Messaging

How to React to WhatsApp Messages With Emojis

WhatsApp recently disclosed that its latest feature will allow users to react to messages with emojis. The messaging platform is

Cryptocurrency

Luxury Fashion House, Gucci to Accept Crypto as Payment

Gucci, the luxury fashion house, has announced that it will start accepting cryptocurrency as a form of payment for some

NINJA
Accelerator

2nd cohort of NINJA Accelerator Program in Nigeria Opens For Application

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the National Information and Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in partnership with Ventures Park

Sprints
Edtech Funding Investment

Egypt’s Sprints Closes $1.2m Seed Round Led by Alexandria Angels Network

Sprints, an Egyptian edtech startup, has raised $1.2 million in a seed round led by Alexandria Angels Network as well

Algebra Ventures
Venture Capital

IFC Invests $15m in Algebra Ventures to Support Egyptian Tech Startups and Drive Innovation

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced an investment in the second fund from venture capital firm Algebra Ventures to

SIM
Government

Nigeria’s Government Drops The Big Hammer on Unregistered Sim Cards

After several deadline postponements, the Federal Government of Nigeria has ordered telecommunications companies in the country to block all outgoing

Uber
Ride-hailing Uber

Uber Granted 30-month License to Operate in London

Uber has finally been granted a 30-month licence to operate private hire vehicles in London. The ride-hailing firm said that

Logistics

Kwik Delivery Closes $2M Series A Round Led by XBTO Ventures

Kwik Delivery, a Nigerian-based logistics startup, has closed a $2 million Series A round led by XBTO Ventures. The round

Multichoice
Pay Tv

MultiChoice Nigeria Increases Dstv, Gotv Subscription Fees

MultiChoice, the owners of Dstv and Gotv, has raised subscription fees for its services in Nigeria. The new price regime

Women

TeamApt Partners Ingressive for Good For Cohort 2 of Women in Tech Internship Program

TeamApt, a Nigerian fintech startup, applications for its 2022 Women in Tech internship program tagged ‘The Apt 5’. This year,