1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (652+ words) The Federal Government of Nigeria in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has officially commenced the rollout of the University Innovation Pods (UniPods). Vice President Kashim Shettima, will perform the official flag-off of the first University Innovation Pods…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago  (498+ words) When Google first introduced the idea earlier this year, the goal was simple. Gmail is used by more than 3 billion people worldwide, and the traditional way of managing emails is no longer enough. The volume has grown too large, and…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago  (505+ words) Kulipa, a Paris-based stablecoin-native card issuing platform, has raised $6.2 million in seed funding to expand its infrastructure across emerging markets, with a strong focus on Nigeria and the broader African fintech ecosystem. The round was co-led by Flourish Ventures and…...

3+ day, 18+ hour ago  (568+ words) The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has introduced a WhatsApp-based chatbot designed to simplify tax filing for up to 22.6 million potential taxpayers, marking a significant step in the country's push toward mobile-first public services. The chatbot, named Shuru, allows users to…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago  (200+ words) The fund attracted a strong mix of both new and returning limited partners. Leading development finance institutions, including British International Investment, Norfund, and Proparco, renewed their support, underscoring their long-term confidence in Novastar's mission and performance. A notable shift, however,…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago  (345+ words) For years, one of the biggest frustrations with using Gmail was its lack of flexibility when it came to usernames. Once you picked an email address, that was it. Whether it was something professional or something you created as a…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago  (472+ words) Starlink has issued a strong rebuttal to the Namibian government's recent decision to deny its licence application, describing the regulator's claims of non'compliance as "misleading" and urging citizens to formally request an appeal of the ruling. However, on 23 March, the…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago  (306+ words) Founded in 2022, ANDA is building a modern, integrated mobility and logistics ecosystem for drivers of two, three, and fourwheeled vehicles. The company provides: This structured, techenabled model is specifically designed to bring professionalism, safety, and financial inclusion to a traditionally…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago  (585+ words) The United Kingdom (UK) government has announced a broad increase in visa application fees for individuals applying from outside the country, with the revised charges set to take effect from April 8, 2026. The changes form part of a wider review of…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago  (460+ words) The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced an increase in permanent residence application fees, with the revised rates set to take effect from April 30, 2026. The changes, which affect multiple immigration pathways, are part of Canada's routine fee review…...