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Here are 5 of the best budget Android phones under ₦30,000 in Nigeria, available from both online and local retailers. The Infinix Smart X5010 offers a 5-inch display, 1GB RAM, and 16GB storage.
MoneyBadger, the crypto payments startup, has raised $400,000 (R7 million) in a pre-seed funding round led by P1 Ventures, alongside several ...
Engage Capital has submitted a $24.5 million (KES 3.17 billion) bid to acquire Lipa Later, the buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) company that went ...
Roqqu, a Nigerian cryptocurrency startup, has acquired Flitaa, a Kenya‑based crypto exchange. This marks the first-ever publicly confirmed intra‑African crypto merger and acquisition deal, offering ...
When Buhari assumed office in 2015, Nigeria’s broadband penetration hovered around 6%. By 2023, that figure had soared beyond 45%, thanks to the National Broadband Plan 2020–2025. Under his ...
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced the cut-off marks for the 2025/2026 admissions into Nigerian tertiary institutions, following the annual policy meeting ...
Okra, a Nigerian fintech startup known for its open banking APIs, officially shut down operations in May 2025. Founded in 2019, Okra was once seen as a trailblazer in Africa’s financial data ...
Nowlun, the digital logistics platform that simplifies global freight in the MENA region by helping businesses move full container load (FCL) and bulk cargo with speed and simplicity, and keeps them ...
Chowdeck, the on-demand delivery platform, has acquired Mira, a modern POS solutions provider for the food and hospitality sector.
PaidHR, an African HR and payroll startup, has announced the close of its $1.8 million seed funding round, led by Accion Venture Lab, with participation from returning investors Zrosk, Chui Ventures, ...
Kera Health Platforms, a Senegalese digital health startup, has raised $10 million in funding from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to expand its AI-driven e-health services across West ...
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has announced a major review of its service fees, effective August 1, 2025. This change impacts all businesses operating in Nigeria, including registered ...