Following Mercury’s recent decision to exit the African market, local banks reacted to Mercury exit by stepping in to fill the void left for startups.  The San Francisco-based digital bank announced it would close accounts for businesses in 13 African…

Chowdeck has announced an exclusive partnership with Chicken Republic, enhancing food delivery services in Lagos and Ibadan.  This collaboration positions Chowdeck as the sole distributor for Chicken Republic meals, allowing customers to enjoy quick access to their favorite dishes through…

JumiaPay Appoints New MD: Jumia has announced the appointment of Anthony Mbagwu as its new Managing Director for JumiaPay in Nigeria.  Bringing with him over 15 years of experience in Nigeria’s financial services sector, Mbagwu is a seasoned professional and…

MyTherapist.ng, the top mental healthtech startup has partnered with WellaHealth, one of Nigeria’s biggest health-tech companies.  This collaboration is designed to enable Mytherapistng users purchase micro health insurance, thereby increasing the layer of protection they get from Health whilst also…

Vertiv Urges AI Collaboration: Telecommunications and data center providers are under increasing strain to meet the rapidly evolving demands that artificial intelligence (AI) is placing on their networks.  Vertiv calls for infrastructure vendors to coordinate with AI integration in the…

The 2024 EndBadGovernance protests in Nigeria have gained considerable attention, both domestically and internationally.  Citizens are actively seeking accountability and reforms, making real-time information crucial as they express their frustrations over economic hardships and governance issues.  The protests highlight demands…

Google Gemini AI Aims to Enhance Daily Life: Google is aiming to make its Gemini artificial intelligence assistant a part of an individual’s life. The upcoming Gemini extensions will serve that goal.  The extensions integrate Gemini with various Google services,…

Google Pixel Watch 3 Band and Colors Leaked: Google Pixel Watch 3 is expected to launch alongside the Pixel 9 series of smartphones at the upcoming Made by Google event on August 13.  The company is yet to confirm the…

Investing in Cloud Telephony: Now’s the Time: The telecommunications landscape is set to take the next leap in its evolution – setting the stage for a digital-first era.  Traditional telephony, which relies on analogue and digital technologies, is encountering significant…

Samsung Galaxy S25 Series to Feature Up to 16GB RAM? Samsung phones always rank among the most powerful handsets of the year, but they don’t always have the most RAM.  Samsung Galaxy S25 Series to Feature Up to 16GB RAM…