Why Lagos Digital Summit is a must-attend
The Lagos Digital Summit 2021 is taking place at the Zone Tech Park on Friday, 26 November, 10 AM prompt. It's a must-attend.
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Twiga raises $50 million, early investors receive $30 million in a secondary sale
Kenyan startup Twiga Foods raised $50 million in a Series C round. And some of its early investors received little liquidity through a $30 million secondary sale.
The protracted history of internet shutdowns in Africa
Internet shutdowns have become a motif in Africa. African leaders restrict internet access for the flimsiest motives. It could be to prevent exam malpractice, disperse protests, or mitigate against misinformation.
Innovate or Die: Lagos taxi drivers want a level playing field with Uber and Bolt
Lagos State Taxi Drivers and Cab Operators Association is trying to adapt tech to stand a chance against the liked of Uber and Bolt.
OnePipe closes $950,000 pre-seed round from Sherpa, Techstars, others
OnePipe has raised $950,000 pre-seed funding from a roster of institutional and angel investors, including Techstars, Sherpa Africa, and Idris Bello.
DMVE to showcase Martech and Adtech tools for businesses in Nigeria
The ADMARP would be hosting its first Digital Marketing Virtual Exhibition on December 12. Themed: Technology for Customer Understanding, Engagement and Action in 2021, it would showcase marketing and advertising tech tools and platforms for businesses in Nigeria.
Sherpa launch $1M Basecamp Fund to support pre-seed African startups
Aaron Fu, ex-iROKO CCO Nikhil Patel and ex-Uber launcher in Niger and Kenya Alastair Curtis have launched a $1 million Basecamp Fund to support pre-seed African startups.