Orahachi Onubedo

Bitcoin and the future of money in Nigeria

While Nigeria is still a long way from Bitcoin and cryptocurrency adoption at the grassroots, the future seems to be fast headed in that direction.

Fundall, a digital banking platform raises $150,000 in pre-seed funding

Led by Black Knight Capital, a pre-seed stage investor, Fundall has raised $150,000 to deepen its footprints and challenge existing digital banks.

Apps and platforms built to support the fight against police brutality

There has been a lot of support for the protests from the tech industry as techies have been one of the most targeted groups in instances of police harassment and extortion.

Donations for EndSARS protest move from fiat to Bitcoin

Bitcoin and police brutality are two words you wouldn’t expect to see next to each other. Even the most ardent crypto enthusiast could not have predicted that Bitcoin (BTC) would become the centre of conversations in protests against police brutality. It wasn’t meant to happen. The Feminist Coalition has been one of the leading voices […]

Nigerian techies share their police brutality stories

I reached out to the tech community to collect stories of those who have had unsavoury encounters with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).

Bitsika partners with Davido and DMW to improve financial transactions across Africa

Bitsika announced its partnership with David "Davido" Adeleke, a multiple-award-winning artist, and entrepreneur, in a press conference on Thursday, October 8, 2020.

Thrive Agric makes organisational changes, appoints Adia Sowho as interim CEO

Thrive Agric CEO Uka Eje has stepped down. Adia Sowho, former Managing Director - Nigeria for Migo (formerly Mines.io), has been appointed as the interim CEO.

How Thrive Agric plans to steady its coronavirus-rocked boat

Thrive Agric, the presently embattled agritech investment company, has released a statement detailing its plans for paying subscribers.

Abeg App: putting the fun in functional

Abeg.app is a fintech app made by young Nigerians that makes sending and receiving money fun.

Plentywaka Partners with Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM)

The Tech transport startup joins forces with Nigeria’s first indigenous vehicle manufacturer ahead of expansion to Southeastern states

Vantage Capital invests $28.0 million in Cliniques Internationales du Maroc Group (CIM) Holding

Vantage’s funding will enable the founding family to part-finance the extension of the existing clinic in Marrakech and the opening of new clinics in Tangier and Casablanca

Lagos-Based Identity Verification Startup, Youverify Gets ISO Certifications

Identity verification startup, Youverify has been awarded the ISO 27018 and 27001 certifications by the International Standards for Organisation.