VC firm HAVAÍC secures $15 million for its third African innovation fund by Saibu Grace August 6, 2024 0 The third African-focused venture capital fund, HAVAÍC, has reached its first close of US$15 million. The fund aims to raise...
Kenya banks’ assets drop 2.7% to $58.2 billion by Saibu Grace August 6, 2024 0 The third African-focused venture capital fund, HAVAÍC, has reached its first close of US$15 million. The fund is aimed at...
Shago Payments and Fidelity Bank’s ₦811 million chargeback dispute by Saibu Grace August 5, 2024 0 A chargeback disagreement has led Shago Payments, a fintech startup owned by B2B e-commerce platform Alerzo, to sue Fidelity Bank...
#EndBadGovernanceInNigeria: 150 computers, other items stolen from Kano Digital Park – Minister Bosun Tijani by Saibu Grace August 3, 2024 0 Dr Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, reveals that the recent break-in at Kano Digital Park during...
Kano Digital Innovation Park burned and looted by protesters by Saibu Grace August 3, 2024 0 The freshly constructed Digital Innovation Centre in Kano was set on fire and looted by thugs hiding under the #EndBadGovernanceProtest,...
UBA tops Nigeria’s most visited banking websites by Saibu Grace August 3, 2024 0 The accessibility of online banking has led to an increase in some banks' digital channels. Using 2.36 million visits in...
Kenyan Banks Scrap ATMs Amidst Digital Banking Growth by Saibu Grace August 1, 2024 0 The monthly cost for Kenyan banks to operate a single ATM is more than $900, and this expense rises for...
Synapse Analytics secures $2M to boost expansion plans by Saibu Grace July 31, 2024 0 Egyptian company Synapse Analytics has raised US$2 million to expand its AI capabilities, significantly increasing the financial sector in the...
Advancly and Bolt Nigeria team up to offer drivers credit access by Saibu Grace July 31, 2024 0 Bolt, a worldwide ridesharing platform, has collaborated with Advancly, a B2B firm promoting the adoption and expansion of the credit...
Telcos grant extension for “NIN to SIM” linkage by Saibu Grace July 31, 2024 0 The deactivation of customer lines over the weekend due to problems connecting NIN to SIM cards is being ensured by...