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- 4 Dec 2019
Plentywaka Unveils New App
Plentywaka, a technology-driven bus sharing solution, designed to allow commuters to schedule their rides from their preferred pick-up locations to their desired destination has announced the launch…
- 13 Oct 2021
FirstBank Partners NIBSS for Digital Payment through New Solution
First Bank Nigeria Plc. has gone into partnership with the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc. (NIBSS) on its Nigeria Quick Response (NQR) payment solution. Dr Adesola Adeduntan, chief…
- 17 Nov 2020
Plentywaka Expands its Ride-hailing Service into Delta State
Plentywaka, the first bus-hailing app in Nigeria, has announced the launch of WakaCab, a new car-hailing service with fully-trained drivers for commuters within Delta State starting with Asaba. In an…
- 16 Sept 2020
Plentywaka Marks One Year with Over 190,000 Journeys
Plentywaka, the innovative tech-driven start-up revolutionizing transport in Nigeria, has marked its first year in operation with over 190,000+ completed trips by more than 40,000 riders. Since…
- 13 Jun 2022
Future of African Super Apps Relies on Great User Experience and Strong Security
Financial institutions are increasingly relying on apps and their turbo charged cousins, super apps, for much needed revenue growth. Organisations that can offer a secure, low-friction app experience…
- 16 Sept 2019
Crowdyvest Launches Hassle-free Bus Hailing with PlentyWaka Today
Today, Crowdyvest will launch PlentyWaka, its business-style bus riding service in Lagos, offering daily commuters the ability to move from point A to B in comfort, style and safety with a few taps…
- 24 May 2017
Google Invests in Delivery Science, Three Other Nigerian Startups
Google has invested on four Nigerian startups through its ‘Launchpad Accelerator’ programme. The four startups include Delivery Science, led by a team of indigenous technology entrepreneurs and…
- 22 Nov 2021
Treepz Acquires Ugabus in Expansion Move, Closes its Seed Round @ $2.8M
In a bid to digitize the public transportation system and provide safer, reliable and comfortable commute options across Africa, Toronto-based shared mobility company, Treepz, has announced its…
- 19 Apr 2023
Touch And Pay Democratise Transport for Millions with New Interstate Booking Solution
Touch and Pay Technologies , a Nigerian fintech company and leading processor of micro-transactions in Africa, has announced the democratisation of interstate travel from Nigeria’s largest city,…
- 4 Aug 2020
Plentywaka Secures $300,000 Investment, Launches In Abuja
Plentywaka, the transport startup, has raised a $300,000 pre-seed investment led by EMFATO, Microtraction and Niche Capital. Plentywaka will use the investment to continue to transform the transport…
- 4 Aug 2026
CMS T&M Launches TMO Rides to Enable a Faster & Cashless Transport Experience for CMS – Ajah Passengers
CMS Transport Management (CMS T&M), one of Lagos' longest-standing and most trusted transport operators, officially launches a new service known as TMO Rides. This new initiative is designed to…
- 10 Nov 2017
Konnect Africa Brings Wi-Fi to Rural African Communities
Konnect Africa, the Eutelsat-owned satellite broadband service provider, has unveiled SmartWIFI, a new hotspot service, as part of its ongoing commitment to bring digital opportunities to Africans.…
- 7 Oct 2014
Microsoft Innovation Grants Go To 7 African Start-Ups
Microsoft has again shown its intent in supporting African start-ups to potentially create jobs, encourage skills development and grow the continent’s knowledge economy. To fast-track their growth…
- 9 Nov 2021
FCT Authorities Move to Regulate Uber, Bolt Operations
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) says it will introduce a new hybrid licences for all app-based vehicle operators in the territory from February 2022. FCT VIO…
- 3 Sept 2016
Intel Lauds Aso Villa Demo Day Initiative as 3 Winners Emerge
Intel Corporation has described Federal Government’s Aso Villa Demo Day (AVDD2016) Initiative as a critical computer and internet enabled approach to promoting entrepreneurship, innovation, job…
- 12 Jun 2015
78% Global Travellers Use Digital Info to Plan Trips- Visa
Visa, a global payments technology company, today announced the launch of NotATourist, an innovative, full-fledged regional campaign aimed at driving international tourism during holidays, and making…