Mamamoni is a fintech social startup that was founded by Nkem Christiana Okocha in 2014.
Netflix moves against Showmaxx, introduces cheaper mobile only subscription in Nigeria, Africa
Netflix moves against Showmaxx, introduces cheaper mobile only subscription in Nigeria, Africa
Airtel is partnering Standard Chartered Bank as it expands its fintech business
Airtel Africa Plc is expanding its fintech business. Earlier this morning, the company announced that it had just entered into partnership with Standard Chartered Bank. Details of the partnership The aim of the partnership is to enable the telecoms operator to deepen its financial inclusion drive across its key markets. A corporate disclosure that was […]
Airtel speaks on its readiness for 5G technology in Nigeria
Airtel Africa Plc said it is almost fully ready for the implementation of the 5G network. Chief Executive Officer, Raghunath Mandava, disclosed this during the telecoms company’s recently-held Q1 2020 earnings call. The transcript of the earnings call was seen by Nairametrics.
Betelhem Dessie: Ethiopia’s Young Tech Pioneer
Betelhem Dessie born 1999 is a trailblazing Ethiopian web and mobile technologies developer. She is the Founder and CEO of iCog – Anyone Can Code (ACC) and holds four patents individually, along with three collaborative patents. CNN has dubbed her “the youngest pioneer in Ethiopia’s fast emerging tech scene.”
Facebook to expand Coronavirus Information Centre to Nigeria, 16 other African countries
Nigeria and 16 other African countries will now have Facebook’s Coronavirus Information Centres, as the tech giant further expands its media tentacles into Sub-Saharan Africa. The centre is part of Facebook’s contributions to the ongoing efforts against Coronavirus. The Coronavirus Information Centre, in collaboration with trusted health authorities, provides news, critical information and resources, as well […]
Crypto-revolution in Africa
In Africa, where the payments revolution has seen a huge amount of the world’s mobile money pass through Africa-based and led payments platforms, a race to capture the African crypto market has accompanied wider increased investment interest in cryptocurrencies.
Twitter CEO, Dorsey cancels plans to move to Africa, says tweet was a mistake
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Twitter, Jack Dorsey has cancelled his planned relocation to Africa this year. Jack described his tweets about moving to Africa as “a mistake”.
My recent experience selling a car on Carvana, lessons for Nigerian startups
It’s no longer news that the Tech space in Nigeria is buzzing. Many tech entrepreneurs are solving real market problems and getting validation from Global investors. In 2019 alone, about $360 million was invested in Fintech related businesses in Nigeria.
Mobility in Africa, breaking new grounds
It is estimated that by 2050, Africa’s population would have reached almost 2.5. billion