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Ridwan Akinfewa, a Senior Software Engineer, recently shared his painful experience on LinkedIn. After years of building his career, he secured a Chief Technology…
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The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has highlighted Tope Awotona, the Nigerian-born founder and chief executive of Calendly, as a shining example of how Nigerian…
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Koolboks, the Nigeria and France-based cleantech company that makes solar-powered freezers, has secured $11 million in Series A financing to accelerate growth across Africa…
In a groundbreaking decision, Kenya’s High Court has exempted fintechs from value-added tax (VAT) on payment services, setting a major precedent in how digital…
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The Africa Venture Finance Programme (AVFP) returned for its fourth edition this September, bringing more than 40 leading African and Africa-focused venture capital fund…
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