2023 at Bendada.com: Striving for impactful tech reporting

In 2023, Bendada's journey was thrilling, with newsroom team expansion, user and revenue growth, and a strengthened focus on Bendata, our data desk.

The African tech headlines that got the ecosystem excited in 2023

African tech 2023 highlights: Crypto ban lifted, mega acquisitions, Tijani's ministerial role, Piggyvest's ₦1.1 trillion payout, Chowdeck's ₦1 billion GMV, Safaricom in Ethiopia, Norrsken House Kigali, and Starlink's debut. A year of breakthroughs!

Reflecting on low moments in the African tech ecosystem in 2023

In 2023, African tech confronted economic challenges, cyber hacks, internal conflicts, fraud charges, closures, and layoffs—defining significant challenges for the ecosystem.

The most active investors in African tech ecosystem in 2023

These 10 Venture Capital firms were in the most prolific in Africa's tech ecosystem in 2023

OhentPay is helping Nigerians in the diaspora remit money back home

The recent wave of Nigerians relocating out of the country represents the largest emigration out of the country since the end of the civil war, over 50 years ago.

Three charts showing how African startups raised $89.6M in November 2023

In November 2023, African startups secured $89.6 million in VC funding, across 17 announced deals. Per BD Funding Tracker, it is a 42.63% decline from the previous month.

Where Nigerians can track government allocations and spending online

On Monday, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) of Nigeria granted approval to the proposed ₦27 trillion budget for the year 2024.

Inside Stephanie Orkuma’s journey: From Canva designs to UX strategy

Nigerian UX strategist and designer, Stephanie Orkuma shares how a tweet inspired her to start her design career journey and tips on personal branding.

A day with Frank Atat, one of the masterminds behind the fintech-bank collaboration in Nigeria

Frank Atat, a Nigerian finance executive shares insights on the early days of Fintech in Nigeria, choosing a banking partner to work with and the future of Fintech in Nigeria.

French football stars rally behind Francophone African startups

Recently, StarNews Mobile raised $3 million pre-Series A in a round backed by three French national players showing an exciting and growing trend in Francophone Africa.

Buy Now, Pay Later alternatives for gadget purchases in Africa

We curated a list of BNPL platforms in Africa that allow shoppers to purchase smartphones and gadgets via a deferred payment plan.

Pade wants to help employees get paid before payday

EWA provides employees with access to their earned wages when needed, instead of the typical month end remuneration, helping to reduce financial stress and enhance retention.