Justina Salami

What Tage’s TechCrunch exit tells us about the industry

Global media is quietly deprioritising African tech coverage, even as the industry grapples with talent exodus. Here is how we know.

First HoldCo non-banking subsidiaries get new board appointments 

First HoldCo Plc has announced new board appointments across its non-banking subsidiaries, naming five new chairmen, including two women.

Quideos raises €5.2 Million in follow-on funding led by Breega

French fintech Quideos raises €5.2 million in follow-on funding led by Breega to scale its agricultural price-hedging platform.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.