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GIZ launches develoPPP ventures to help Nigerian startups secure €100,000 matching grant

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) has launched develoPPP Ventures, a new funding scheme for start-ups in Nigeria.

Eze raises $3.7 million seed funding to build a global marketplace for electronics wholesaling

Eze raises $3.7 million to develop its technology infrastructure, broaden its product offering and expand into new markets in Africa, Europe and South America.

Unifying Nigeria’s Exchange Rate: The journey here and its implications

Nigeria's President Tinubu removes fuel subsidies and unifies the exchange rate. Short-term pain, but should lead to improved price discovery and increased dollar supply, if managed appropriately. Dig deeper.

Zone (formerly Appzone) selected as Nigerian entrepreneurs to join Endeavor’s global network

Endeavor, the global entrepreneurship network, has selected Obi Emetarom, Emeka Emetarom and Wale Onawunmi, the founders of Zone (formerly Appzone), as Endeavor entrepreneurs.

Founders Connect announces maiden live event

Founders Connect Live Event: Uniting the Nigerian tech ecosystem for a day of insights, networking and fun

Applications open for $120,000 funding from ARM Labs Techstars Accelerator

The program will invest up to $120,000 in early-stage startups based in Africa focused on FinTech, Mobility, E-commerce and TalentTech.

From Lemonade Finance to LemFi: International payments for everyone

In a bold move to further its commitment to providing international payments for everyone and better serve its expanding community, Lemonade Finance announces its rebranding to LemFi.

Jumia Nigeria appoints Lere Awokoya as chief marketing officer

Lere Awokoya, an experienced marketing expert, has been promoted to the position of Chief Marketing Officer at Jumia

SHiiP launches warehouse management software, expands operations into warehouse and order fulfilment

SHiiP new warehouse and inventory management software that will enable small and e-commerce businesses to deliver to their customers anywhere in the world.

Nigeria’s SEC grants Volition Cap licence to kickstart fund management

The license validates African model that leverages traditional cooperatives

Ukheshe’s Masterpass rebrands to “Scan to Pay” will power contactless payment in South Africa

Scan to Pay, Powered by Ukheshe is now the largest QR ecosystem in South Africa—serving more than six acquirers, 94 PSPs, 14 banks and fintechs, three MNOs and more than 500,000 merchants.

Findworka is signing up partners for their internship programme

Findworka seeks to partner with organisations looking to take in highly motivated interns with tech skills