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PBR Secures $1 Million Pre-Seed Funding to Drive AI Expansion into Africa
PBR, a Techstars-backed healthcare data analytics company, has raised $1 million in pre-seed funding to enhance its AI infrastructure and expand operations into...
Kenyan Student Nelson Amenya: The Whistleblower Who Challenged the Adani Group Deal
Nelson Amenya, a 30-year-old Kenyan pursuing an MBA in France, has emerged as a celebrated figure among advocates for governmental transparency in Kenya...
Nigerian Bottling Company Admits Error Over Zero-Sugar Mislabeling
The Nigerian Bottling Company Limited (NBC) has challenged a N190 million penalty imposed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) over...
Tyme Group Becomes Africa’s Ninth Unicorn After Securing $250 Million Series D Funding
South Africa’s digital lender, Tyme Group, has cemented its position as one of Africa’s leading fintech companies after raising $250 million in a...
Nigeria’s Moove to Manage Waymo’s Self-Driving Fleet in Landmark Partnership
Nigerian mobility fintech company Moove has been tapped to manage Waymo’s self-driving vehicle fleet, marking a historic partnership with Alphabet’s autonomous driving division....
Nigeria’s Juicyway Raises $3 Million to Tackle FX Shortages for Businesses
Juicyway, a Nigerian cross-border payments startup addressing the country’s ongoing foreign exchange (FX) challenges, has secured $3 million in pre-seed funding. The investment...
Klasha Partners with LianLian Global to Streamline Cross-Border Payments Between China and Africa
Klasha, a leading fintech company powering commerce in Africa, has announced a strategic partnership with LianLian Global, a major Asian payment provider. The...
Ethiopian Airlines Wins Award for Outstanding Onboarding Experience at Nigerian Tourism Summit
Ethiopian Airlines has been honored with the “Outstanding Onboarding Experience Achievements” award at the Nigerian National Tourism Transportation Summit and Expo, held in...
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100 Reputable Women of African Descent 2025: Kenechukwu Umegwuagu-Francis – Championing Economic Empowerment and Social Transformation in Africa
Mrs. Kenechukwu Umegwuagu-Francis is a dynamic Nigerian leader whose multifaceted career spans education, banking, counseling, business development, ministry, and social impact. As one...
100 Reputable Women of African Descent 2025: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala – Transforming Global Trade and Development
Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), continues to redefine leadership and excellence on the global stage. A trailblazing Nigerian...
