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Bolt launches accelerator program to support Nigerian drivers

The Bolt Accelerator Program aspires to redefine drivers as entrepreneurs, contributing to economic growth prospects in Nigeria.

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ANKA raises $5M pre-series A extension to drive e-commerce in Africa

Ivorian e-commerce startup, ANKA has recently closed a $5 million pre-Series A extension, this latest round brings ANKA’s total pre-Series A to $13.5 million.

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Ex-CEO of 54gene launches Syndicate Bio, another genomics startup

Former co-founder and CEO of 54gene, Abasi Ene-Obong has co-founded another genomics startup, Syndicate Bio.

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i3 unveils second cohort of 29 healthcare startups

These 29 startups hail from 21 different African countries, all sharing a common mission to innovate and digitize healthcare.

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Roam introduces Kenya’s first locally manufactured electric bus

Roam (formerly Opibus) has launched Kenya's first locally manufactured electric bus, to power a truly sustainable mobility ecosystem that electrifies the region’s public transport network.

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Nollywood icon Richard Mofe-Damijo joins Anakle Films; announces $1m+ Netflix thriller “The Black Book”

Producers of “Up North” and “Fishbone” announce $1m+ feature film that recounts untold stories of violence and political fallout during turbulent period in Nigeria’s history.

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Tinubu nominates Olayemi Cardoso as new CBN governor

Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu has nominated Olayemi Michael Cardoso to serve as the new Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN).

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NIBSS CEO discusses financial inclusion with India’s payments corporation MD

Payments leaders of Nigeria and India met on Wednesday to discuss financial inclusion in both countries.

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Flutterwave hires 170 graduate trainees as full-time employees

Amidst global layoffs and rising unemployment, Flutterwave has hired 85% of its 200 graduate trainees as full-time employees, after a 12-month-long paid traineeship.

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WhoGoHost acquires SendChamp to diversify its operations

WhoGoHost, has acquired SendChamp, a Nigerian cloud communications startup that powers online messaging for African businesses for an undisclosed amount.

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Mecho Autotech lands $2.4M pre-Series A

Nigeria's automotive after-sales spare parts and maintenance market is estimated to be $8 billion; spare parts account for 80% of the value with Nigerian vehicle owners spending an estimated $650 annually.

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Tech Nation to resume operations this October

Six months after it ceased operations, Tech Nation, the UK startup organisation that helps to bring thousands of talented tech workers to the UK—including from Africa, will relaunch next month during Birmingham Tech Week.

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