Ghanaian AI startup - Aya Data - secures $900K in its seed funding round
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Ghanaian startup, Aya Data, has raised $900,000 in a seed funding round, bringing its total funding to $1.15 million. The Accra-based company,…
Kenyan startup - Octavia - raises $5 million to combat climate change
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Kenyan startup, Octavia Carbon, has secured a $5 million seed funding round to revolutionize carbon dioxide removal from the atmosphere. This innovative…
MTN Nigeria goes green with the launch of biodegradable SIM cards
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MTN Nigeria, the country’s leading telecom giant, has unveiled paper-based, biodegradable SIM cards. This eco-friendly initiative, which was announced on Friday, marks…
Obafemi Awolowo University gets cutting-edge engineering lab
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Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), one of Nigeria’s topmost universities, has unveiled a state-of-the-art Computer-Aided Design and Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) laboratory. The facility,…
Nigerian Court denies "ailing" Binance executive's bail request
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A Federal High Court in Abuja has once again denied bail to Tigran Gambaryan, a detained Binance executive. The decision, delivered by…
Ivorian fintech - Waribei - secures €750,000 in latest funding round
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Ivorian fintech startup, Waribei, has raised €750,000 ($820,462) in pre-seed funding. This financial injection is targeted at transforming the way small traders…
Starlink gets 1-year licence to improve internal coverage in Liberia
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As Starlink continues its spread across African borders, the internet company has made headlines again with the one-year licencing agreement it made…
1app Technologies clinches Fintech Company of the Year Award at Ibadan Tech Expo 2024
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1app Technologies has emerged as the winner of the Fintech Company of the Year award at Ibadan Tech Expo 2024, cementing its…
EdTech startup - Tespire - set to announce pre-seed funding
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EdTech startup, Tespire, an innovative startup born in Nigeria’s Northern region, is getting ready to announce the completion of its pre-seed funding…