Justina Salami

Juicyway COO, Justin Ziegler, exits startup after four years

Justin Ziegler has left his role as chief operating officer of Juicyway, the cross-border fintech startup after four years. The company is yet to name a replacement.

Africa’s largest prediction market, Bayse, called the Osun state election weeks before it happened

Africa's prediction market, Bayse, predicted Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party would win weeks before INEC's declaration.

Former SpaceX director joins Terra Industries as VP of Strategy

Ben MacWilliams, a former SpaceX director, has joined Nigerian defence startup Terra Industries as Vice President of Strategy.

South Africa’s HR startup Jem raises $8.4M Series A

South African workforce management startup Jem has raised $8.4 million in a Series A round led by Quona Capital.

Level Up: What working at PiggyVest, LemFi, and Moniepoint taught Omotoso Dolapo about success

"Some of the kindest people I know are those I met at PiggyVest, and many are still close friends. I also learnt that it was okay to make friends in the workplace."

IFC to anchor $50 million funding for Jumia

The International Finance Corporation will provide $25 million to anchor a $50 million funding package for Jumia, the company revealed today.

How Oluwatobiloba Animashaun went from customer service intern to Flutterwave product manager

After watching an interview with Flutterwave's co-founder, Oluwatobiloba Animashaun joined the startup as an intern. Eight years later, she's leaving as a product manager.

Mastercard appoints 19-year insider, Yasemin Bedir, as EEMEA head 

Mastercard has appointed Yasemin Bedir, a 19-year veteran, as president of its Eastern Europe, Middle East and African operations.

Level Up: How Fikeyinmi Odulaja went from being rejected to landing roles at global companies 

In this conversation, she talks about how not being afraid to be seen trying has proved successful, how she made up an excuse to quit law, and how learning to follow her curiosity has helped her build a career.

When a viral video costs you your job: How social media is rewriting workplace policy in Nigeria 

Employees are increasingly recording content around their 9-to-5 jobs, such as "GRWM" and "DIML". Companies are writing rules for engagement.

Moove hits $2.1 billion valuation as it raises $250 million Series C 

Moove, the Lagos-born mobility fintech, has raised $250 million in a Series C round, valuing the company at $2.1 billion. This confirms Moove's long-anticipated unicorn status.

PalmPay eyes Hong Kong IPO, joining OPay in Africa’s fintech listing race

PalmPay, the Africa-focused fintech, is reportedly preparing for an initial public offering in Hong Kong, according to Bloomberg.