Dear remote worker, go and take your bath
The protagonist wakes up early but feels unprepared to face the day due to lack of sleep and personal hygiene. They scroll through social media, encountering discussions about tech layoffs and the pressures of remote work.
Local ride-hailing app SimpliRide launches in Nigeria with zero commission
Simpliride has officially launched its services in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt. The platform operates on a subscription-based model, charging drivers a flat daily fee of ₦1500.
Cleantech takes the lead as African startups raise $469.9 million in Q1 2025
African startups raised $469.92 million in Q1 2025, a 27% increase from Q1 2024. South Africa was the top investment destination, raising $120.42 million.
Cascador is launching a $2 million fund for its alumni startups
African startups raised $2.01 billion across 182 deals in 2024, a 31% decrease from the previous year. Cascador is establishing a $2 million Catalytic Fund to support mid-stage entrepreneurs facing funding challenges.
EXCLUSIVE: MTN’s MoMo PSB courts old users via voice calls
MTN Nigeria is deploying targeted voice calls to reactivate dormant users of its MoMo Payment Service Bank. There has been a 46.6% year-over-year drop in active MoMo wallets, falling to 2.8 million by the end of 2024.
