Flutterwave’s CFO and Two Finance Executives Resign Amidst IPO Ambitions
Bhambani joined Flutterwave in May 2022 amid financial allegations and workplace issues at the startup. He brought with him two finance executives from Kabbage.
Recruitment Startup JOBJACK Raises $2.5 Million to Battle Unemployment in South Africa
The platform has attracted nearly two million job seekers, and this number continues to grow by 2,000 new registrations each day.
iDICE Program Set to Create 65,000 New Startups in Nigeria
According to Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, the iDICE program aims to create jobs and will greatly benefit young Nigerians.
The Giant of Africa Remained the Giant of African Fintech in Q3 2023
In the third quarter of 2023, Fintech funding in Africa reached $38 million, as reported by Fintech Global. Nigeria continued...
See Which African Fintech Startup Secured the Largest Investment in Q3 2023
Africa’s FinTech sector has seen a drop in both investment and deal activity during Q3 2023 as seen in a...
Norrsken22 Secures $205 Million Investment for African Fintech and Edtech Startups
Norrsken22 plans to invest around $10 million to $16 million in approximately 20 African startups.
Many Nigerian Gen Zs Don’t Appear Financially Ready for the Future they Desire, Piggyvest Report Reveals
Recent findings suggest that many Gen Zs in Nigeria are not taking the path that will lead to a future...
African Nations Unite for AI Safety: ‘The Bletchley Declaration’ Signed by Nigeria, Kenya, and Rwanda
This historic agreement to tackle AI risks was signed during the AI Safety Summit held in Bletchley Park, England, hosted by the UK government.
AFEX, a Nigerian Commodities Startup Secures $26.5 Million Funding from BII
The $26.5 million funding from BII will support structural enhancements in Africa's agricultural sector, particularly benefiting small-scale farmers and enhancing food security.
French Football Stars Kick In for African Creator Economy Startup StarNews in Pre-Series A Round
Right now, StarNews has 4 million active users and partner with 120 content creators. They provide funding and support to these creators, as well as creating local content.