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SEDC Shortlists 210 Startups for Venture Capital Programme to Boost South-East Innovation Ecosystem
The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has shortlisted 210 startups for its flagship Venture Capital Programme, marking a…
FirstBank, Ekiti Govt Launch Innovation Fund to Boost Startups, Empower Women Entrepreneurs
FirstBank of Nigeria Limited has partnered with the Ekiti State Government to launch the Innovation Enterprise Support Fund,…
NITDA, CAC Move to Fortify Cybersecurity of Nigeria’s Digital Public Services Amid Rising Threat Concerns
As Nigeria deepens the digitisation of public services, attention is increasingly shifting to the security of government digital…
Nigeria Secures $83m IFC-Backed Financing to Expand Off-Grid Power Access
Nigeria has secured about $83 million in financing backed by the International Finance Corporation to expand off-grid electricity…
Zoom Partners World to Tackle Deepfake Fraud With Human Verification Technology
Zoom has announced a partnership with World, founded by Sam Altman, to introduce a new layer of identity…
Platnova Hits 100,000 Users, Bets on Zero Fees to Power Next Growth Phase
Platnova has marked its third anniversary with strong growth metrics, positioning itself for an aggressive expansion phase. The…
Eventhive Announces Africa Fintech Live 2026 to Drive Next Phase of Financial Innovation
Eventhive has announced plans to host Africa Fintech Live 2026 in Nairobi, bringing together key stakeholders to shape…
Founder Bets Personal Fortune on Keepaza to Redefine Payment Identity in Nigeria
Akindele Liasu has drawn attention in Nigeria’s fintech space after liquidating parts of his overseas business operations to…
Tulupay Unveils Pan-African Financial Operating System to Bridge Traditional and Digital Finance
Tulupay has announced the prelaunch of its Financial Operating System, a unified platform designed to connect traditional finance…
Enugu’s Smart School Revolution Targets Learning Crisis Amid Sustainability Concerns
On the outskirts of Enugu, the state government has begun rolling out a network of modern “smart schools”…