2021: A review of the most fascinating tech deals in Nigeria
Despite government regulations and crackdowns, Nigeria's tech sector has seen enormous gains in 2021. More than $2.9 billion has been...
Female-led startups that raised over a $1 million in Nigeria in 2021
In 2021, African tech startups raised a record $4 billion+, surpassing the total funding raised in 2019 and 2020 combined....
Riders to pay more as Uber introduces 3% booking fee from January 2022
Uber, popular ride-hailing service, said on Thursday, December 30, 2021 that it would begin charging users in Nigeria an additional...
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has raised over $337 million in new funding
SpaceX, the rocket company founded by billionaire Elon Musk, has raised over $337 million in equity financing, according to Reuters....
Nigerian startups that raised above $100 million in 2021
For African startups, this year has been a massive success. Not only have some startups received more than $100 million,...
DEAL: Nigerian edtech startup, Teesas raises $1.6 million in a pre-seed funding round
Nigerian edtech startup, Teesas launched less than two months ago has raised $1.6 million in a pre-seed funding round. The...
Nigerian startup, Identitypass, joins Y combinators winter 2022 batch
Identitypass, a startup that makes it possible for digital businesses in Africa to easily verify their customers within seconds has...
TikTok surpasses Google to become the most visited site in 2021
According to Cloudflare's 2021 Year in Review internet traffic statistics, popular video-sharing app TikTok has surpassed Google to become the...
DEAL: MAX, Africa’s largest vehicle subscription platform, raises $31 million in series B
Metro Africa Xpress MAX, Africa's largest vehicle subscription platform for low-to-zero emission automobiles, has announced the first closing of its...
Best e-Commerce websites in Nigeria in 2021
When it comes to buying groceries, household appliances, mobile devices, electronics, and other items, online shopping has become the most...
