Metaverse Magna
Blockchain Funding

Metaverse Magna Secures $3.2m to Build Africa’s Largest Gaming Community

Metaverse Magna (MVM), a blockchain gaming platform, has raised a $3.2 million seed sale token round to expand its efforts to

Ecobank
Fintech

2022 Ecobank Fintech Challenge Opens For Application

Ecobank has launched the fifth edition of the Fintech Challenge and it is inviting African Fintech founders to stand a

Google
Payment

Google Wallet Debuts in South Africa

Google has announced the launch of Google Wallet in South Africa. What this means is that South Africans can now

eNaira
Cryptocurrency

CBN, Africa Fintech Foundry to Support 10 startups to Boost Adoption of eNaira

The Africa Fintech Foundry (AFF) has partnered with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to support 10 startups, to boost the

Float
Acquisition

Ghana’s Float Acquires Accounteer to Promote Proper Accounting & Bookkeeping Practices For Businesses

Float, a Ghanaian cash management startup, has fully acquired Accounteer, a Nigerian cloud-based accounting service for an undisclosed amount. The

Prime Video Naija
Video Streaming

Amazon Prime Video Unveils Local Service in Nigeria

Amazon Prime Video has announced the launch of the localised version of its streaming service in Nigeria. The tech giant

future of work
Tech Tips Tips

Six Tips For Ramping Up Your Work Culture For Tomorrow 

The future of work is definitely changing, accelerated by the current pandemic. There is always the next generation of workers coming of

Funding Investment Venture Capital

Kenya’s CrewHR Becomes FaidiHR After Securing Undisclosed Funding From SprintX

Crew HR & Payroll, a Kenyan HR and paytoll startup, has rebranded to FaidiHR after it received an undisclosed amount

Youverify
RegTech

Nigerian KYC Verification Startup, Youverify, Raises $1m Seed Round Extension

Youverify, a Nigerian identity verification company helping African banks and startups automate KYC and other compliance procedures, has announced that

Swvl
Acquisition

Swvl Expands into Mexico with Acquisition of Mass Transit Tech Platform Urbvan

Swvl, a global provider of transformative tech-enabled mass transit solutions, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Mexico-based Urbvan Mobility Ltd,