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- 14 May 2024
Maad Raises $3.2m Seed Funding to Transform Francophone Africa's Retail Market
Maad, Francophone Africa's fastest-growing tech & logistics platform for informal retailers, today announced the successful completion of its $3.2 million seed funding round (debt & equity).…
- 5 Jan 2021
Capital Investment in African Tech start-ups Drops by 71.7%
Capital investment into African tech start-ups in 2020 declined by 71.7%, reflecting the disruption of COVID-19 on venture capital flows. According to the African Venture Capital 2020 report by…
- 6 Dec 2023
tappi Raises $1.5M in Oversubscribed Pre-Seed Round to Build Online Trust for Africa’s SMEs
tappi, an end-to-end digital commerce SaaS solution tailored for small and medium-sized businesses, has raised $1.5M in an oversubscribed Pre-Seed round led by Mercy Corps Ventures and Chui Ventures.…
- 26 Dec 2023
Tappi Raises $1.5m in Pre-Seed Round to Digitise, Build Online Trust for Africa’s SMEs
Tappi, an end-to-end digital commerce SaaS solution tailored for small and medium-sized businesses, has raised $1.5m in an oversubscribed pre-seed round led by Mercy Corps Ventures and Chui Ventures.…
- 7 Sept 2018
GSMA Launches Initiative to Advance Next Generation of Connectivity
The GSMA has launched the “GSMA 100”, a global innovation discovery initiative designed to identify and advance the next generation of connectivity and digital services. Comprised of the world’s most…
- 11 Aug 2016
ANCO Backs New PMG, Says Courier Summit Inevitable
The Association of Nigeria Courier Operators (ANCO) has applauded the recent inauguration of Mr Bisi Adegbuyi as the new post master-general (PMG) of the federation (PMGoF) and the chief executive of…
- 8 Dec 2014
SEC, Others Cautioned On Cost Saving Measures, AGM Reports Dispatches
Due to the diverse shareholding of public companies, a well regulated environment is paramount for efficient operation and adequate protection of investors’ funds, however, the Securities &…
- 14 Jan 2021
Njoroge, Cellulant CEO Leaving Firm
Ken Njoroge, one of the co-founders and CEO of Cellulant, a pan-African payments company has announced that he would be leaving the company in 2021. He made this announcement via a blogpost last…
- 7 Aug 2024
Founders Factory Africa Rebrands to 54 Collective
Founders Factory Africa (FFA), leading African venture capital firm has announced its rebrand and name change to 54 Collective, evolving its business model to better support transformative technology…
- 20 Dec 2021
MAX Raises $31M in Series B Round
Metro Africa Xpress Inc. (“MAX”) - the largest vehicle subscription platform for low-to-zero emission vehicles in Africa, announces it has raised $31 million of new capital, in the first close of a…
- 19 Jul 2026
NIMASA Unveils Accelerator Scheme to Drive Innovation, Sustainable Growth
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has introduced the Blue Economy Accelerator Programme, a strategic initiative designed to identify, nurture, and accelerate innovative…
- 27 Feb 2026
Alerzo Liquidates Delivery Fleet as N4.38bn Moniepoint Loan Row Deepens
Nigerian B2B e‑commerce platform Alerzo is disposing of large parts of its delivery fleet, including buses, motorcycles, and operational vehicles, as it contends with a N4.38 billion debt owed to…
- 13 Sept 2018
Yahsat Partners Hughes Networks to Extend Internet Services in Africa
Global satellite operator Yahsat has announced a joint venture with Hughes Network Systems (HUGHES), a subsidiary of EchoStar Corporation, to provide commercial Ka-band satellite broadband services…
- 23 Jan 2017
NiRA Hints on How to Coin Domain Name, Cites 10 Examples
As 2017 interesting domain names countdown commences, the Nigeria internet Registration Association (NiRA) has even disclosed the innovators in the area up to 2016. According to Rev’ Sunday…
- 22 Jun 2026
How Haneefah Adam Beat Artists Nationwide to Win Prestigious Futures Art Award
Ventures Platform and the Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art (YSMA), Pan-Atlantic University, are pleased to announce Haneefah Adam as the winner of the inaugural Ventures Platform–YSMA Futures Art Award,…
