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Lagos to begin digital numbering of houses from tomorrow

Starting July 1, Lagos State will launch a digital addressing system to ease business and boost revenue beginning in Ikeja.

Wave raises $137 million to expand mobile money services across Africa

Wave, Africa’s top fintech unicorn, raises $137 million in debt funding to expand mobile money operations across the continent.

Why Africa’s first healthtech unicorn is closer than you think

With rising investor interest, Africa is on the verge of launching its first health tech unicorn, says HealthCap Africa.

Chowdeck acquires Mira in strategic push beyond delivery

Chowdeck acquires Mira to expand beyond delivery, offering POS and payment tools that empower Africa’s food and hospitality businesses to scale.

Visa and Yellow Card partner to explore stablecoin innovation across Africa

Visa is partnering with Yellow Card, a leading African fintech, to test stablecoin settlement using USDC across the continent.

Ride-hailing drivers seek 5% commission in petition against Uber, Bolt, InDrive and Lagride

Lagos drivers demand a 5% commission cap from Uber, Bolt, and others, seeking insurance and welfare reforms amid Nigeria’s worsening gig economy crisis.

Starlink launches in Guinea-Bissau, one of Africa’s least connected nations

Starlink is now live in Guinea-Bissau, delivering satellite internet to one of West Africa’s least connected nations.

Winich Farms raises extension round from DisrupTech Ventures  

Winich Farms raises six-figure funding from DisrupTech Ventures to expand agri-fintech services for over 180,000 Nigerian farmers.

LemFi acquires UK card issuer, Pillar to offer credit to immigrants

LemFi acquires UK-based Pillar to launch migrant credit cards, expanding beyond remittances and fast-tracking financial inclusion for immigrants.

Lagos state summons Uber, Bolt, others over alleged unfair practices in ride-hailing sector

Lagos State Government has summoned Uber, Bolt, Indrive, and others to a public hearing following a petition by AUATON over insecurity, unfair labour practices, and regulatory violations.

Jumia partners with Diar Dzair to launch buy now pay later in Algeria

Jumia has launched a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) service in Algeria in partnership with local fintech Diar Dzair. This move targets financial inclusion in underbanked markets.

AfDB commits $184M to Africa’s largest solar and battery project in Egypt

The African Development Bank has approved $184 million for Egypt's Obelisk solar project, Africa's largest clean energy and battery storage initiative.