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23 March

Nigerian fintech giant Moniepoint Inc. has acquired restaurant technology startup Orda Africa, in a strategic move to expand into Africa’s rapidly growing food service industry, estimated to be worth over ...

18 March

Wowbii Infrastructure, a brand under Equipment Hall Limited, has donated 20 interactive smart boards to the Unity Schools Old Students Association (USOSA) in a move aimed at accelerating digital education ...

17 March

The Nigeria government has unveiled plans to launch the iDICE Startup Bridge, a nationwide initiative aimed at accelerating the growth of the country’s digital and creative economy. Scheduled to kick ...

16 March

Africa’s technology ecosystem is set for a major gathering as innovators, investors, and industry leaders converge in Lagos for Tech Unite Africa 5.0, a pan-African technology conference scheduled for March ...

6 November

African startups raised $442 million in October 2025 — a 216% jump from September. Spiro and Moniepoint led the charge with $100 million and $90 million raises, signaling renewed investor ...

5 November

Meta has awarded $200,000 to 12 AI startups across Nigeria, Kenya, Senegal, and South Africa through its Llama Impact Accelerator 2025, supporting innovative solutions in healthcare, education, agriculture, and public ...

15 October

African HR and fintech startup Jahazii secures $400,000 pre-seed funding to expand its integrated payroll and financial inclusion platform, empowering Africa’s informal workforce through digital innovation. ...

14 October

Nigerian innovators Timothy Dake and Uduma Glory launch Kofounda, Africa’s first voice-powered website builder. The platform, backed by Microsoft’s $250,000 grant, lets users create websites using only voice commands — ...

17 September

Egypt’s ITIDA has selected 33 startups for the third cohort of the Creativa Incubation Program, offering funding, mentorship, and resources to support innovation in edtech, renewable energy, e-commerce, and more. ...

17 September

The African Development Bank (AfDB) and Algeria’s Ministry of Knowledge Economy have pledged deeper collaboration to support startups and SMEs across Africa, unveiling new funds, partnerships, and innovation platforms. ...

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