Airtel Nigeria and UNICEF Launch Links2Work Initiative in Lagos The cost of data shouldn't determine whether a young Nigerian accesses the byFatima OladunniJanuary 28, 2026
Cassava Technologies and AXON Networks Launch Africa’s First AI-Driven Operator-as-a-Service The future of African connectivity isn't being built—it's being programmed byFatima OladunniJanuary 28, 2026
Nigeria’s License Rush: Why Fintechs Are Buying Banks Instead of Building Them The playbook has changed byFatima OladunniJanuary 28, 2026
Top Grant and Non-Dilutive Funding Opportunities for African Businesses Closing February 2026 Over $400 million in equity-free funding—grants, credits, mentorship, and byFatima OladunniJanuary 27, 2026
News NigeriaMay 21, 2024 Elon Musk’s Starlink becomes the third largest internet provider in Nigeria. The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) revealed that Starlink became the byFatima Oladunni
Africa NewsMay 20, 2024 Spiro Secures $50 Million Debt Facility from Afreximbank to Propel Sustainable Mobility in Africa. Spiro, the leading electric vehicle company in Africa, is thrilled to announce byFatima Oladunni
Africa NewsMay 17, 2024 Senegalese B2B e-commerce platform Maad secures $3.2 million fund. Senegalese logistics platform Maad, which focuses on informal retailers, has byFatima Oladunni
News NigeriaMay 17, 2024 OmniRetail tops Financial Times’ Africa’s fastest-growing companies list. OmniRetail, a B2B enablement platform focusing on digital infrastructure in byFatima Oladunni
Africa NewsMay 15, 2024 Egyptian financial technology company MNZL secures $3.5 million funding. Egyptian fintech startup MNZL has raised $3 byFatima Oladunni
EventsMay 14, 2024 RaiseReady seeks female-led startups in South Africa & Kenya. Female-led or “female-empowering” startups in South Africa and Kenya byFatima Oladunni
News NigeriaMay 13, 2024 Nokia partners with Nigeria for 4G/5G test lab and skills development. Nokia Nigeria, in collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Commission byFatima Oladunni
EventsMay 13, 2024 TotalEnergies Startupper of the Year Challenge 2024, Applications Now Open. To celebrate its 100th anniversary and build on the success of previous byFatima Oladunni
Africa NewsMay 10, 2024 Egyptian fintech innovator Swypex launches its all-in-one platform. Egyptian startup Swypex has unveiled its comprehensive financial services byFatima Oladunni
Africa NewsMay 9, 2024 Lesaka acquires Adumo in a deal valued at $85.9 million. South African fintech company Lesaka has announced the acquisition of its byFatima Oladunni
