MAX raises $31 million Series B funding to expand across Africa and build electric vehicle infrastructure MAX.ng to use $31 million Series B funding to expand across Africa, deploy electric vehicles infrastructure and provide credit to drivers.
Treepz acquires Ugabus, closes $2.8 million seed round In two years, Treepz (formerly Plentywaka) has set up an office in Canada, acquired two startups in Ghana and Uganda, and closed a $2.8 million seed round.
Innovate or Die: Lagos taxi drivers want a level playing field with Uber and Bolt Lagos State Taxi Drivers and Cab Operators Association is trying to adapt tech to stand a chance against the liked of Uber and Bolt.
Lagos State explains why Gokada, Oride & MAXOkada are affected by the ban on tricycles and bikes The Lagos State Government has said the reason Gokada, Oride, MAXOkada and other bike-hailing startups are affected by the ban on tricycles and bikes is because they are part of the problem
Oui Capital invests in Mauritius first app-based mobility startup, Vite Oui Capital—an Africa-focused venture capital firm—has made an undisclosed pre-seed investment in Vite Technologies, the first app-based mobility startup in Mauritius
How PlentyWaka is improving the transportation system in Lagos PlentyWaka'a mission is to "change the transportation landscape" by decongesting the road and "providing a safe and convenient transport system for both the bus drivers and passengers".
Obi Ozor wins 'Young Business Leader of the Year’ & ‘Innovator of the Year’ awards The co-founder and CEO of Kobo360, Obi Ozor, has been named Young Business Leader of the Year and Innovator of the Year.