Nigeria
Explore Nigeria news and updates from companies and startups in the Β economic and technological space shaping the Naira today.
- Startups
Kenyan, Nigerian, and South African Startups Can Now Apply for Vertoβs $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: Spotifyβs 2024 Podcast Trends
Discover Spotify 2024 podcast trends: humor in Kenya, true crime in South Africa, and spirituality in Nigeria.
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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.
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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.
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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.
- News
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.
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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.
- 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.
