Nigeria
Explore Nigeria news and updates from companies and startups in the economic and technological space shaping the Naira today.
- Startups
Inside Intreensic: The New Payments Training Hub Shaping Africa’s Fintech Future
Intreensic launches to bridge Africa’s payments skills gap, offering structured fintech education, global certifications, and industry consulting. Learn how this…
- Startups
Raenest Raises $11M to Strengthen Nigeria, Kenya, and Expand to US & Egypt
Raenest raises $11M Series A to expand multi-currency banking, enhance cross-border payments, and scale operations across Africa, the US, and…
- Startups
Kenyan, Nigerian, and South African Startups Can Now Apply for Verto’s $10,000 Global Business Award
Verto launches a $10,000 Global Business Award to support early-stage startups in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa for international expansion.
- Startups
i3 Shifts Focus to Growth-Stage African Healthtechs for 3rd Cohort Amid U.S. Aid “Stop-Work” Directive
i3 shifts focus to support 5-7 growth-stage African healthtechs with $225K grants, responding to U.S. aid directive.
- Startups
Juicyway Raises $3M to Transform Cross-Border Payments in Africa with Stablecoin Technology
Juicyway raises $3M to revolutionize Africa's cross-border payments using stablecoin technology, enabling faster, cheaper transactions and unlocking currency liquidity.
- News
Kenyans Loved Humor, South Africans True Crime, Nigerians Spirituality: Spotify’s 2024 Podcast Trends
Discover Spotify 2024 podcast trends: humor in Kenya, true crime in South Africa, and spirituality in Nigeria.
- 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.
- News
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.
