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Nigeria's ETAP Expands into Ghana’s Insurance Market, Partnering with Hollard Insurance

Nigerian insurtech startup ETAP has entered Ghana, marking its first expansion beyond Nigeria after securing an operational license from Ghana’s National Insurance Commission (NIC). The move is part of ETAP’s strategy to bring innovative, tech-driven car insurance solutions across Africa.

by Joel Omulo

Nigeria's ETAP Expands into Ghana’s Insurance Market, Partnering with Hollard Insurance

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Nigerian Fintech Lendsqr Unveils NGN1 Billion On-Lending Initiative

Nigerian fintech startup Lendsqr, renowned for its loan management software used by banks, microfinance institutions (MFIs), and digital lenders, has announced an ambitious NGN1 billion (US$600,000) on-lending program.

by Joel Omulo

Nigerian Fintech Lendsqr Unveils NGN1 Billion On-Lending Initiative

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20 African Tech Ventures to Pitch at Angel Fair Africa 2024 in Nairobi

Twenty promising African tech ventures, comprising 10 startups and 10 scale-ups, are set to showcase their innovative business solutions at the upcoming Angel Fair Africa event in Nairobi, Kenya, scheduled for November 7-8, 2024.

by Joel Omulo

20 African Tech Ventures to Pitch at Angel Fair Africa 2024 in Nairobi

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Moroccan Startup Colis.ma Secures $300,000 Pre-Seed Funding to Expand Cross-Border Logistics Network

With the fresh funding from Witamax, Colis.ma plans to bolster its presence across Morocco's five largest regions and six prominent European markets.

by Joel Omulo

Moroccan Startup Colis.ma Secures $300,000 Pre-Seed Funding to Expand Cross-Border Logistics Network

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Kenya's BasiGo Secures $41.5 Million to Drive Electric Bus Expansion in East Africa

This strategic funding round was spearheaded by key investors including Africa50, a pan-African infrastructure investment platform, British International Investment (BII), and the U.S. Development Finance Corporation (DFC).

by Joel Omulo

Kenya's BasiGo Secures $41.5 Million to Drive Electric Bus Expansion in East Africa

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Ghana's Akwaaba App Launches Rewards Programme to Boost Local Business Promotions

This new initiative is designed to help businesses promote special offers and engage more effectively with their customers, boosting their visibility and competitiveness in the market.

by Joel Omulo

Ghana's Akwaaba App Launches Rewards Programme to Boost Local Business Promotions

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Nigerian Ed-Tech Edusko’s ACTIVATED Summit 2024: Shaping the Future of Education in Africa

Scheduled for November 1-2, 2024, in Lagos, this highly anticipated event will bring together education leaders, school administrators, teachers, parents, policymakers, and industry influencers from across Africa.

by Joel Omulo

Nigerian Ed-Tech Edusko’s ACTIVATED Summit 2024: Shaping the Future of Education in Africa

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Ghana Based Aya Data Secures $900,000 in Seed Funding to Scale AI Solutions

This funding, a combination of debt and equity, will be used to scale two of the company's key products, AyaGrow and AyaSpeech, as well as to recruit new talent to support its expansion.

by Joel Omulo

Ghana Based Aya Data Secures $900,000 in Seed Funding to Scale AI Solutions

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