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With $53M, Nigeria will install free internet at airports and other public spaces

The Nigerian government has approved $53 million for the installation of free internet services at 20 selected airports, six markets and 43 universities across the country.

Kenya gets $378 million EU loan to roll out electric BRT system

The European Union has approved a $378 million financing for Kenya to boost the country’s Bus Rapid Transport System which will be run by EVs.

Shuttlers secures $4M to drive its shared-mobility offering in Nigeria

Nigerian shared-mobility startup, Shuttlers has raised $4 million in equity funding to expand its offering across the country. The funding round was led by Verod-Kepple.

Load shedding might impact South Africa’s internet addiction

In 2022, South Africans spent more time on the internet compared to the rest of the world. With the increased load shedding, its internet usage might be affected this year.

Artificial intelligence is driving misinformation through deep fakes

With the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption across the world, misinformation is on the rise especially through deep fakes. What's the way forward?

Africa Development Centre Kenya is affected by Microsoft’s global layoffs

Barely 24 hours after rumours started about layoffs at Microsoft ADC Kenya, an employee has confirmed that he was affected by the layoff which is part of a global job cut at the big tech.

Paystack CEO doubles down on his effort to build a football empire

Shola Akinlade, Paystack co-founder and CEO has acquired a 55% stake in Aarhus Fremad, a Danish football club. This acquisition will bolster the growth of his Nigeria-based club, Sporting Lagos.

Uber wants to roll out EVs in Africa, but it needs the government

Three years ago, Uber disclosed its plan to be a zero-emission platform by 2040, a commitment that is worth about $800 million, according to Dara Khosrowshahi, Uber's CEO.

Starting from Kenya, BuuPass is digitising ticketing for Africa’s mobility sector

In 2016, two Kenya-based entrepreneurs—Sonia Kabra and Wycliffe Omondi—set out to digitise this sector by providing operators with a bus management system (BMS) for managing their operations, inventory and sales.

Fez Delivery secures $1M seed to deepen its last-mile logistics offering in Nigeria

Fez Delivery, a leading logistics and delivery company, has raised a $1 million seed fund in a round led by Ventures Platform.

BD Insider 156: Liberia gets $3.9M to modernise its payment infrastructure

We examine the AfDB $3.9 million grant to modernise Liberia's payment infrastructure, the launch of AWS FinTech Africa Accelerator and Nigeria Air's commencement.

How the cash shortage impacted B2B payments in Nigeria

The ongoing demonetisation policy in Nigeria has surged digital payments in the B2B ecosystem. For instance, Duplo recorded a 34% increase in its virtual accounts usage.