Uber-backed Nigerian startup - Moove - eyes expansion into U.S. market
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Moove, the Nigerian vehicle financing startup backed by Uber, is making plans for a major expansion into the United States. The company,…
Nigerian fintech - Risevest - expands into Kenya with Hisa acquisition
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Nigerian investment platform, Risevest, has acquired Kenyan startup, Hisa. The deal, which was approved by Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority, makes it Risevest’s…
Nigeria's SEC approves two crypto exchanges to operate in the country
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Following the exit of two giant crypto exchanges from Nigeria, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted provisional licenses to two…
Bolt suspends inter-country ride requests for users in Nigeria and South Africa
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Ride-hailing app Bolt has been forced to restrict inter-country ride requests between Nigeria and South Africa – following a bizarre social media-driven…
Struggling Quizac gets a second chance with Tekedia acquisition
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In a surprising turn of events, Quizac, the edtech startup which we recently reported to be shutting down, has been given a…
Boldd unveils new global transaction features, expands Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) capabilities
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Boldd is excited to announce a series of new features designed to enhance the way businesses manage global transactions. These updates are…
Starlink to boost Internet services in Nigeria with three ground stations
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Elon Musk’s Starlink is establishing cutting-edge ground stations across the country. This ambitious project, spanning approximately 29,000 acres, aims to dramatically enhance…
Quizac shuts down operations after rejecting $250,000 investment
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Educational technology startup Quizac has announced its closure, just months after turning down a $250,000 investment offer. The company, founded in 2021,…
Google selects 10 African startups for its Accelerator program, spotlighting AI innovation
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Google has unveiled the 8th cohort of its prestigious Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program, selecting 10 innovative startups from across the…