NIBSS to unify QR codes for payment in Nigeria with NQR

The Nigeria Inter-bank Settlement Systems PLC (NIBSS) launched the Nigeria Quick Response Code (NQR). In this story, we compare the NQR and PoS features.

Recap of GSD Venture Studio’s first Nigerian event: Hacks from Silicon Valley

The venture studio specializes in helping AI companies go global.

Meet the 10 African startups and their founders that got into Y Combinator Winter 2021

Ten African startups have made it into the Y Combinator Winter ’21 batch. This brings the number of African startups in YC to 50.

Bankly raises $2 million in a seed round led by Vault

Bankly raised $2 million in a round led by Vault. The fund will help them boost their customer base and develop direct-to-customer products.

E-Settlement reaffirms commitment to consumer data protection

E-Settlement Limited's recent update is boosting its consumer confidence and data protection.

What Teju Ajani’s appointment means for Apple in Nigeria

Teju Ajani announced on March 9, 2021 that she has resumed at Apple as the Managing Director for Nigeria.

Universal Music Group and Boomplay expand license to new markets

Boomplay and Universal Music Group's (UMG) licensing agreement will see them extend UMG's global music catalog to 47 African countries.

Gokada appoints Nikhil Goel as new CEO

Following the demise of Fahim Saleh in 2020, Gokada has appointed Nikhil Goel as its new CEO.

Flutterwave collaborates with PayPal; adds as a payment option for African merchants

Flutterwave's collaboration with Paypal now allows Nigerians, Ghanaians, Kenyans, and other Africans to receive international payments from customers.

Kwik Delivery officially launches its delivery service in Abuja

Kwik Delivery is expanding its last-mile delivery services to Abuja. The company will hence offer its services to Abuja residents.

HiiL opens submission for Innovating Justice Challenge 2021

The HiiL Innovation Hub West Africa is calling on startups with innovative justice solutions to apply for it's Innovation Justice Challenge 2021.

“Many African startups focus on growth and product at the expense of people” – Toun Tunde-Anjous

Toun TUNDE-ANJOUS is the Founder of The People Practice, an HR company changing the culture of work in Africa by providing bespoke people-centered solutions to startups and small businesses.