5G
Internet Technology

Nigerian Senate Asks FG to Suspend 5G Deployment

The Nigerian Senate has asked the federal government to suspend plans to deploy fifth-generation (5G) network technology in Nigeria till

Ascent
Funding Venture Capital

African Private Equity Fund Manager Ascent Announces Close of Ascent Rift Valley Fund II

African private equity fund manager Ascent has announced the first rolling close of its Ascent Rift Valley Fund II (ARVF II) at

Clubhouse
Social Media Technology

FELA! Audio Adaptation to Debut on Clubhouse This May

An audio adaptation of the musical FELA!, written and directed by filmmaker Funa Maduka, will premiere on Clubhouse, the audio-invite

Bfree
Fintech Funding Investment Venture Capital

Nigerian Fintech Startup, BFREE Raises Seed Round to Tackle Rising Consumer Debt in Africa

BFREE, a Nigerian fintech startup, that focuses on improving consumers’ financial health through its tech-enabled credit management solution, has raised

CATAPULT: Inclusion Africa
Fintech

AWABAH, Crop2Cash and 12 Other Fintech Startups Joining CATAPULT: Inclusion Africa 2021

The Luxembourg House of Financial Technology (LHoFT) Foundation has selected 14 Fintech startups to take part in the 2021 edition

Startup
Feature Technology Venture Capital

Why a Wave of Technology Giants Will Come From Africa

Ian Lessem, Managing Partner at HAVAÍC, investors in early-stage, high-growth technology businesses, notes a significant increase in investment demand for African

Axa Mansard
Pension

Axa Mansard Pensions Announces Change Of Name

AXA Mansard Pensions Limited has announced a rebrand and change of name to Tangerine Pensions Limited following receipt of all

MyMedicines
Entrepreneurship Startup

MyMedicines’ Abimbola Adebakin Named Winner in Inaugural Bayer Foundation Women Empowerment Award

The founder and CEO of MyMedicines, Abimbola Adebakin has been named among the winners of the inaugural Bayer Foundation Women

Chekkit
Health Technology

Chekkit’s Drug Verification Project Goes National in Aghanistan After Successful Pilot

After a successful pilot of Chekkit’s drug verification solution in collaboration with blockchain partner, Fantom Foundation, the Afghanistan Ministry of Health

COVID-19
Health Regulation

FG Reintroduces COVID-19 Restrictions, Shuts Down Clubs, and Restricts Public Gatherings

The Federal Government has reintroduced COVID-19 restrictions across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The new directive