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Week of May 4, 202620 articles

Cybersecurity Startup GRC Pro Lab© Launches AI-Powered SaaS Platform to Close the GRC Talent Experience Gap
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Cybersecurity Startup GRC Pro Lab© Launches AI-Powered SaaS Platform to Close the GRC Talent Experience Gap

A first-of-its-kind platform that places GRC practitioners in a realistic,...

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This Is Nigeria Launches “The 36: Nigeria Unscripted” to Redefine the Nation’s Global Narrative
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This Is Nigeria Launches “The 36: Nigeria Unscripted” to Redefine the Nation’s Global Narrative

This Is Nigeria, a community-driven storytelling platform, has officially announced the launch of “The 36: Nigeria Unscripted,” a groundbreaking travel and documentary series aimed at reshaping how Nigeria is perceived both locally and globally. For decades, Nigeria’s story has often been told throu

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Shiprazor Raises $2.65 Million to Streamline E-commerce Logistics Across Africa
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Shiprazor Raises $2.65 Million to Streamline E-commerce Logistics Across Africa

Cape Town-based logistics technology startup Shiprazor has secured $2.65 million (R44 million) in seed funding to address one of Africa’s most persistent barriers to e-commerce growth: fragmented and costly delivery infrastructure. The funding round was led by Norrsken22, with participation from AAI

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CEO Weekends: Gaming is a Young Industry in Africa, But it’s Promising-Leti Arts’ Wesley Kirinya
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CEO Weekends: Gaming is a Young Industry in Africa, But it’s Promising-Leti Arts’ Wesley Kirinya

“Gaming is a young industry in Africa, but it’s promising,” Leti Arts CTO and Co-Founder Wesley Kirinya told TechMoran on the sidelines of the recent Games & SDG Summit in Nairobi. “It’s still a young industry in Africa, but it’s promising especially because the continent has rich stories and conten

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CEO Weekends: Maria Buza on How Digital Policy Alert Tracks Global Digital Regulation
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CEO Weekends: Maria Buza on How Digital Policy Alert Tracks Global Digital Regulation

Digital Policy Alert, an independent, public repository tracking policy changes shaping the digital economy is quickly becoming an essential infrastructure in a regulation-driven tech landscape. Launched in 2021, Digital Policy Alert (DPA), is available in more than 50 jurisdictions and covers areas

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OPay Hires Banks for Potential $4 Billion U.S. IPO
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OPay Hires Banks for Potential $4 Billion U.S. IPO

OPay Digital Services Ltd. has hired Citigroup, Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan Chase to work on a potential U.S. initial public offering that could value the Nigerian fintech at about $4 billion, people familiar with the matter said. The listing could take place later in 2026, the sources said, cautioni

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Bfree Raises $3.1 Million to Expand AI-driven Loan Recovery Across Africa
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Bfree Raises $3.1 Million to Expand AI-driven Loan Recovery Across Africa

Nigerian credit management startup Bfree has raised $3.1 million from undisclosed investors to scale its artificial intelligence-powered platform for recovering and restructuring defaulted digital loans across Africa. The fresh funding comes after a $2.95 million equity round in 2024 led by Capria V

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Four graduates are building an AI video-dubbing tool for African filmmakers
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Four graduates are building an AI video-dubbing tool for African filmmakers

Reedapt is now focused on becoming the go-to dubbing and real-time multilingual streaming platform for Nollywood filmmakers, churches, and African content creators who want their work to travel further than the English language will take it.

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Inside Wimbart at 10: Jessica Hope on telling Africa’s tech stories
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Inside Wimbart at 10: Jessica Hope on telling Africa’s tech stories

In this feature, Jessica Hope, founder of Wimbart shares her journey from journalism to building a PR company.

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👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – OPay eyes US IPO
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👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – OPay eyes US IPO

In today's edition: OPay eyes US IPO || StanChart reduces headcount in Kenya || Rwanda mulls social media ban for children || SA opens public comment on rules affecting businesses

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A $10k Grant for Africa’s Fintech builders
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A $10k Grant for Africa’s Fintech builders

Africa’s fintech story has officially entered a more complex chapter.

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Vertiv Strengthens Liquid Cooling with Strategic Thermal Labs
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Vertiv Strengthens Liquid Cooling with Strategic Thermal Labs

Vertiv, a global leader in critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has acquired Strategic Thermal Labs LLC (STL), a specialist in advanced liquid-cooling technologies. The acquisition extends Vertiv’s thermal-chain strategy by strengthening engineering capability at the interface b

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U.S. Makes Policy Shift, Eases Visa Restrictions for Nigerian, Other Foreign Doctors
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U.S. Makes Policy Shift, Eases Visa Restrictions for Nigerian, Other Foreign Doctors

The United States has moved to ease visa restrictions affecting Nigerian and other foreign-trained doctors, in what observers describe as a significant policy shift driven by mounting pressure on the country’s healthcare system. Recent updates from U.S. immigration authorities indicate that foreign

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Talstack partners BII, Ventures Platform to teach ESG to African startups
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Talstack partners BII, Ventures Platform to teach ESG to African startups

As investors place greater emphasis on ESG, this programme is an attempt to turn compliance into what founders can understand and implement early.

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Nigeria’s Internet market rebounds as broadband subscriptions hit 109.7 million
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Nigeria’s Internet market rebounds as broadband subscriptions hit 109.7 million

Nigeria’s broadband penetration crossed 50% in November 2025, but affordability, rural access, and service quality could determine how meaningful the milestone becomes.

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Stakeholders Applaud NiRA’s Leadership in Strengthening Nigeria’s Internet Infrastructure
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Stakeholders Applaud NiRA’s Leadership in Strengthening Nigeria’s Internet Infrastructure

The Nigeria Internet Registration Association successfully convened its 18th Annual General Meeting (AGM), bringing together key stakeholders from across Nigeria’s internet, technology, and business ecosystem following the successful conclusion of its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at Radisson Bl

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APPLY to MTN Foundation 2026 Scholarship Programmes
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APPLY to MTN Foundation 2026 Scholarship Programmes

Driven by its commitment to advancing academic excellence and empowering the next generation of Nigerian leaders, the MTN Foundation has opened applications for its 2026 Scholarship Programmes. This year’s application cycle covers the Science and Technology Scholarship (STS) and the Scholarship for

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NCC to Drive 112 Rollout as Nigeria’s Unified Emergency Number
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NCC to Drive 112 Rollout as Nigeria’s Unified Emergency Number

Nigeria has taken a major step toward strengthening its national emergency response system, with the National Economic Council approving 112 as the country’s unified emergency number, to be implemented nationwide. The decision, reached at the council’s 157th meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim

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Quick Fire 🔥 with Michael Emeeka
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Quick Fire 🔥 with Michael Emeeka

Meet Michael Emeeka, the Business and Customer Operations Lead and Country Lead for Blockchain.com in Nigeria, where he oversees user operations, market growth, and customer-centric strategies.

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NITDA, NDPC: 90% Foreign Data Hosting Threatens Nigeria’s Data Sovereignty
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NITDA, NDPC: 90% Foreign Data Hosting Threatens Nigeria’s Data Sovereignty

The National Information Technology Development Agency and the Nigeria Data Protection Commission have raised concerns over Nigeria’s data sovereignty, revealing that over 90 per cent of the country’s data is currently hosted outside its borders, an exposure they describe as a major national risk. S

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