WhatsApp
Health Messaging Social Media

COVID-19: WhatsApp Limits Forward Message to 1 Chat at a Time to Curb Fake News

With billions of people unable to see their friends and family in person due to COVID-19, people are relying on

Tony Elumelu Foundation
Africa Entrepreneurship Funding

Tony Elumelu Foundation Postpones 2020 TEF Entrepreneurship Program Until 2021

In response to the current crisis resulting from the coronavirus pandemic, the Tony Elumelu Foundation, has postponed the 6th edition

Kwik Delivery
Funding Investment Logistics

Ubisoft S.A. Founder Invests in Nigerian Startup Kwik Delivery

Yves Guillemot, Founder & CEO of French video games giant Ubisoft S.A. has invested in Nigerian startup Africa Delivery Technologies

Bitcoin
Bitcoin Business Cryptocurrency

Blockstale BTM Installs 1st Bitcoin ATM in Nigeria

Blockstale BTM, a Nigerian blockchain startup, based in Lagos has installed the first bitcoin ATM machine in Africa as it

Kasha
Funding Investment Women

Finnfund Makes $1m Investment in Rwandan eCommerce Startup Kasha

Finnfund invested $1 million in Kasha, a Rwandan-based e-commerce platform improving women’s access to genuine health, hygiene and self-care products

Rocket Internet
Africa Business Ecommerce Investment

Rocket Internet Finally Divests From Jumia, Sells 11% Stake in eCommerce Firm

Rocket Internet, the German tech investor has disclosed that it has sold its stake in African eCommerce company Jumia, which

Uber
Business Government Ride-hailing

Coronavirus: Uber Nigeria Temporarily Suspends Services

Uber Nigeria, the global ride-hailing service, has temporarily suspended its services after the federal government imposed a curfew in Lagos

MePlaylist
Entertainment Funding Music Streaming

Nigerian Music Startup, MePlaylist Gets Funding From Beyonce’s Father

MePlaylist, a Nigerian Music startup has announced that it has received investments from  Mr Mathew Knowles, father of artists Beyoncé

Quidax
Accelerator Cryptocurrency Entrepreneurship

Nigerian Cryptocurrency Startup, Quidax Selected For 2020 Class of Techstars Toronto

Quidax, a Nigerian cryptocurrency startup has been selected among the 10 startups that will participate in the 2020 Class of

Union Bank
Banking Health Payment

CoronavirusInNigeria: Union Bank Unveils Toll-free Customer Service Line

Union Bank has unveiled a 24-h0urs toll-free customer service line as part of proactive efforts to ease banking worries during