BD Insider 192: The second coming of 54gene’s ex-CEO

Abasi Ene-Obong, ex-CEO of 54gene has launched another genomics startup. We also brought you news about Starlink in Zim.

LatAm fintech, Ebanx expands into eight African countries

EBANX has expanded into eight African countries: Ivory Coast, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. The LatAm fintech unicorn is now present in eleven African markets.

Ghanaian agritech startup, Complete Farmer, secures $10.4 million pre-Series A funding

Complete Farmer secures a $10.4 million pre-Series A funding made up of $7 million in equity and $3.4 million in debt to connect farmers to global food buyers.

Nigeria drops two places on the Digital Quality of Life Index

The Digital Quality of Life Index is an annual study that ranks 121 countries by their digital well-being based on five core pillars—internet quality, internet affordability, e-security, e-infrastructure, and e-government.

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.

Turaco acquires MicroEnsure Ghana to deepen affordable insurance coverage across Africa

MicroEnsure Ghana will rebrand as Turaco Ghana in deal that underscores Africa’s burgeoning health insurance sector

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

BD Insider 191: What we know about the UAE visa ban on Nigerian travellers

Ahead of the United Nations General Assembly this week, Bosun Tijani, Nigeria's minister of communication, innovation and digital economy has released the agenda that he intends to pursue at the sidelines of the assembly in New York.