Nigerian startup Alerzo lays off hundreds blaming economy
Alerzo, a Nigerian e-commerce company that connects retailers and their suppliers, has laid off hundreds of employees as the country’s economic conditions squeezes businesses.
The...
Applications open for Jack Ma’s $1.5m award for African businesses
A business financing competition backed by Chinese billionaire Jack Ma and offering up to $1.5 million to promising businesses in Africa, has launched its...
Google announces $4m fund for startups in Africa, Europe
Tech giant, Google, is calling for applications for the third tranche of its Black Founders Fund grant aimed at kick-starting Black-led start-ups in Africa and Europe.
Folarin Aiyegbusi,...
Gov. Adeleke’s first bill to Osun lawmakers appears to reveal a priority
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state says he will soon be ready with his first executive bill to the state’s house of assembly, and...