Nigeria becomes Africa’s highest-ranked country for Responsible AI
Nigeria's ranking comes as governments globally race to establish governance frameworks that keep pace with rapid advances in artificial intelligence.
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Nigerian fintech Gigbanc winds down operations citing fundraising struggles, pursues acquisition
The shutdown comes as raising venture capital has become difficult for early-stage startups.
Quick Fire 🔥 with Opeyemi Folorunsho
Meet Opeyemi Folorunsho, the Vice President of Research and Development (R&D) at Moniepoint, where he focuses on translating deep technical ideas into systems that deliver real-world impact.
👨🏿🚀TechCabal Daily – A central bank joins PAPSS
In today's edition: Quick Fire 🔥 with Opeyemi Folorunsho || Ghana opens auction for 5G licence || Central African Bank joins PAPSS || Who secured the bag? 💰
South Africa-founded startup launches AI model with 10 million-token memory
After raiding $5 million in April, South-Africa founded AI startup, Refiant AI has launched a 10-million token model named Protea.
Why Nigeria’s telemedicine sector is growing again
When we put together the first State of Health Tech report in 2018, one sector led overwhelmingly. Startups trying to help patients connect with doctors virtually had the highest number. The reason was simple; there was a low barrier to entry, and many of the founders were doctors themselves. It was
JéGO, GoCab strike deal to put 6,000 EVs on West African roads
The deal comes as Africa's EV market grows but remains limited by two problems: financing and charging. Much of the region's electrification so far has centred on two- and three-wheelers.
Why a South African fintech chose the UK before the rest of Africa
Float believes the constraints of building in South Africa have given it a competitive advantage in one of the world's most sophisticated fintech ecosystems.
👨🏿🚀TechCabal Daily – Koko runs out of gas
In today's edition: Djamo eyes Series C raise || Koko Networks is looking for buyers || Betting in Kenya could soon be a family discussion || Avanti to expand its South African operations
Kelvin Obasuyi learned entrepreneurship by failing at almost everything first
In February 2023, the idea became 56 Capital, the finance firm he founded to provide debt and equity financing to both structured and unstructured African businesses.