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CBN is cracking down on select Nigerian banks for non-compliance

The Central Bank of Nigeria has removed and replaced the management team of Union Bank, Keystone Bank, and Polaris Bank.

Kenya is visa-free but there’s a caveat

We examined the Kenya visa-free regime and the introduction of the eTA, Electronic Travel Authorisation.

2023 at Bendada.com: Striving for impactful tech reporting

In 2023, Bendada's journey was thrilling, with newsroom team expansion, user and revenue growth, and a strengthened focus on Bendata, our data desk.

In Memoriam: Uche Ugo, the Nigerian branding expert and a friend to all

Uche Ugo's impact, like the blue sky, has touched every corner of the Nigerian creative industry. He'll be remembered not just as an exceptional branding expert but as a friend to all.

Nigerian President Tinubu removes Babatunde Irukera as FCCPC CEO

President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has dismissed Babatunde Irukera from his role as the executive vice chairman and CEO of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).

Interconnect charges debt dispute between GLO and MTN lingers

The multimillion Naira interconnect charges debt between leading Nigerian telcos, MTN and GLO is back. NCC has asked MTN to disconnect GLO users from making calls to its network after the next ten days.

Nigerian fintech Cleva gets into Y Combinator W24, raises $1.5 M pre-seed

Founded just four months ago, the Nigerian fintech startup Cleva has raised $1.5 million in a pre-seed round. It is arguably the first African startup in the Y-Combinator W24 batch to be listed in the directory.

Kuda hits ₦55.8 trillion in transaction value within four years

Nigerian neobank has recorded ₦55.8 trillion in transaction value within four years.

SuperSports is off. Who will broadcast the 2023 AFCON?

On Saturday, January 13, the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium of Ebimpe in Abidjan will host the kickoff of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), a continental male football tournament, featuring a match between Côte d'Ivoire and Guinea-Bissau.

Tech trends that will shape 2024, according to African investors

Three African-focused investors shared five tech trends that will define African tech VC investments in 2024.

How the 2023 predictions by African investors turned out

We evaluated African investors' predictions on Series A funding, global VC, fintech consolidation, valuations cut, identity startup growth, and the return of global talent.

The African tech headlines that got the ecosystem excited in 2023

African tech 2023 highlights: Crypto ban lifted, mega acquisitions, Tijani's ministerial role, Piggyvest's ₦1.1 trillion payout, Chowdeck's ₦1 billion GMV, Safaricom in Ethiopia, Norrsken House Kigali, and Starlink's debut. A year of breakthroughs!