The African Union (AU), committed to driving Africa’s integration and sustainable development, announces its Internship Program for 2024. Situated at its headquarters in Addis Ababa,
Category: Business
Burning Heroes Founders Association Launches BH Africa Startup Awards 2024: Opportunity for African and Middle Eastern Startups to Shine Globally
The BH Africa Startup Awards, held in 2023, celebrated the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem across the continent, featuring over 80 startups. A panel of judges comprising
AlleyCorp Announces Peerless Pitch Competition to Empower Underrepresented Founders with $1 Million Investment Prize
AlleyCorp, a renowned New York-based venture capital firm, has unveiled its first-ever pitch competition, named Peerless, aimed at bolstering early-stage founders, particularly from historically marginalized
Binance Under Scrutiny: Nigerian Authorities Probe Allegations of Market Manipulation and Forex Price Distortions
Recent revelations from internal analyses conducted by TechCabal have confirmed the Central Bank of Nigeria’s suspicions of market manipulation of forex prices on the popular
Kuda Microfinance Bank Expands Global Footprint with Payment Licences in Tanzania and Canada, Targets Diaspora Remittance Market
Kuda Microfinance Bank, backed by Target Global, has embarked on an ambitious expansion plan, securing payment licences in both Tanzania and Canada. These strategic licences
Nigerian Blockchain Association Introduces Self-Regulatory Guidelines for Crypto Exchanges Amid Government Standoff
The Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN) has taken proactive steps to address the regulatory vacuum surrounding cryptocurrency exchanges in the country. SiBAN
Nigerian High Court Orders Binance to Disclose Nigerian Users’ Data Amidst Money Laundering Concerns
In a significant legal development, the High Court in Abuja, Nigeria, has mandated the popular cryptocurrency trading platform Binance to furnish comprehensive information regarding its
NIMC and NCC Forge Strategic Alliance to Simplify NIN-SIM Linkage Process for Telecom Subscribers Nationwide
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at simplifying the National Identification Number (NIN-SIM)
Detroit-Based Muditā Venture Partners Completes $40 Million Fundraise to Support Emerging Software Startups
Muditā Venture Partners, headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, recently concluded a successful fundraise, securing an impressive $40 million. This venture capital firm, co-founded by brothers Josh
Calling All Entrepreneurs: Apply Now for develoPPP Ventures’ Open Ideas Competition and Secure Growth Funding
develoPPP Ventures, a program aimed at supporting start-ups in target countries, is currently selecting suitable candidates through an open ideas competition, offering growth funding opportunities.
SLINGSHOT 2024: Global Startup Competition Calls Innovators from 150 Countries to Vie for S$1.2 Million Prizes
Calling all startups worldwide! SLINGSHOT 2024, a prestigious global startup competition, invites entrepreneurs from 150 countries to showcase their groundbreaking solutions in Singapore. Last year,
NIMC Dispels Database Breach Rumors Amid Undersea Cable Disruption: Assures Nigerians of Data Security
The Nigerian Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has issued a statement refuting rumors of a breach in its database amidst the ongoing disruption caused by a
IBM Launches Sustainability Accelerator, Calls for Proposals to Bolster Resilient Cities Worldwide
The IBM Sustainability Accelerator has commenced its call for proposals, inviting nonprofit and government organizations from around the globe to submit technology-driven projects aimed at
Mastercard Foundation Launches $126M Fund for Resilience and Prosperity in Sub-Saharan Africa, Aiming to Boost SMEs in Key Sectors
The Mastercard Foundation announces the establishment of the Fund for Resilience and Prosperity, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at supporting Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in
Norwegian billionaire and property mogul Christian Sinding reaping substantial profits as pet owners grapple with exorbitant prices for veterinary care
Christian Sinding, a Norwegian billionaire and property mogul, is reaping substantial profits as pet owners grapple with exorbitant prices for veterinary care. Sinding, 51, is