First Edition of the Tastemakers Wine Series Hosted by Vendease

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FintechTechnology

Chipper Cash kicks Launched “Africa to the World” Campaign ahead of the World Cup

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September 12, 2022
African fintech Chipper Cash has launched the “Africa to the World” campaign to get football fans from official supporters’ clubs into the stadiums to cheer on their teams during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The campaign aims to fundraise over USD 50,000 to provide fans with travel, accommodation, and entry tickets to the matches of three qualifying African teams —- Cameroon…
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StartupsTechnology

Jumia Brand Festival 2022: Here’s what to Expect

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September 12, 2022
If there is anything everyone loves, it’s hearing that one can get something for free or at great discounts! Luckily, One of Nigeria’s leading e-commerce platforms, Jumia, is bringing the 2022 edition of the Brand Festival from September 12th to October 2nd, where you…
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HelpMum receives a $250,000 grant from Patrick J. McGovern Foundation

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September 12, 2022
According to the World Health Organization, immunisation prevents over four million deaths annually. Immunising children against possible diseases ensures that families spend less on healthcare in the future. In Africa, where every dollar is valuable, this is vital. On the back of this, a Nigerian healthcare social enterprise, HelpMum, has received a $250,000 grant from the Patrick J. McGovern…
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EducationTechnology

Nexford raised $8 million in a Series A round

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September 12, 2022
Nexford University, an online university platform based in the United States, has raised $8 million in a Series A round. New Markets Venture Partners and Learn Capital co-led the round. Bisk Ventures, Global Ventures, Future Africa, AMK Investments, and the Future of…
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Fintech industry leader, Interswitch unveils future plans as it celebrates 20 years of success

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September 8, 2022
Fintech industry leader, Interswitch, met with members of the media as they commemorated their 20th anniversary on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. Present at the media parley was Mitchell Elegbe, Group Managing Director & CEO, Interswitch; Akeem Lawal, Managing Director, Payment Processing and Switching, Interswitch; Chinyere Don Okhuofu, Managing Director, Industry Ecosystems, Interswitch; Jonah…
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Economy

Insecurity, FX crisis cut capital inflows by 23%

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September 7, 2022
Insecurity and lingering foreign exchange crisis have forced the capital importation into Nigeria to decline further by 23 per cent, findings by The PUNCH have shown Capital Importation measures the aggregate of foreign investments into an economic entity within a given period. It is divided into portfolio investments, other investments and Foreign Direct Investments. According to data collated…
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