + HDR and downloads on six devices jumps to ₦5000. The standard plan also sees a bump, going from ̓……Read More
2024-04-01 08:26
In the last letter, we covered Ethiopia's Commercial Bank (CBE)'s plan to recoup funds lost due to a technical glitch. This glitch allowed users, particularly students, to withdraw more mone… Read More
2024-03-28 09:29
The March 2024 Jumia Tech Week runs from March 18 to March 31, meaning you still have three full days to score 10% or 20% savings across all tech categories—including phones, computing… Read More
2024-03-28 08:25
In the past week, the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE), the largest financial institution in the East African country, suffered a technical malfunction that allowed customers to illicitly w… Read More
2024-03-28 08:15
Have you ever wished you could use your cryptocurrency for everyday spending? Well, crypto cards are making that a reality.Crypto cards are a new type of card that lets you use your cryptocu… Read More
2024-03-27 12:26
LetsChat, the instant messaging app owned by TikTok's parent company ByteDance, has been shut down. Launched specifically for the African market, LetsChat aimed to become the go-to platform… Read More
2024-03-26 18:47
WhatsApp is finally catching up with the times, letting you schedule calls in line with platforms like Zoom, Google Meet, or Microsoft Teams. This new functionality now enables users to set… Read More
2024-03-26 11:33
Leatherback, a global banking service provider for individuals and businesses, has entered into a strategic partnership with YES BANK, a leader in India’s private banking sector… Read More
2024-03-26 11:14
With her birthday just a few hours away, Victoria Johnson* clicked a phishing link by mistake and was locked out of her Facebook account with over 7.8k followers, which she relied on to mana… Read More
2024-03-26 10:34
The drive-in of electric vehicles in Africa brings with it a promising shift towards cleaner, more sustainable mobility solutions. But, the revolution has a major obstacle course: the lack o… Read More
2024-03-25 09:46
Davidson Oturu's path to venture capital (VC) is a fascinating one. With a strong legal background, he previously worked as a partner at AELEX, a respected law firm with operations in Nigeri… Read More
2024-03-25 09:43
The OPPO Reno series has carved a niche for itself, offering stylish smartphones with impressive features. The latest addition, the Reno 8T 5G, launched globally in February 2023 and arrived… Read More
2024-03-25 09:28
Africa's gaming scene is booming, with projections from Modor Intelligence estimating its market value to reach $ 2.14 billion in 2024! This surge is fueled by the widespread adoption of sma… Read More
2024-03-25 08:35
Millions of Senegalese turned out to vote in yesterday's presidential election, initially slated for Feb. 25 but postponed by President Macky Sall citing irregularities with approved candida… Read More
2024-03-22 10:46
Twenty-five days later, two Binance employees remain detained in Nigeria.The duo identified as Tigran Gambaryan, who leads their criminal investigations team, and Nadeem Anjarwalla, the comp… Read More
2024-03-21 13:06
Lagos, Nigeria's commercial and tech hub, recently accused global ride-hailing giant Uber of breaching a 2020 data-sharing agreement. Reports indicate the agreement required ride-hailing com… Read More
2024-03-21 08:49
A few weeks ago, news broke that four former Paystack employees, with at least six years at the company, departed to launch "GoLemon," a grocery and household delivery startup."Paystack is a… Read More
2024-03-21 08:44
Three months after cracking down on the local use of Elon Musk's satellite internet platform, Ghana now looks to loosen its choke-hold on the service in a move to create alternative connecti… Read More
2024-03-21 06:43
Apple's iPhones are perennial favorites known for their sleek designs, powerful performance, and long-term software support. The new iPhone 15 series continues this trend with exciting upgra… Read More
2024-03-20 14:37
The HiiL Justice Accelerator is looking for game-changing justice startups and social enterprises in Nigeria, Niger & Burkina Faso to apply for the next cohort of justice entrepreneurs t… Read More
2024-03-20 12:26
At a market size of $1.7 billion (₦2.81 trillion) today, the Nigerian insurance industry has grown significantly over the past decade, with total premiums collected, growing from aroun… Read More
2024-03-19 12:31
Iyinoluwa Ajayi, co-founder of Nigerian fintech startup Twinkle, endured a month-long payment delay with Brass, a separate Nigerian fintech company. Ajayi's experience reflects wider user co… Read More
2024-03-19 08:32
Pan-African mobility fintech startup Moove has secured $100 million in a Series B funding round, with ride-hailing giant Uber joining as an investor for the first time in Africa, according t… Read More
2024-03-18 11:59
South African mobile network operator, Rain, has released its interim results for the six months that ended in December 2023. The statement shows that the service is now worth over R23 billi… Read More
2024-03-18 09:14
Oppo continues its tradition of eye-catching designs with the Reno 8 5G. It's more than just looks, though – packing a capable processor, respectable battery life, and incredibly fast… Read More
2024-03-18 09:04
Sub-Saharan Africa faces the burden of the world's highest remittance costs. Sending just $200 to the region has become even more expensive, with the World Bank reporting a rise in average c… Read More
2024-03-18 08:01
Since last Thursday, users across Africa have struggled with slow internet. NetBlocks reports severe internet outages in Ivory Coast, Liberia, and Benin, with disruptions also affecting Ghan… Read More
