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WhatsApp
Messaging

How to Use WhatsApp on Your Computer Without Your Smartphone

Finally, the over 2 billion users of WhatsApp can now use the messaging app on their laptops or desktops without

Payment Regulation Telecom

Airtel, MTN Receive Approval in Principle to Operate Payment Service Banks

MTN Nigeria and Airtel Africa Plc have received approval in principle to operate a payment service banks (PSB) in the

ThankUCash
customer service Partnership

ThankUCash to Power Wema Bank’s Customer Rewards Initiative

ThankUCash, a rewards and discount platform, has entered into a partnership with Wema Bank to power the bank’s loyalty reward

Semicolon
Edtech Education Funding Investment Venture Capital

Nigerian EdTech Startup, Semicolon Africa Raises $1.2m Funding

Semicolon Africa, an edTech startup, has closed a $1.2 million seed round of funding. The round which was oversubscribed had

Google
Accelerator Startup

Applications Open For Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Class 7

Google for Startups Accelerator Africa is a three-month accelerator program for seed to Series A technology startups across the African

MallforAfrica
Ecommerce

Nigerian eCommerce platform, MallforAfrica Shuts down

MallforAfrica, a Nigerian eCommerce platform, is shutting down after 9 years in operation. As a sign that it is actually

Bypa-ss
Funding Health Investment Venture Capital

Egyptian Healthtech Startup, Bypa-ss Closes $1m Preseed Funding

Bypa-ss, an Egyptian healthtech startup, has raised $1 million in pre-seed funding from investors such as Magic Fund, Acuity Ventures, Launch

Payhippo
Fintech Funding Investment Venture Capital

Nigerian Lender, Payhippo Closes $3m to Doubledown on Credit to SMEs

Payhippo, a Nigerian lending startup, has raised $3 million in a seed funding round. The investment was led by several

Startup Wise Guys
Accelerator

Applications Open For New SaaS-focused Accelerator in Africa Powered by Startup Wise Guys

Startup Wise Guys, Europe’s most experienced startup accelerator and one of its most active investment funds, has opened applications for

E-Settlement
Fintech Funding Investment Venture Capital

Nigeria’s E-Settlement Acquires Ivorian e-payment Startup, QuickCash

E-Settlement, a Nigerian fintech startup, has announced the acquisition of QuickCash, an Ivorian e-payment and money transfer startup promoting financial inclusion