Patricia CEO alleges Nigerian lawmaker masterminded crypto exchange hack
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The CEO of troubled Nigerian cryptocurrency exchange Patricia has accused a sitting member of the House of Representatives of masterminding the platform’s…
African eyewear startup, Lapaire, raises $3m to drive expansion across the continent
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Lapaire, an African eyecare startup, has secured $3 million in new funding round to facilitate the expansion of its affordable vision services…
Nigerian Fintech - Cleva - raises $1.5m to offer Dollar accounts across Africa
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Nigerian fintech startup, Cleva, has secured $1.5 million in pre-seed funding to expand its platform, enabling Africans to open U.S. dollar accounts….
Microsoft backs Tech4Dev to create 100,000 jobs for African youths
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Microsoft has partnered with Nigerian social enterprise, Tech4Dev, to help provide employment for 100,000 young Africans over the next seven years through…
African E-commerce rivals - Wasoko and MaxAB - announce merger
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Two leading African e-commerce companies, Wasoko and MaxAB, have agreed to a landmark merger deal aiming to form the largest digital retail…
Flutterwave strengthens its executive team with new hires
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African fintech startup, Flutterwave, has hired six executives to strengthen leadership in risk, compliance, and global partnerships as the company rapidly expands….
Intricacies of VC Audits: How they Affect Startups and Their Valuations
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In the dynamic world of venture capital (VC), the yearly ritual of VC audits carries more weight than meets the eye. Elizabeth…
Nigerian crypto startup - Bitmama - in talks to acquire Payday
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Nigerian cryptocurrency exchange platform Bitmama is engaged in discussions to acquire fintech startup, Payday, in a deal reported to be valued at…
Summary of OpenAI and Sam Altman's faceoff that led to Altman's removal and reinstatement as CEO
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OpenAI sent shockwaves through the tech world last week after abruptly firing CEO and co-founder Sam Altman from the prominent artificial intelligence…