2024-03-17 09:37
We've all been there: you're working away on your laptop and that battery icon is dropping faster than you can find an outlet or there’s no power. The solution? A trusty power bank! It… Read More
2024-03-16 09:08
Pan-African investment firm Heirs Holdings has launched Heirs Technologies, a subsidiary focused on driving digital transformation across the continent.Heirs Technologies aims to provide ess… Read More
2024-03-15 15:18
Every year, the Nigerian movie industry (Nollywood) produces over 2,000 movies, making it the world’s second-largest film industry by output. In the past three years, major streaming p… Read More
2024-03-15 06:00
South Africa's Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) reportedly granted crypto asset service provider (CASP) licenses to 59 crypto firms as of March 12, 2024. This information is based o… Read More
2024-03-14 17:38
Disruptions plagued internet service across West, East, and Central Africa on Thursday. Damaged subsea cables, confirmed by major providers like MainOne and Seacom, are causing widespread co… Read More
2024-03-14 11:08
In celebration of Women’s Month and the theme #InspireInclusion, we've teamed up with Ventures Platform to share the stories of three female leaders in the African tech ecosystem. We h… Read More
2024-03-14 09:42
A 14-year-old Beijing-based consumer tech firm has jumped past Samsung to become the second most preferred smartphone brand in Nigeria, Africa’s largest IT market and most populous nat… Read More
2024-03-14 07:48
In the fast-paced world of strong budget smartphones, the OPPO A77 and A78 have emerged as contenders vying for your attention. The OPPO A77, launched in June 2022, made its mark with a blen… Read More
2024-03-12 21:14
Nigerian authorities are demanding extensive user data from the global cryptocurrency exchange Binance. This includes details of are in the country and a complete record of their transaction… Read More
2024-03-12 11:53
On May 22 2023, executives at Eyowo were halfway into a Monday morning meeting planning for the next iteration of the Nigerian-based digital bank when some side chatter took over the meeting… Read More
2024-03-12 11:22
A two-week-long information blackout has ended. The identities of the Binance executives detained by Nigerian authorities on February 26 for alleged cryptocurrency market manipulation have f… Read More
2024-03-12 09:03
On the 22nd of May 2023, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) implemented comprehensive reforms in the neo-banking sector. One of the actions taken was a mass revocation of microfinance bank li… Read More
2024-03-11 20:00
Bode Abifarin has resigned from her position as the chief operating officer (COO) at Flutterwave. "With a sense of joy, pride, and a touch of wistfulness—we say farewell to an incredib… Read More
2024-03-11 11:39
The OPPO A58 4G (2023) is an entry-level phone that might surprise you with its features. For roughly ₦255,000/$158, it offers a decent screen, an adequate camera, and excellent batter… Read More
2024-03-11 08:42
Organized by Spark Africa HQ, the brilliant minds behind the Africa Startup Festival, the Africa Technology Expo is set to hit the bursting metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria on the 22nd of June… Read More
2024-03-11 08:26
Last Friday was International Women's Day, themed "Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress," we spoke with leading African women in tech Bolaji Sofoluwe (ETK Group founder/MD) and Chioma Okotch… Read More
2024-03-08 14:58
In 2017, Pan-African fintech startup Flutterwave partnered with Visa, a global payments company to launch Barter (then GetBarter), a consumer payment product to facilitate personal and small… Read More
2024-03-08 12:45
In celebration of Women’s Month and the theme #InspireInclusion, we've teamed up with Ventures Platform to share the stories of female leaders in the African tech ecosystem. This… Read More
2024-03-08 09:10
Allen Qu will lead LemFi’s growth efforts amongst the Chinese diaspora. With over 14 years of professional experience, Allen has a track record of building multi-billion dollar compani… Read More
2024-03-08 09:02
In her early career, Bolaji Sofoluwe, now founder and managing director of ETK Group, an African-focused business consultancy, crossed paths with Mope Abudu, the visionary managing partner a… Read More
2024-03-07 15:54
In compliance with new CBN directives, Nigerian banks are enforcing the mandatory linkage of your National Identification Number (NIN) and Bank Verification Number (BVN) to your accounts. (b… Read More
2024-03-07 12:05
Looking for the best place to sell Amex gift cards in Nigeria? This is the right article for you.The procedure for trading Amex gift cards online isn’t that complicated. The essential… Read More
2024-03-07 12:03
Duplo, a Nigerian-based B2B fintech brand specialising in simplifying business financial operations, recently announced that it had launched its Vendor Management Portal, which helps busines… Read More
2024-03-07 06:58
Samsung's wide range of Android smartphones, from budget-friendly to high-end flagships, has earned the smartphone giant a huge loyal following for years. As with every other phone, when buy… Read More
2024-03-06 11:38
Over $53 billion flowed into Sub-Saharan Africa in 2022, with the United States contributing nearly a quarter of that amount, according to the World Bank. Recognising this significant inflow… Read More
2024-03-05 13:32
In the face of heightened regulatory scrutiny in Nigeria, global cryptocurrency exchange Binance is temporarily discontinuing Nigerian Naira deposits and withdrawals, effective today, March… Read More
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