Trending TikTok Hashtags That Are Worth Using in 2025
Scrolling through TikTok, you’ll quickly notice that some videos get millions of views while others barely cross a few hundred. It’s not always about how…
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Kenyan Startup FarmWorks Raises $4M in Pre-Series A Funding
Kenyan agtech startup FarmWorks, which empowers farmers with access to essential farm inputs and a marketplace for their produce, has successfully secured $4.1 million in…
Google Play Store Now Accepts Verve for Payments in Nigeria
Google and Verve have joined forces to transform digital transactions on Google Play Store, making it easier and more accessible for Nigerians. From now on,…
Roam Unveils 50,000-Capacity E-Bike Plant in Kenya
Kenya is making significant moves toward sustainability as President William Ruto recently launched East Africa’s largest electric bike plant. The 50,000-capacity assembly plant, established by…
TikTok Expands Features: Introducing Text Posts for Users
TikTok, originally known for its short-form videos, is diversifying its content offerings by introducing support for text posts. After incorporating image support to compete with…
OpenAI Sam Altman Launches Worldcoin Crypto Project
Sam Altman, the founder of OpenAI, renowned for creating the widely-used chatbot ChatGPT, has now ventured into the world of cryptocurrencies with the launch of…
Twitter Logo: Blue Bird Flies Away as ‘X’ Takes Center Stage
In a surprising move, Twitter has bid farewell to its iconic blue bird logo and embraced a new identity centered around the letter ‘X.’ The…
Bundle Africa Closes Exchange, Shifts Focus to Cashlink
After three years of operation, Bundle, a social payment app for cash and crypto, is set to close down. Its peer-to-peer platform, Cashlink, will continue…
Kenya Unveils VTabu: The Country’s First Virtual Library
Kenya National Library Service (KNLS) has made a significant stride in digital literacy with the official launch of Kenya’s first virtual library, VTabu. Valued at…
Start Ups
Is Bluesky Publicly Traded? Here’s What You Need to Know
Bluesky is quickly making waves as a serious challenger to X (formerly Twitter), proving that the social media arena is far from settled. With over…
Moniepoint Partners with Visa to Expand Digital Payments in Africa
Nigerian fintech unicorn, Moniepoint Inc., has announced a strategic investment from Visa Inc., the global digital payments giant. This funding comes just three months after…
LemFi Raises $53M Series B to Expand Remittance Services in Asia and Europe
Fintech startup LemFi, a financial services platform tailored for immigrants, has raised $53 million in a Series B funding round. This new capital injection will…
Bundle Africa Closes Exchange, Shifts Focus to Cashlink
After three years of operation, Bundle, a social payment app for cash and crypto, is set to close down. Its peer-to-peer platform, Cashlink, will continue…
Shuttlers Raises $4M to Expand Shared Mobility in Nigeria
Nigeria-based shared mobility firm Shuttlers has secured $4 million in a new funding round, with Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures (VKAV), a venture capital firm focused on…
Kenyan startup Jumba secures $4.5M funding
Kenyan startup, Jumba, has raised $4.5 million in a recent seed funding round, led by LocalGlobe, with participation from Enza Capital and other investors such…
Tech Insights
Why Cybersecurity Matters for Every Nigerian Business
As our world becomes more entwined with digital platforms, the importance of cybersecurity has skyrocketed for both individuals and organizations. Simply put, cybersecurity is the…
How to Transition into a Tech Career Without Coding Skills
If you think that a tech career is only for computer science professionals, think again! While coding skills are essential for some certain tech roles,…
Nigerian Crypto Startup Lazerpay Shuts Down Over Funding Hurdles
Lazerpay has announced its decision to shut down operations after failing to secure funding in a recent funding round. The CEO and co-founder, Njoku Emmanuel,…
Apple Introduces ‘Pay Later’ Payment System
Apple has announced the launch of its own Buy Now, Pay Later service called ‘Apple Pay Later’. This feature allows users to take out loans…
Zoom’s AI keeps you up-to-date on missed meetings
On Monday, Zoom revealed a collaboration with OpenAI to integrate AI-generated features, including summaries and message drafts, into its video conferencing platform using the Zoom…
China Plans Early 6G Applications by 2025
China United Network Communications, the third-largest wireless network operator in China, is set to launch early 6G technology applications by 2025, with the aim of…
