Microsoft launches Africa Development centre in Lagos and while many may think it came a little late for Africa, Microsoft bosses think what ultimately matters is that it is here all the same. Microsoft Development Centres aren’t a recent introduction as ...
In December 2018, foremost ICT solutions provider, Computer Warehouse Group (CWG) rounded up its year with major appointments. One of them was the appointment of Adewale Adeyipo as Acting CEO of the company, replacing the outgoing James Agada who ...
After much delay, MTN Nigeria’s listing on the Nigerian Stock Exchange was finally concluded yesterday, May 16. But despite the huge public interest, the company took a different listing route that has disappointed many eager investors. Last week, ...
How would you describe an event of techies from around the world coming to learn, network, pitch ideas and have fun? A Digital Goldrush? Well, that was what it was as the Africa Fintech Foundry (AFF) held its 2019 ...
Since the start of 2019, internet shutdowns have been on the rise in different African states during times of protests and elections. Somalia is now the latest country to join this infamous list. But unlike the others, Somalia ...
Jumia may claim to be Africa’s biggest eCommerce company by virtue of listing on the New York bourse but its biggest rival in Nigeria, Konga is, at least for the moment, focused on disrupting some other sectors of the ...
Lagos has been listed as one of the 30 Challenger startup ecosystems in the 2019 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER). The Challenger Startup ecosystems list consists of ecosystems outside the ...
Kenya-Based medical startup, CarePay International has closed an impressive $45 million Series A funding round. CarePay announced the round in a blog post yesterday. The new round was financed by several investors including Investment Fund for Health in Africa (IFHA II) ...
While MTN Nigeria’s IPO will put more spotlight on other listed tech companies, it won’t do much for them unless they become more disruptive. MTN Nigeria is all set to debut on the Nigerian Stock Exchange in what would be the ...
Taking a ride with Uber is a cool way to navigate Lagos and Abuja. But there’s one thing many users hate: having a chatty driver. Good news for you. Uber Quiet Mode is a cool new feature that ...
