The Federal Government has announced the extension of the deadline for NIN-SIM data verification. The Director, Public Affairs Nigerian Communications Commission, Ikechukwu Adinde disclosed this in a statement on Monday, stating that the verification would continue till July 26, 2021. According to the statement, the decision to further extend theContinue Reading

Classifieds marketplace, Jiji has announced its acquisition of Cars45 for an undisclosed amount. This would see the class-eds company make a foray into transactional marketplaces. Since its inception, Cars45, founded by former Konga and DealDey executive Etop Ikpe, has seen different owners. A year after opening its doors, the startup received $5Continue Reading

As part of its commitment to African startups and underserved communities, Google today announced new initiatives targeted at startups and SMEs in Africa. This includes a $3 million Black Founders Fund for African startups and a $3 million Google.org grant to help low-income communities develop entrepreneurial skills and funding. Google for StartupsContinue Reading