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Bolt, inDrive Strike Hits Lagos as Drivers Demand 10% Cap Lagos ride-hailing drivers began an indefinite strike against Bolt and inDrive byFatima OladunniOctober 13, 2026
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OPay IPO: Standard Bank to Invest Up to $200M Standard Bank will invest up to $200 million in OPay through a private placement byBolu BabalolaOctober 12, 2026
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News Nigeria StartupSeptember 24, 2025 Paga Group Launches US Banking Service, Targeting 4.5 Million African Immigrants with FDIC-Insured Accounts. Nigeria-founded and UK-headquartered fintech giant Paga Group has made a bold byFatima Oladunni
Africa News StartupSeptember 23, 2025 Kenyan Solar Pioneer SunCulture Secures $5M Strategic Investment from WaterEquity’s Climate Fund. Market-leading AgriTech company becomes first investment from new Water & byBetty Wangari
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