Nigeria
Explore Nigeria news and updates from companies and startups in the economic and technological space shaping the Naira today.
- News
Mastercard and KaiOS Join Forces to Drive Financial Inclusion for Small Businesses
Mastercard and KaiOS partner to provide affordable digital payment solutions for SMEs in emerging markets, promoting financial inclusion.
- Announcements
PalmPay USSD Service Launched to Boost Financial Access and Security in Nigeria
PalmPay USSD service enhances financial access and security, enabling transactions without internet, expanding inclusion for Nigerian users.
- Startups
Field Partners with Gates Foundation to Launch $11M Maternal Health Initiative in Africa
Field launches a $11M initiative, backed by Gates Foundation, to tackle maternal mortality and improve healthcare in Africa.
- News
Empowering African Tech: Join the Africa Technology Expo on June 22, 2024
The Africa Technology Expo on June 22, 2024, showcases African tech innovation with networking, competitions, and industry insights.
- News
Microsoft Reportedly Shutting Down ADC Nigeria, Sparking Concerns for Kenya Offices
Microsoft reportedly plans to close its ADC in Lagos, raising concerns about the future of its ADC in Nairobi.
- Startups
BuuPass Acquires Quickbus, Expanding Its Pan-African Bus Ticketing Network
BuuPass acquires Quickbus, expanding its bus ticketing network in Africa, bolstered by Founders Factory Africa's strategic investment.
- Announcements
Nigeria Upgrades Biometric System for Enhanced Citizen Identification
Nigeria upgrades its biometric system with IDEMIA, enhancing capacity to 250M records, speed, and global standards alignment.
- News
Huawei Cloud to Support 100 Startups in Nigeria in Next 2 Years
Huawei Cloud commits to supporting 100 startups in Nigeria, enhancing innovation and growth with cloud technology and resources.
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Africa Technology Expo 2024 Set to Hit Lagos in June, Spotlight on African Tech
Africa Tech Expo in Lagos, June 2024: showcasing innovation, fostering partnerships, and accelerating growth in the African tech ecosystem.
- Startups
Win Funding, Mentorship in New Nigerian Business Competition
StarNews Mobile and GBEF launch Nigerian business competition, offering SMEs mentoring, funding, and partnerships to foster economic growth.
- Startups
Zone Secures $8.5 Million in Seed Funding to Expand Decentralised Payments in Africa
Zone, African payments, raises $8.5 million for decentralised blockchain network expansion to transform African financial infrastructure.
- Startups
MDaaS Raises Additional $3M to Expand Healthcare in Nigeria
MDaaS Global, a healthtech company in Nigeria, secured $3 million to expand healthcare access with BeaconOS technology.
- Announcements
2Africa Cable Lands in Nigeria Boosting Country’s South Internet
MainOne's 2Africa cable landing in Akwa Ibom brings high-capacity broadband to South-South Nigeria, driving digital growth.
- Startups
Innovative African Startups Take Center Stage at Techstars Demo Day in Lagos
Techstars Demo Day highlights cutting-edge African startups, attracting investors and sparking discussions on the continent's booming tech scene.
- News
Africa Faces Rising Cybercrime Threats in 2023
Africa experienced cybercrime surges in 2023, with increased web threats, phishing, ICS, and IoT attacks; proactive measures urged.