- 7 Nov 2024
Empowering Nigerian Entrepreneurs: 15Wins Ventures Unveils Z-Habitat Hub
15Wins Ventures, a Dutch-based venture builder, officially launched Z-Habitat Hub in Lagos on Thursday, October 24, 2024, marking a new chapter in the company’s efforts to support innovation and…
- 2 Apr 2026
Nigeria Mulls National Cybersecurity Council
Federal Government has unveiled plans to establish a National Cybersecurity Coordination Council, signaling a shift toward a more unified, intelligence-driven approach to defending the country’s…
- 22 Jan 2024
Heirs Energies Celebrates Third Anniversary with Significant Milestone in Production Growth
Heirs Energies, Africa’s foremost indigenous-owned integrated energy company, commemorated its three-year anniversary. In a short timescale, Heirs Energy has implemented a track record of significant…
- 27 Feb 2025
Fidelity Bank Launches Creativerse to Empower Creative Sector
Fidelity Bank Plc has emphasized its commitment to the development of Nigeria’s creative economy with the launch of the Creativerse. Dr. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, managing director/chief executive officer,…
- 11 Oct 2022
Business School Netherlands Graduates 2022 Class of Action Learning MBA
The graduation ceremony of Business School Netherlands (BSN) 2022 Class of Action Learning MBA transformation leaders recently held at the Hague in the Netherlands. The graduation ceremony was…
- 8 Feb 2024
Nigerians in Diaspora to Float N100bn Venture Capital Fund, SMEs Bank
A group of Nigerians based in the US, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe and South Africa is planning a N100 billion Venture Capital Fund and also a specialized bank targeted at Small and Medium…
- 15 Nov 2016
Eutelsat Unveils ‘Konnect Africa’ Brand for Satellite Broadband Venture
‘Konnect Africa’ brand by Eutelsat Communications was on Tuesday launch at the Africacom event, and marks a change in scope of the ‘Broadband for Africa’ venture set up to galvanise the market for…
- 13 Nov 2023
Global Venture Capital Investment Fell by 30% to $73B in Q3 2023 -Report
Venture capital investment fell sharply in the third quarter of 2023, with global deal value down 30% year-on-year to $73 billion, according to market researcher, PitchBook. This is the lowest level…
- 1 May 2025
Oluwaseun Dania Named Among Top 50 Most Influential People of African Descent for Philanthropy & Social Impact
Visionary entrepreneur, multi-sectoral leader, and tireless advocate for sustainable development, Oluwaseun Dania has been named one of the Top 50 Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD)…
- 10 Mar 2025
Igniteher BootCamp: A Pathway to Women Empowerment and Economic Growth
The IgniteHer Bootcamp, a flagship initiative by the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), concluded…
- 5 Feb 2020
TLcom Closes TIDE Africa Fund at $71M
TLcom, the Africa-focused Venture Capital firm, has announces it has secured an additional $31M for its TIDE Africa Fund, bringing its Sub Saharan Africa (SSA)-focused fund to $71mn. The latest…
- 28 Apr 2025
C-One Ventures Acquires Bankly to Strengthen Grassroots Financial Services
C-One Ventures Platform has announced its agreement to acquire Bankly Microfinance Bank, a fintech leader dedicated to bridging financial access gaps in Nigeria's informal economy. This acquisition,…
- 24 Jan 2014
Nutrition Society Lauds Nutricima Consumer Enriching Products
Nutrition Society of Nigeria (NSN) has commended Nutricima Limited, makers of Coast, Nunu, Olympic milk and other nutritious food drinks, for enriching lives of consumers through its products as well…
- 3 Jul 2015
Oando, Vitol & Helios in $276.8m Strategic Partnership
Oando PLC ("Oando") an integrated oil and gas company headquartered in Nigeria, has entered in to an agreement with HV Investments II B.V., (“HVI”), a joint venture owned by a fund advised by Helios…
- 15 Jan 2014
Interswitch Smartgov to Raise Revenues for Cross River State
Senator Liyel Imoke, Governor of Cross River State, has announced that his government will continue to expand ways the Smartgov platform; the identity management and e-payment infrastructure for…