Female
Fintech Women

How to Encourage More Female Participation in Fintech

The African and Nigerian tech ecosystem is male-dominated. It is a problem that runs deep into the African social fabric. In

Almentor
Edtech Funding Startup

Almentor, a MENA Video E-learning Platform Secures $6.5m Funding

Almentor, a video e-learning platform in the MENA region, has announced raising $6.5 million in series B Funding. Partech led

MTN
Awards Telecom

MTN Wins Telecom of the Year and Employer of the Year at NECA Award for Excellence 2020

MTN Nigeria has been awarded the Telecommunications Company of the Year and the overall winner, Employer of the Year at

SEC
Investment Regulation

SEC Orders Investment Crowdfunding Platforms to Register by June 30th

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has ordered all existing investment crowdfunding portals/digital commodities investment platforms to register with it

Awards

Global Startup Awards Africa to Discover Top Technology Innovators

For the first time ever, future-shapers from all 55 African Union member states now have the chance to participate in

Spotify
Music Music Streaming

Spotify Premium Launches Exciting Offer For Free and First-Time Nigerian Users

Spotify Premium is offering three months free to eligible free and first time-users for the Individual Premium plan. Spotify Premium gives

Ecommerce
Ecommerce Report

Women Can Add $14.57 Billion to E-Commerce in Africa: IFC Research

Africa’s e-commerce market could grow by more than $14.5 billion between 2025-2030, according to an IFC report published today. The

Tays
Apps Funding Investment Startup

Egyptian Professional Networking App, Tays, Pre-seed Funding

Egypt-based networking app Tays has raised a seven-figure (EGP) pre-seed investment from several angel investors, some of whom will join the

d.light
Funding Investment Renewable Energy Startup

Solar Energy Startup, D.light Secures $10m in Equity Financing From Proparco

D.light, a leading innovator of solar energy products, has raised US$10 million in equity financing from Proparco.  This latest funding

COVID-19
Funding Health Investment

Development Bank of Austria (OeEB) and EIB Launch Є100mn African Private Sector COVID-19 Resilience Investment Initiative

Entrepreneurs and businesses most impacted by economic, health, and social challenges triggered by COVID-19 will be able to benefit from