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Qatar denies viral ban on single Nigerian men — how the rumour spread and how to verifyQatar denies a viral visa ban on ...
29/11/2025

Qatar denies viral ban on single Nigerian men — how the rumour spread and how to verify

Qatar denies a viral visa ban on single Nigerian men, clarifying it's a false rumour spread via social media and news. Always verify travel advisories through official channels like Qatar’s Hayya portal or trusted fact-checkers....

Qatar denies a viral visa ban on single Nigerian men, clarifying it's a false rumour spread via social media and news. Always verify travel advisories through official channels like Qatar’s Hayya portal or trusted fact-checkers.

How Onone Ega masters African tech: delivering under pressure and going all in on Web3Onone Ega masters African tech by ...
28/11/2025

How Onone Ega masters African tech: delivering under pressure and going all in on Web3

Onone Ega masters African tech by leading engineering teams and diving deep into Web3. She navigates regulatory pressures with proactive compliance, prioritizing quality over speed, and champions decentralized ownership for real-world solutions....

Onone Ega masters African tech by leading engineering teams and diving deep into Web3. She navigates regulatory pressures with proactive compliance, prioritizing quality over speed, and champions decentralized ownership for real-world solutions.

Google withdraws appeal in Uganda privacy case — victory for digital rights across Africa?Google's withdrawal in Uganda ...
28/11/2025

Google withdraws appeal in Uganda privacy case — victory for digital rights across Africa?

Google's withdrawal in Uganda is a win for digital rights, forcing compliance with local data protection laws. This reinforces African regulators' authority, signaling stronger digital governance and accountability for global tech firms across the continent....

Google's withdrawal in Uganda is a win for digital rights, forcing compliance with local data protection laws. This reinforces African regulators' authority, signaling stronger digital governance and accountability for global tech firms across the continent.

Black Friday 2025: score up to 70% off on laptops, solar power and software in Nigeria and across AfricaBlack Friday 202...
28/11/2025

Black Friday 2025: score up to 70% off on laptops, solar power and software in Nigeria and across Africa

Black Friday 2025 kicks off November 28, offering up to 70% off laptops, solar power, and software. Find deals across Nigeria and Africa on Jumia, HP, MTN, and Oraimo....

Black Friday 2025 kicks off November 28, offering up to 70% off laptops, solar power, and software. Find deals across Nigeria and Africa on Jumia, HP, MTN, and Oraimo.

Axian bets on Digibank & Fintech and new board to unlock pan-African digital bankingAxian rebranded its fintech arm to D...
27/11/2025

Axian bets on Digibank & Fintech and new board to unlock pan-African digital banking

Axian rebranded its fintech arm to Digibank & Fintech, appointing a new board. This move aims to drive pan-African digital banking, evolving mobile money into full digital banking solutions for greater financial inclusion across Africa....

Axian rebranded its fintech arm to Digibank & Fintech, appointing a new board. This move aims to drive pan-African digital banking, evolving mobile money into full digital banking solutions for greater financial inclusion across Africa.

From bored kid to the engineer who built a government platform for six million NigeriansAbdulqudus Abubakre, a self-taug...
27/11/2025

From bored kid to the engineer who built a government platform for six million Nigerians

Abdulqudus Abubakre, a self-taught engineer, led the development of NASIMS, Nigeria’s federal social intervention platform, now used by over six million people. He also co-founded Accessibility Nigeria....

Abdulqudus Abubakre, a self-taught engineer, led the development of NASIMS, Nigeria’s federal social intervention platform, now used by over six million people. He also co-founded Accessibility Nigeria.

How Moove’s pitch left Lagos drivers stuck with recycled cars and soaring debtMoove's "drive-to-own" model in Lagos left...
27/11/2025

How Moove’s pitch left Lagos drivers stuck with recycled cars and soaring debt

Moove's "drive-to-own" model in Lagos left drivers with recycled cars, inflated debt, and predatory financing terms. Drivers face soaring costs, asset churning, and debt far exceeding vehicle value, leading to exploitation....

Moove's "drive-to-own" model in Lagos left drivers with recycled cars, inflated debt, and predatory financing terms. Drivers face soaring costs, asset churning, and debt far exceeding vehicle value, leading to exploitation.

Washington’s $150 million bet on Zipline and AI drones is set to transform health systems in AfricaWashington invested $...
26/11/2025

Washington’s $150 million bet on Zipline and AI drones is set to transform health systems in Africa

Washington invested $150M in Zipline to transform African health systems using AI drones. This initiative aims to serve 130M people across 15,000 health facilities with life-saving deliveries, creating 800 high-skilled jobs....

Washington invested $150M in Zipline to transform African health systems using AI drones. This initiative aims to serve 130M people across 15,000 health facilities with life-saving deliveries, creating 800 high-skilled jobs.

Chui Ventures closes $17.3m Fund I, backs 18 startups and tees up $60m Fund IIChui Ventures closed its $17.3M Fund I, ba...
26/11/2025

Chui Ventures closes $17.3m Fund I, backs 18 startups and tees up $60m Fund II

Chui Ventures closed its $17.3M Fund I, backing 18 startups across Africa. Exceeding its initial target, the firm now plans Fund II, targeting $60M to expand its impact with tech-driven ventures....

Chui Ventures closed its $17.3M Fund I, backing 18 startups across Africa. Exceeding its initial target, the firm now plans Fund II, targeting $60M to expand its impact with tech-driven ventures.

Nigeria pauses easing at 27% — inflation slows but risks lingerNigeria's central bank paused interest rate cuts, maintai...
26/11/2025

Nigeria pauses easing at 27% — inflation slows but risks linger

Nigeria's central bank paused interest rate cuts, maintaining the benchmark rate at 27% to combat lingering inflation risks. Though inflation dropped to 16.05%, economists warn of underlying economic fragility....

Nigeria's central bank paused interest rate cuts, maintaining the benchmark rate at 27% to combat lingering inflation risks. Though inflation dropped to 16.05%, economists warn of underlying economic fragility.

Canva’s Johannesburg office could transform design for millions across AfricaCanva’s new Johannesburg office, its larges...
25/11/2025

Canva’s Johannesburg office could transform design for millions across Africa

Canva’s new Johannesburg office, its largest African investment, aims to transform design for millions. It supports 19 African languages and local currencies, empowering education and small businesses across the continent....

Canva’s new Johannesburg office, its largest African investment, aims to transform design for millions. It supports 19 African languages and local currencies, empowering education and small businesses across the continent.

Strataphy raises $6m to scale subsurface cooling for AI — what Cameroon and Africa should knowStrataphy raised $6M to sc...
25/11/2025

Strataphy raises $6m to scale subsurface cooling for AI — what Cameroon and Africa should know

Strataphy raised $6M to scale subsurface cooling for AI. The PrimeLoop™ system cuts cooling costs by 50%, offering Africa and Cameroon crucial energy solutions for their growing tech and industrial sectors....

Strataphy raised $6M to scale subsurface cooling for AI. The PrimeLoop™ system cuts cooling costs by 50%, offering Africa and Cameroon crucial energy solutions for their growing tech and industrial sectors.

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