Credley launch new product to help startups increase employees benefits

The dynamic feature empowers companies to provide their staff with exclusive deals, benefits, and even an inflation allowance, all within Credley’s innovative platform.

Spotify introduces its AI DJ feature in 18 African countries

Spotify has announced the roll out of its AI feature 'DJ' to its premium subscribers in 18 African countries including Nigeria, South Africa and Ghana, six months after launching the feature in North America.

Elon Musk’s X rolls out Ads revenue sharing for verified accounts in Nigeria

X (formerly Twitter) has rolled out its Ads revenue sharing model in Nigeria. On Tuesday, several users in the country confirmed receipt of the first payout.

Egyptian cybersecurity startup Buguard raises $500,000 Seed

Buguard has raised a $500,000 Seed to offer offensive security against dark web cyber attacks to its client across the world. The round was led by A15.

Glovo and Chowdeck named as delivery partners to West Africa’s largest QSR chain

West Africa's largest quick service restaurant (QSR) chain Chicken Republic has announced Glovo and Chowdeck as its delivery partners in the country.

BD Insider 174: SA, KE, and Ghana surpass Nigeria on world passport rankings

SA, KE, and Ghana surpass Nigeria on world passport rankings. We also covered Kenya's first virtual open university and the suspension of TikTok in Senegal

Big Cabal Media cuts 19% of its workforce, cites “harsh market conditions”

Pan-African media company Big Cabal Media has downsized its workforce by 19%. The company intends to double down on its tech media publication and data analytics arm.

Here’s what happened at Nigeria’s FinTech Forum 2023 event

The Nigerian FinTech Forum annually provides a veritable platform for discussions and deal-making between leading financial technology stakeholders.

Tinubu nominates CcHUB CEO ‘Bosun Tijani for ministerial role

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has nominated CcHUB co-founder and CEO 'Bosun Tijani for a yet-to-be disclosed ministerial role in his administration.

South African venture capital firm, REdimension raises more than $10 million for proptech fund

REdimension Capital, a South African real estate venture capital firm, has announced the first close of its inaugural fund, the REdimension Real Estate Technology and Sustainability Fund I.

Flutterwave rebrands Send App, expands remittance to U.S. and Canada

Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments' technology company, today announced the enhancement of its $end Mobile product, to Send App by Flutterwave.

How rising cost of fuel is affecting the logistics sector in Nigeria

Rising cost of fuel in Nigeria has led to increase in ride hailing and delivery prices, leading to reduced patronage. What's the way forward?