African Development Bank Group to invest $80 million in Ekiti Knowledge Zone
The African Development Bank Group has approved an $80 million loan to finance the Ekiti Knowledge Zone project in Nigeria.
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Where Nigerians can track government allocations and spending online
Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to present the 2024 budget to the national assembly this Wednesday. We have curated a list of online platforms where Nigerians can keep tabs on government expenditure.
BD Insider 213: Saviu Ventures plans to back startups in Francophone Africa
Inside: The arrest of Patricia's cyber hack culprit, a court ruling in Kenya on suing social media handles and Saviu Ventures’ plan to back startups in Francophone Africa.
Nigerian politician arrested in relation to ₦607 million cyber hack at Patricia
Wilfred Bonse, a Nigerian politician, has been apprehended on charges of alleged involvement in the cyber hack that resulted in a $2 million loss for Patricia.
Nawah Scientific gets US-FDA approval for food analysis, hints Nigeria & South Africa expansion
Following its US-FDA accreditation for food analysis, Egyptian healthtech startup, Nawah Scientific plans to expand into Nigeria and South Africa.
Fez expands last mile delivery services with new UK logistics hub
Nigerian last-mile delivery startup, Fez Delivery has launched its UK-Nigeria Shipping service, marking a significant milestone in the company's expansion.
Nigeria launches portal to drive Startup Act implementation
Nigeria has launched the Startup Support and Engagement Portal to enable its startup labelling process and the implementation of the Startup Act.