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Toyota electric vehicles debut in Nigeria: Toyota Nigeria Limited is set to introduce three electric cars that will be available in the country in three years. The company took this decision in an effort to support the government’s green deal…

Conducting international transactions has been a challenge in the African region. However, with innovation after innovation, the challenge facing cross-border transactions is dwindling with time. Leatherback, with the help of its CEO, Ibrahim Ibitade, has taken significant steps to identify…

South African telecommunications giant, Telkom, is set to resume paying dividends to its shareholders after after many years of break.  The company’s turnaround strategy, spearheaded by CEO Sipho Maseko, appears to be yielding positive results, with Telkom posting a profit…

One of the largest ride-hailing services, Bolt, has debuted in Cairo. Due to its decision to launch in Cairo, it will be a strong rival to Careem, InDrive, and Uber. The ride hailing service has launched an alluring deal for…

Scale Raises $700000 In Pre-Seed Funding: African fintech startup Scale has revealed the successful closing of a $700,000 pre-seed funding round, setting the stage for its ambitious plans to simplify card issuance and payments on the continent. The funding will…

Airtel users in Kenya can now buy airtime using M-Pesa, a mobile money service that offers a hassle-free way to purchase airtime.  The process is simple and can be completed in just a few steps. Here’s how to buy Airtel…

With Uber Teen Accounts launched in South Africa, South African teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 can use the ride-hailing app. The company allows the creation of teenage accounts with the help of a parent or legal guardian.…

PalmPay has upgraded its in-app security features to strengthen its app security, and this blog post highlights some of the security upgrades. The rapid adoption of digital payment platforms in Nigeria has brought undeniable convenience, but it has also opened…

Last-mile delivery services across Nigeria are facing a significant challenge as they increase prices in response to rising fuel costs.  The surge in fuel prices has compelled many logistics companies to reevaluate their pricing structures, leading to a wave of…