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Casava
Insurtech Venture Capital

Casava Closes $4m Pre-seed Funding to Provide Microinsurance For Nigerians

Casava, Nigeria’s first 100% digital insurance company, has secured $4 million in pre-seed funding to provide affordable and accessible insurance

MAX
CleanTech Electric Vehicle Mobility

The Rwanda Innovation Fund Invests in Nigeria’s MAX

The Rwanda Innovation Fund has announced its latest investment in Metro Africa Xpress Inc. (MAX), a vehicle subscription platform for

Amitruck
Logistics

Kenyan Logistics Startup, Amitruck Raises $4m For East African Expansion

Amitruck, a Kenyan logistics startup, has raised $4 million in seed funding. The round was led by Better Tomorrow Ventures

Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency Fraud

Crypto Crime Drops Against Rising Global Illicit Financial Transactions

Reported fraud across the financial services industry in Africa has spiked however, Eva Crouwel, head of financial crime at Luno,

Bamboo
Funding Investment Venture Capital

Nigerian Investment Startup, Bamboo Closes $15m Series A

Bamboo, a Nigerian stock investment marketplace, has closed a $15 million Series A round led by Tiger Global and Greycroft.

Brimore
Ecommerce Funding Investment Venture Capital

Egyptian Social Commerce Startup, Brimore Closes $25m Series A Round

Brimore, an Egyptian social commerce startup, has secured a $25 million Series A round co-led by International Finance Corporation (IFC)

YouTube
Social Media

YouTube Names African Creators Joining Second Year of #YouTubeBlack Voices Fund

YouTube has announced the 26 African creators who will be joining its #YouTubeBlack Voices Fund initiative for the second year. These

Talent City
Technology

Iyin Aboyeji’s Talent City To Develop Revolutionary Tech Community in Lagos

Talent City, co-founded by Iyinoluwa Aboyeji and Luqman Edu, has announced plans to develop a revolutionary tech community at Alaro

Cardtonic
Tech Tips Tips

What To Do With Unwanted Gift Cards in Nigeria 

Gift cards were created and designed to serve as alternative payment methods at specific websites, stores, or brands. What this

Partnership

DPO Group Partners With Mastercard to Help Businesses Accept Digital Payments

DPO Group has partnered with Mastercard to enable thousands of businesses in Ghana to offer their customers greater choice and