Author: Saibu Grace
VC firm HAVAÍC secures $15 million for its third African innovation fund
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The third African-focused venture capital fund, HAVAÍC, has reached its first close of US$15 million. The fund aims…
Kenya banks’ assets drop 2.7% to $58.2 billion
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The third African-focused venture capital fund, HAVAÍC, has reached its first close of US$15 million. The fund is…
Shago Payments and Fidelity Bank’s ₦811 million chargeback dispute
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A chargeback disagreement has led Shago Payments, a fintech startup owned by B2B e-commerce platform Alerzo, to sue…
#EndBadGovernanceInNigeria: 150 computers, other items stolen from Kano Digital Park – Minister Bosun Tijani
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Dr Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, reveals that the recent break-in at Kano Digital…
Kano Digital Innovation Park burned and looted by protesters
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The freshly constructed Digital Innovation Centre in Kano was set on fire and looted by thugs hiding under…
UBA tops Nigeria’s most visited banking websites
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The accessibility of online banking has led to an increase in some banks’ digital channels. Using 2.36 million…
Kenyan Banks Scrap ATMs Amidst Digital Banking Growth
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The monthly cost for Kenyan banks to operate a single ATM is more than $900, and this expense…
Synapse Analytics secures $2M to boost expansion plans
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Egyptian company Synapse Analytics has raised US$2 million to expand its AI capabilities, significantly increasing the financial sector…
Advancly and Bolt Nigeria team up to offer drivers credit access
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Bolt, a worldwide ridesharing platform, has collaborated with Advancly, a B2B firm promoting the adoption and expansion of…
Telcos grant extension for “NIN to SIM” linkage
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The deactivation of customer lines over the weekend due to problems connecting NIN to SIM cards is being…
