Lesaka Pushes Bank Zero Acquisition Deadline to 2027 as Regulators Stall Lesaka Technologies has given itself another five months to close its R1 byBetty WangariJune 19, 2026
DFIs and Philanthropies Back $176M Zafiri Clean Energy Platform A consortium of IFC, the African Development Bank, the Rockefeller Foundation, byBetty WangariJune 19, 2026
Nigeria Targets 70% Digital Literacy by 2027 with New Strategic Roadmap Nigeria has announced a strategic roadmap to achieve 70% digital literacy by byBolu BabalolaJune 18, 2026
Nigeria Launches FreeTV, a Nationwide Subscription-Free Digital TV Platform Nigeria has launched FreeTV, a nationwide subscription-free digital television byFatima OladunniJune 18, 2026
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
News NigeriaMay 13, 2024 DAP Launches SIDE Initiative: A Stepping Stone for Nigerian Innovation. The Social Innovation Driven Entrepreneurship (SIDE) initiative, a cornerstone byBolu Babalola
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 South Africa’s Grindstone and USAID launch a 2-year program to support startups. South African accelerator Grindstone, in partnership with USAID Southern Africa byBolu Babalola
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
Africa NewsMay 9, 2024 Tappi joins forces with KNCCI to launch new digital services. Kenyan e-commerce startup Tappi has teamed up with the Kenya National Chamber of byBolu Babalola
News NigeriaMay 8, 2024 Microsoft to shut down its Lagos-based Africa Development Center. Microsoft is reportedly set to close its African Development Centre (ADC) in byMuhammed Mustapha
News NigeriaMay 8, 2024 Google and the African Union partner for #DiscoverMyAfrica, a month-long showcase of African ingenuity. The Office of the African Union Chairperson’s Youth Envoy and Google are excited byBolu Babalola
News NigeriaMay 8, 2024 Nigerian biotech startup Syndicate Bio launches new liquid biopsy test for cancer. Nigerian biotech startup Syndicate Bio has partnered with SOPHiA GENETICS, a byBolu Babalola
News NigeriaMay 7, 2024 Digital ID startup Seamfix secures $4.5M for African expansion. Seamfix, a leading global provider of digital identity solutions, has byBolu Babalola
