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BioNTech launches its $150M vaccine manufacturing facility in Rwanda

One year after laying its foundation, the German biotech company BioNTech has set up the first BioNTainer at its manufacturing facility in Kigali, Rwanda to facilitate the production of mRNA vaccines.

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Fears loom over internet access towards elections in DRC

As the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) holds its general elections this week, worries over the restriction of voters’ rights are rising.

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CcHub appoints Ojoma Ochai as managing director

Africa's leading innovation centre, Co-Creation Hub (CcHub) has appointed Ojoma Ochai as its new managing director.

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Jumia Foods to cease operations in Africa

Pan-African e-commerce company, Jumia is closing its food delivery service across the continent. Jumia Foods will halt operations in Nigeria, Kenya, Morocco, Ivory Coast, Tunisia, Uganda, and Algeria by the end of this month.

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Wyclef Jean inks deal to build a tech hub in Plateau state

Renowned Grammy-winning artist and entrepreneur, Wyclef Jean, in collaboration with Caribbean International Commerce (CICH), has signed a partnership with the Plateau state government.

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Starlink’s early arrival in Ghana stirs controversy

Starlink operations in Ghana have been declared illegal by the National Communications Authority, Ghana's telco regulator.

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El-Rufai to launch $100M fund for startups in Northern Nigeria

Nasir El-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna state has revealed that he plans to launch a $100 million venture fund to invest in the innovative ideas of young Nigerians, starting with the tech ecosystem in Northern Nigeria.

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We tracked over 26 African tech acquisitions in 2023

As of November, we tracked about 26 acquisitions in the African tech ecosystem, with the fintech sector representing the highest number of deals in 2023.

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Nigeria to automate passport application, plans to launch e-gates at airports in 2024

Nigeria’s minister of interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has disclosed that the automated passport application in the country will become operational in a week’s time.

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Paystack CEO’s football club wants to train its players at uLesson’s Miva University

Sporting Lagos wants its footballers to acquire degrees at Miva University even as they pursue their football careers at Nigeria’s top-tier league.

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Nigerian politician arrested in relation to ₦607 million cyber hack at Patricia

We curated list of top most active Nigerian and African tech investors in 2023

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Why founders should ignore the noise and focus on the fundamentals

Efayomi Carr has had the most multifaceted career one could ever ask for, transitioning from his role as an associate at Boston Consulting Group to becoming the chief financial officer at Lori, and now serving as a Principal at Flourish. 

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