Infinix Smart 8 Pro review: a closer look at the upgrade and its features

Read this before you buy the newly released Infinix Smart 8 Pro at 120K in Nigeria. Features a 50MP Camera, 6.6" IPS LCD boasts 720x1612 pixels, Helio G36 chipset.

Gerald Black Appointed Partner at Black Ops, Launches ‘Black Ops Catalyst’, a New Community For Entry And Mid-Level Operators

In a move to strengthen its leadership team and extend its impact across Africa's tech landscape, Black Ops, an invitation-only community built exclusively for top operators with experiences in venture backed startups, proudly announces the appointment of Gerald Black as a Partner.

How to link and unblock your NIN-barred SIM cards (MTN, Glo, Airtel, 9mobile)

In line with the federal government's directive, learn how to unblock your NIN-barred SIM card (MTN, Glo, Airtel, 9mobile) to avoid service disruption before February 28, 2024.

Copia secures $15M in Series C extension to intensify focus on Kenyan operations

Kenyan e-commerce startup, Copia Global has secured $20 million in a Series C extension round.

MarketForce enters Kenya’s social commerce scene, aims to boost profits

Kenyan B2B e-commerce startup, MarketForce, is set to broaden its presence by entering the country's social commerce market.

UK passport, a better pair for Nigerians than US & Canada, Henley Passport Index reveals

Although Nigerians are more likely to emigrate to Canada, new data from Henley Passport Index reveals that the UK passport is better for Nigerians than US or Canadian passports, as of Q3 2023.

Mobility fintech Moove raises $8 million to expand its fleet in Ghana

The funding will be used to bolster Moove’s expanding vehicle fleet in Ghana

Safaricom gets licence to expand M-Pesa into Ethiopia

Safaricom has received a a payment instrument issuer licence from the National Bank of Ethiopia to expand its mobile money offering, M-Pesa into the country—after paying a fee of $150 million.

What we know about the Zimbabwean gold-backed digital currency

Earlier this week, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) launched a gold-backed digital currency in a bid to reduce the country’s reliance on the US dollar and cushion the hyperinflation which rose to 285% last year.

How Naspers deployed half of its $77M South Africa-focused fund in 5 years

In June 2019, Naspers Foundry, a ~$77 million South Africa-focused fund made its first investment into SweepSouth; it was a $2.1 million seed round.

Top tech-enabled logistics companies in Nigeria

Top tech logistics startups in Nigeria that have received the most venture funding. They are Topship, Kwik, OnePort 365, Gokada, Kobo360, Vendease, truQ, Jumia, Max.ng and Shapshap

Techstars launches in Lagos, to invest in African fintech and proptech startups

Techstars has launched the Lagos Techstars Accelerator Program in partnership with ARM Labs Lagos.