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Edukoya raises the largest pre-seed round for an African EdTech platform

Edukoya, a female-led and Africa-focused online learning platform, has raised $3.5 million in a pre-seed round led by Target Global. This is arguably the largest pre-seed round for an African EdTech platform as at press time.

Alternatives to Bolt & Uber: Ride-hailing companies in Nigeria

Aside from Bolt and Uber, there are several other ride-hailing companies across Nigeria that offer convenient rides and serve as alternatives to the less-than-efficient public transport system.

Recap of Technext Coinference – a gathering of African blockchain stakeholders

Technext, held the maiden edition of the Technext Coinference to discuss the future of cryptocurrency in Nigeria

BD Insider, Letter 91: How Seamfix is powering seamless digital transformation

In BD Insider, Letter 91 covers how Seamfix is powering seamless digital transformation and how Mansa connects trustworthy African companies with global investors.

uLesson raises $15 million in Series B funding round

uLesson, an Abuja-based ed-tech startup has raised a $15 million Series B fund. This is arguably the largest disclosed investment in Africa's ed-tech ecosystem.

ImaliPay expands to South Africa, names Stitch as fintech partner

ImaliPay has partnered with Stitch as its payment and open banking partner as part of its South African expansion strategy.

GetEquity unveils Dealroom, to accelerate African venture funding

GetEquity, a Lagos-based tech startup today announced the launch of Dealroom— a suite of products that will enable individuals, startups, VCs, and other investors to manage their capital raises and investments on an accessible virtual platform.

Equinix to expand into Africa with $320 million MainOne’s acquisition deal

Equinix has acquired MainOne in a $320 million deal, as part of its African expansion strategy.

Payday users to earn with its ambassadorship programme

Payday, a pan-African fintech startup has launched its ambassadorship programme.

BD Insider, Letter 90: Octamile’s launch, MTN shares, Deaf eLimu Banking

In BD Insider, letter 90 we covered Octamile's plan to enable digital insurance, the launch of Deaf eLimu Banking by the Kenyan Bankers Association and other opportunities.

Kenyan bankers unveils sign language app to enable financial inclusion

The Kenyan Bankers Association (KBA) today launched 'Deaf eLimu Banking', a Kenyan sign language self-training tool developed in partnership with Financial Sector Deepening Trust (FSD Kenya) and software engineering firm Deaf eLimu Plus.

How RCCG’s dating sites are enabling Christian courtship

Redeemers Connect is exclusively for singles, widow[ers] who are in search of a Christian partner.