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Meet Whipik: The Future of Storytelling

Whipik is doing for writers what YouTube, TikTok, and Spotify have done for video and music creators. Dubbed the future of storytelling, Whipik is helping writers capture their slice of the $104 billion Creator economy.

YC-backed CrowdForce secures $3.6 million to strengthen agency banking in Nigeria

CrowdForce has raised $3.6m pre-series-A to increase access to cash for rural communities in Nigeria.

How recently acquired Parkit’s founders disrupted Nigeria’s autocare industry

Parkit use technology in making the customer journey for car washes very seamless by automating payments, training, and helping them acquire the right tools and consumables for the job.

Flutterwave announces $250m Series D fundraise, valuation rises to over $3bn

With the Series D funding, Flutterwave will accelerate customer acquisition and growth through M&A as well as develop complementary products.

Abiola Bonuola launches a Tech PR agency to amplify the stories of the African ecosystem

Abiola Bonuola, a Nigerian PR Consultant has launched Abiola Bonuola Communications (ABCs), an agency to cater for the public relations needs of African startups, investment firms and tech entrepreneurs.

roHealth teams up with PayCentre to provide health insurance coverage in Nigeria

Nigerian healthtech startup, roHealth will provide 80,000 agents of PayCentre, Nigeria’s foremost Agent Banking Services provider with access to affordable and high-quality health insurance plans on its platform

Moove partners with CFAO Motors to purchase new vehicles for Nigeria and Ghana’s mobility entrepreneurs

The partnership, which will leverage CFAO’s local network and extensive presence, will allow the rapid delivery of brand new vehicles that are more environmental friendly.

Mecho Autotech secures $2.15 million seed fund to expand vehicle maintenance and repair services

Mecho Autotech, a Nigerian vehicle repair and maintenance startup has closed a $2.15 million seed round.

Reliance Health raises $40 million in Series B round

The round was led by General Atlantic, a leading global equity investor with participation from Partech, Arvantis Social Foundation, Picus Capital, Tencent Exploration, P1 Ventures, Laerdal Million Lives Fund, M3 Inc., and AAIC (Asia Africa Investment and Consulting).

Common regulatory mistakes startup founders should avoid

These are 10 mistakes founders make that could hinder the success of their startups in Nigeria.

Afrilearn to offer free primary and secondary education for Nigerians

Afrilearn, an edtech startup has announced that its mobile app can be accessed for free by primary and secondary school students across Nigeria and beyond.

Ukheshe Technologies achieves Level One B-BBEE rating in South Africa

Ukheshe Technologies, a pan-African fintech startup has significantly improved its Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) performance.