Flutterwave partners with Audiomack to expand access and monetisation opportunities for African artists

The collaboration will enable Audiomack to provide premium music experiences and unlock new features for its customers and artists for a fee.

Meet the 2023 Google Africa Black Founders Fund Cohort

Google announces the 25 African startups selected for the third cohort of Google for Startups' Black Founders Fund

Airtel Nigeria launches 5G mobile network to intensify competition in the Nigerian telecoms market

Airtel Nigeria launches 5G today to intensify competition within the telecoms market, attract new customers, and improve Airtel’s market share.

How to get into ARM Labs Lagos Techstars 2023 accelerator program

ARM Labs Lagos Techstars have opened applications for their 2023 accelerator program. The global program seeks to invest up to $120,000 in early-stage startups based in Africa focused on FinTech, Mobility, E-commerce and TalentTech.

Visa launches Africa fintech accelerator program

The Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator will empower up to 40 start-ups each year to accelerate and grow through a three-month intensive learning program focused on business growth and mentoring

Flutterwave refute 45 bank accounts freeze reports by media

Contrary to several media reports, Flutterwave's Head of Branding and Storytelling, Yewande Akomolafe-Kalu says the account freeze was a civil case procedural step and nothing more.

Eze raises $3.7 million seed funding to build a global marketplace for electronics wholesaling

Eze raises $3.7 million to develop its technology infrastructure, broaden its product offering and expand into new markets in Africa, Europe and South America.

Talstack launches with $850,000 pre-seed funding to upskill Africa’s workforce

Talstack launches to enable businesses upskill their employees with tools, content, courses, and insights from top African professionals and entrepreneurs.

Nigeria’s communication platform, Termii raises $3.65 million to expand to new African markets

The funds will be used to develop and promote existing and new products in new markets, with a priority on Francophone African countries

Spotify reveals how Afrobeats is breaking ground in Asia and the Middle East

Afrobeats superstars are topping the streaming charts in the Middle East and North Africa region according to data from Spotify

BD Insider 166: Examining the controversies at Binance and the CBN

In this letter, we examined the suspension of Godwin Emefiele, the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and the local regulator's stance on Binance operations in Nigeria.

Seven tools you need to launch an e-commerce business

Here are some essential tools required to launch and run a thriving e-commerce business.