uLesson discontinues DevKids, online coding classes for kids

DevKids, a live virtual coding class for kids powered by uLesson, an Abuja-based ed-tech startup has been discontinued.

Busha raises $4.2 million in a seed round led by Jump Capital

Funding to empower Busha to do more faster, improve security, and take a definitive leadership position in the emerging crypto industry.

Agricorp International invests $9.7 million in poultry production

Agricorp is set to produce over 40 million birds in Nigeria by 2025, create over 100,000 jobs through its Poultry Development Program and commits to invest NGN 20 billion over the next four years into poultry production.

Wentors mentorship program launches to shake up the tech industry.

Wentors mentorship program for women aims to provide mentees with the insight, knowledge and an influential network to reach career highs within the tech industry.

Mecho Autotech announces funding from Ingressive, Ventures Platform, Tekedia and Mono’s CEO

Mecho Autotech has received an undisclosed amount of investment from Ingressive Capital, Ventures Platform, Tekedia Capital Investment, and Mono's CEO Abdul Hassan.

Bitmama to enable digital natives transitioning into the blockchain industry

Bitmama has launched the "Bitmama Credit Programme" to equip digital natives globally with skills and resources that will position them in the blockchain ecosystem.

Lyceum, an Iranian hacking group is targeting telecoms in Africa – NCC

The NCC has alerted the public of the existence of another hacking group orchestrating cyber espionage in the African telecoms space.

DrugStoc closes $4.4 million Series A to fund expansion plan across Africa

The funds will be used to expand access to quality medicines while providing sustainable supply chain financing for healthcare providers in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Aboki Africa closes pre-seed round led by Mono’s CEO Abdul Hassan

Aboki Africa, a fast-growing Nigerian fintech startup, has raised an undisclosed amount in a pre-seed round led by Mono's CEO, Abdul Hassan, alongside Niche Capital Limited, Ingressive Capital, and other strategic investors.

Teni joins Risevest as brand ambassador

Nigeria's fintech company, Risevest has named Nigerian singer Teniola Apata, popularly known as Teni Makanaki as its first brand ambassador.

Evolve Credit launches cloud lending software, Configure

Africa has a credit gap of about $300 billion. And accessible banking and credit are needed now more than ever to close the gap. Evolve Credit, through Configure — its cloud lending software, is providing the technology to enable this to happen at scale.

Helium Health acquires Meddy, Qatar’s doctor booking platform

Helium Health, a Lagos-based healthcare technology provider, acquired Meddy, a UAE-based doctor booking platform in an undisclosed deal.