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Itana Opens Applications for Digital Residency Launchpad
Itana, Africa’s first Digital Special Economic Zone, has opened applications for its Digital Residency Launchpad, a curated private…
Okra Co-Founder Fara Ashiru Joins UK’s Kernel
Fara Ashiru, co-founder and CEO of Nigeria’s open-finance startup Okra, has joined UK-based Kernel as Head of Engineering.…
Chowdeck Acquires POS startup Mira to Become Full-Stack Foodtech Platform
Nigerian delivery giant Chowdeck has acquired Mira, a fast-growing point-of-sale (POS) platform serving the food and hospitality sector,…
Flutterwave Acquires Payment License in Cameroon To Offer Digital Payment Services
African fintech giant Flutterwave has officially launched its suite of digital payment services in Cameroon, marking a significant…
PaidHR Raises $1.8M to Scale Financial Access for Africa’s Workforce
Nigerian HR tech startup PaidHR has raised a $1.8 million seed round, led by Accion Venture Lab, to…
Netflix Hikes Prices Again in Nigeria
Netflix has hiked subscription fees in Nigeria for the first time in 2025 — its third increase since…
Nigeria Central Bank Rolls Out New Digital Platform to Unlock $1B Monthly Remittances
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has launched a digital platform to help Nigerians abroad remotely obtain Bank…
Nigeria Launches First Industrial Biochar Facility to Tackle Carbon Emissions
Releaf Earth, a climate-tech startup, has launched Nigeria’s first industrial-scale biochar carbon removal facility in Cross River State…
Meta Threatens To Pull Instagram and Facebook from Nigeria Over $220M Fine
Nigeria has accused Meta of orchestrating a “negative PR campaign” to pressure authorities after the tech giant threatened…
Bolt Rolls Out Electric Tricycles in Lagos, Nigeria
Ride-hailing platform Bolt has launched its first fleet of electric tricycles in Lagos, Nigeria — a major step…