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After raising $5.5 million for Hyperbridge, Polytope Labs wants to build for Nigerian fintechs too
After raising $5.5 million to help people swap crypto between blockchains, Polytope Labs is building an on-chain stablecoin infrastructure.
5 mars 2026 à 07:30

After raising $5.5 million for Hyperbridge, Polytope Labs wants to build for Nigerian fintechs too

5 mars 2026 à 07:30

After raising $5.5 million to help people swap crypto between blockchains, Polytope Labs is building an on-chain stablecoin infrastructure.

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This founder is taking a Nigerian retail solution to Canada and the US
Inspired by Nigeriaâ€™s Jump n Pass, SKAAP is building a scan-and-go checkout system in North America. But after slow traction in Canada, founder Samuel Oyedemi is betting the US and its retail density will finally make it stick.
3 mars 2026 à 03:00

This founder is taking a Nigerian retail solution to Canada and the US

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Par :Bolu Abiodun

3 mars 2026 à 03:00

Inspired by Nigeriaâ€™s Jump n Pass, SKAAP is building a scan-and-go checkout system in North America. But after slow traction in Canada, founder Samuel Oyedemi is betting the US and its retail density will finally make it stick.

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Google’s $37M AI investment in Africa targets farms and forgotten languages
Google is investing $37M in African AI, with a focus on boosting food security and supporting over 40 African languages through tools, training, and local research hubs
24 juillet 2025 à 17:32

Google’s $37M AI investment in Africa targets farms and forgotten languages

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Par :Bolu Abiodun

24 juillet 2025 à 17:32

Google is investing $37M in African AI, with a focus on boosting food security and supporting over 40 African languages through tools, training, and local research hubs

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Nigeria teams up with Meta to launch AI accelerator and deepen tech collaboration
Nigeria partners with Meta to launch an AI accelerator supporting startups building local solutions, as part of a broader push to boost innovation through public–private collaboration.
11 juin 2025 à 11:21

Nigeria teams up with Meta to launch AI accelerator and deepen tech collaboration

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Par :Bolu Abiodun

11 juin 2025 à 11:21

Nigeria partners with Meta to launch an AI accelerator supporting startups building local solutions, as part of a broader push to boost innovation through public–private collaboration.

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4 African startups that shutdown in Q1 2025
In Q1 2025, most startup shutdowns in Africa were Nigerian. These shutdowns highlight ongoing challenges in funding, operations, and sustainability across the continent’s growing tech ecosystem.
13 mai 2025 à 03:00

4 African startups that shutdown in Q1 2025

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Par :Bolu Abiodun

13 mai 2025 à 03:00

In Q1 2025, most startup shutdowns in Africa were Nigerian. These shutdowns highlight ongoing challenges in funding, operations, and sustainability across the continent’s growing tech ecosystem.

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African gamers can now qualify for $1m CODM World Championship
Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, and four other African countries can now participate in the $1 million CODM World Championship as Activision recognises Carry1st’s Africa Cup.
9 mai 2025 à 08:34

African gamers can now qualify for $1m CODM World Championship

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Par :Bolu Abiodun

9 mai 2025 à 08:34

Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, and four other African countries can now participate in the $1 million CODM World Championship as Activision recognises Carry1st’s Africa Cup.

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How stablecoins are revolutionising cross-border payments in Africa
Cross-border payments in Africa are expensive and slow. But stablecoins are changing that — offering faster, cheaper, and more accessible alternatives for freelancers, businesses, and everyday users across the continent.
7 mai 2025 à 09:21

How stablecoins are revolutionising cross-border payments in Africa

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Par :Bolu Abiodun

7 mai 2025 à 09:21

Cross-border payments in Africa are expensive and slow. But stablecoins are changing that — offering faster, cheaper, and more accessible alternatives for freelancers, businesses, and everyday users across the continent.

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