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COVID-19 Update: WHO Launches Health Alert Service on WhatsApp

As the Coronavirus pandemic spreads, the World Health Organization has launched a Health Alert on WhatsApp. The new service, which

Ventures Platform
Africa Health Technology

Applications For Ventures Platform #COVID19InnovationChallenge Closes Tomorrow

Taking into account the rampaging coronavirus pandemic across the world, Ventures Platform is inviting all hackers, developers, enthusiasts or founders

Jumia
Business Ecommerce Health

Coronavirus: Jumia & Reckitt Benckiser Partner to Provide Hygienic Products

  In the face of the Coronavirus pandemic, Jumia, an African-focused eCommerce firm has partnered with Reckitt Benckiser to provide

Africa Health Social Entrepreneurship

Co-creation Hub Calls for Projects Funding and Design Support For COVID-19 Projects

In light of the Coronavirus pandemic and its related consequences in other sectors of various economies across the globe, Co-creation

Facebook
Accelerator Social Entrepreneurship Social Media

Apply For Facebook Community Accelerator Program

Facebook has announced the launch of the Community Accelerator program which will be available in the following countries across SSA:

JET Motor Company
Automobile Funding Investment

Nigeria’s Automobile Startup, Jet Motor Company Raises $9m to Develop Electric Vehicles

JET Motor Company, a Nigerian automobile maker, has closed a $9 million investment from Greatman Legend to boost research and

uLesson
Apps Edtech Education

Sim Shagaya’s Edtech Startup, uLesson Launches Mobile App

uLesson, a Nigeria’s Ed-tech startup founded by Sim Shagaya has launched a mobile app. The uLesson app offers students in

Field Intelligence
Health Investment Venture Capital

Nigerian Startup Field Intelligence Raises $3.6m Series A Funding Led by Blue Haven Initiative

Field Intelligence, a Nigerian healthtech supply chain startup has raised $3.6 million Series A funding round led by Blue Haven

YOUVerify
Funding Investment RegTech

Nigeria’s Digital Identity Startup Youverify Raises $1.5m Led by Orange Digital Ventures

Youverify, a Nigerian digital identity, and address verification startup has closed a $1.5 million investment led by Orange Digital Ventures

Jumia
Ecommerce Health SMEs

Jumia Removes 390 Products Over Price Increase

Attempts by some retailers to cash in on the coronavirus by increasing the prices of hand sanitizers and face masks