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Bank of America opens applications for Breakthrough Lab accelerator

The 6-month accelerator program offers early-stage startups from underrepresented communities a platform to scale their business model, establish industry connections and pursue funding.

AWS selects 25 startups for its inaugural ‘fintech in Africa’ accelerator

Out of the 25 startups selected for the inaugural Amazon Web Services (AWS) FinTech Africa Accelerator cohort, eleven are Nigerian companies.

Kunda Kids secures $700K to teach African history to kids in the diaspora

London-based edtech and media publishing company Kunda Kids has raised $700,000 to double down on its mission to teach African history to kids in the diaspora.

In Q1 2023, Data breaches in Nigeria increased by 64%

The latest study by cybersecurity company Surfshark ranks Nigeria as the 32nd most breached country in Q1’2023. Globally, a total of 41.6 million accounts were breached last quarter.

Tyme raises $77.8 million to fuel global expansion

Tyme, a global digital bank and the parent of South Africa's TymeBank has secured $77.8 million from Norrsken22 and Blue Earth Capital, as part of its pre-Series C capital raise.

In July, Kenya will launch "the cheapest smartphone in Africa"

Following President Ruto's announcement on Kenya's plan to manufacture the cheapest smartphones in Africa, the country says the launch will hold in July.

Why Tizeti wants to improve broadband penetration in Cote d’Ívoire with Microsoft

Tizeti, a leading internet service provider in West Africa has partnered with Microsoft to improve broadband penetration in Cote d’Ívoire and bring internet access to almost five million people.