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Justina Salami Salami

Journalist for Condia. Beats are news and development. Reach me at justinaize247@gmail.com.
Funding

Semafor raises $30 million after first profitable year, defying media industry slowdown

Global media startup Semafor has raised $30 million at a $330 million valuation following its first profitable year, standing out amid pressures facing the digital news industry.

News

Nigeria’s Adeboye Isaac appointed Access Bank Congo MD

Access Bank Congo appoints Nigeria’s Adeboye Ayewamide Isaac as Country Managing Director following Central Bank approval.

Funding

SORA Technology raises additional $2.5 million seed round

SORA Technology raises an additional $2.5 million in seed funding to expand its drone and AI solutions for disease control across Africa.

Funding

Business For Teens, secures six-figure pre-seed funding

Business For Teens raises a six-figure pre-seed round led by Salah Abou Elmagd to expand its programs across Egypt and the GCC.

Startups

The women redefining power and profit in 2025

African women are reshaping fintech, biotech, trade, brewing, and cybersecurity in 2025 building power, profit, and inclusive innovation.

Mobility

Lagride secures $100 Million UBA facility to expand driver asset ownership

Lagride has secured a $100m financing facility from UBA to expand its Drive To Own programme, enabling Lagos drivers to become asset owners.

Mobility

Bolt recognises 50 drivers for professionalism, service quality

The recognition comes against the backdrop of heightened tensions in Nigeria’s ride-hailing sector in Q3 2025, when platforms such as Uber, inDrive, and LagRide faced public criticism and protests from drivers, particularly in Lagos.

Inside Condia

Condia’s Joseph Olaoluwa wins NMMA Capital Market Reporter of the Year award

Condia is the first tech publication in Nigeria to ever win an NMMA award, and a continuation of editorial excellence that saw the media house clinch a recognition in July 2025.

Funding

WIOCC Group secures additional $65 million, marking its third raise in 2025

WIOCC Group has secured an additional $65 million in sustainability-linked debt, marking its third fundraising round in 2025.

Startups

Top 10 acquisitions in 2025

A curated analysis of the 10 most impactful acquisitions of 2025 across African fintech, mobility, proptech, telecoms, and software markets.

Telco

MTN launches unlimited 5G broadband as Nigerians battle costly data depletion

MTN launches new Unlimited 5G Broadband Plans to tackle Nigeria’s rising data depletion and poor connectivity, offering faster and more stable internet.

News

No more TikTok night-time livestreaming for Nigerians — for now

TikTok has temporarily blocked late-night livestreaming in Nigeria as it investigates safety concerns. Here’s what the ban means for creators.

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