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Microsoft ADC Launches Mentorship Program for Tech Women in Universities
The Microsoft African Development Center (ADC) has launched a mentorship program for women who are interested in pursuing a technology course at universities. The first cohort of the initiative, which was coined Women Inspiring and Nurturing Students (WINS) has started.…
Airtel Africa Announces the Construction of First Data Center in Lagos
Airtel Africa has been making positive waves on the continent. First, it was the towers built in Tanzania, now it’s the construction of a data center in Lagos. The center is called the Nxtra Data Center Project. The project is…
Two Detained Binance Executives in Nigeria Identified After Two Weeks
The two detained Binance executives have now been identified. Two weeks ago, the Nigerian authorities arrested two executives working for Binance because of the devaluation the platform has had on the naira. Identity Of Detained Binance Executives Released The two…
Interswitch Set to Offer Telecom Services in Nigeria
Interswitch, a well-known company in Nigeria’s financial sector, is expanding into the telecommunications industry with the recent acquisition of a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) license from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in May 2023. This move is significant as…
Binance Saga: Nigeria Demands Top 100 Users’ Data from Binance
The conflict between Nigeria and the cryptocurrency company Binance has escalated. Nigerian officials have requested a large amount of user information from Binance, focusing on the top 100 users in the country. This unusual demand has caused concern in the…
MTN Uganda Reports Significant Profits Caused by Data Boom
MTN Uganda, a top telecommunications company in the country, has experienced a notable increase in profits, which it attributes to a data boom (rise in data usage), leading to a significant 16.1% increase in service revenue. This trend is transforming…
Moniepoint Commemorates IWD with Call for Applications into 4th Edition of Women in Tech Programme
Moniepoint, a top digital financial services provider, has started accepting applications for the fourth edition of its Women in Tech Initiative to mark International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024. This program shows Moniepoint’s dedication to promoting diversity and inclusivity in the…
Numa and Visa Partner to Accelerate Expansion across MENA
Numa, a leading fintech startup that specializes in providing financial services to individuals and businesses in the Middle East and North Africa, has partnered with Visa, a major digital payment system in the world. This strategic partnership to expand across…
dKilo, Egyptian adtech Startup, Raises $3.2 Million in Seed Funding
dKilo, an Egyptian ad tech startup, raises 3.2 million dollars in funding from Upturn Ventures and Revival Labs. The funding was in the form of equity and financing and is to be used for the expansion of ad tech solutions…
Eyowo Restores Customer Funds
After facing uncertainty due to changes in regulations, Eyowo, a Nigerian fintech company, has finally kept its promise. From March 11th, 2024, Eyowo customers are able to withdraw funds from their accounts. For the past nine months, customers had limited…