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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…
Nigeria’s Central Bank To Launch Open Banking in August 2025
Nigeria’s Central Bank (CBN) has approved the launch of open banking, requiring banks to start sharing customer data…
C-One Ventures Acquires Nigeria’s Bankly to Expand Fintech Portfolio
C-One Ventures has fully acquired Bankly, a Nigerian fintech startup and licensed microfinance bank. The company will be…
Paystack Announces Zap, a Consumer App Focused on Bank Transfers
Paystack has announced Zap, a consumer app for instant and secure payments, with a focus on bank transfers.…
Nigeria To Launch $40M Startup Fund to Boost Tech Ecosystem
The Nigerian government is set to roll out a $40 million fund to support early-stage tech startups, aiming…