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.

BD Insider 190: Flutterwave wants to invest $50 million in Kenya

It will continue to manage the UK Global Talent visa scheme. We also discussed Flutterwave's plan to invest in Kenya.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Irish Tech Challenge offers support to local tech startups in South Africa

South African Startups are invited to apply for the 2023 Irish Tech Challenge where € 10,000 and a trip to Ireland is up for grabs.

Shaping the future of the Internet for all Namibians

Like all technology, the internet is not a static thing; it’s exceedingly dynamic and needs to be constantly improved and upgraded to ensure it is accessible to as many Namibians as possible.