In a significant policy shift, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Whatsapp, has announced the termination of its third-party fact-checking program in…
Padi is Nigeria’s new hyper-local delivery service
Nigerian internet company Iconway has launched Padi, described as a hyper-local delivery service. It allows people to order products from neighbourhood stores and have…
Rise: Barclays officially opens hub to catalyse fintech innovation in Africa
Last month, ex-Barclay’s CEO Antony Jenkins warned that banks face massive disruption within the very near future. Similar to how the popular ride-sharing app…
GoMetro Traffic wants to help on your holiday journey
Just in time for the holiday season, GoMetro Traffic is an app designed for users travelling on roads. It is a spin-off of South…
Nigerian last-mile courier service runner-up at TechCrunch Disrupt London
Taking part in the TechCrunch Disrupt event, Nigerian-based last-mile courier Metro Africa Express (MAX) was named runner-up. The event took place from 7 to 8…
