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How Julaya’s Bold Choice of Debt Over Equity Fueled Its Rapid Expansion Across Francophone Africa
25 novembre 2025 Bonjour ! Bienvenue dans Francophone Weekly by TechCabal, votre rendez-vous hebdomadaire pour explorer l’écosystème technologique en Afrique francophone. Les éditions précédentes sont...

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25 novembre 2025 Bonjour ! Bienvenue dans Francophone Weekly by TechCabal, votre rendez-vous hebdomadaire pour explorer l’écosystème technologique en Afrique francophone. Les éditions précédentes sont disponibles en ligne, mais vous pouvez recevoir cette newsletter directement dans votre boîte mail chaque mardi à midi. Par défaut, elle est en français, mais un bouton ci-dessous vous permet...

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Mawingu raises $20M
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👨🏿‍🚀TechCabal Daily – The End of an Era: Paxful Winds Down
In collaboration with Lire en Français اقرأ هذا باللغة العربية Good morning. What do stablecoins and AI startups share lately? Both are launching fresh innovations...

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In collaboration with Lire en Français اقرأ هذا باللغة العربية Good morning. What do stablecoins and AI startups share lately? Both are launching fresh innovations almost weekly, making it tough to discern what truly stands out. Over the weekend, I explored Perplexity’s new Comet browser. It’s swift, intelligent, and courteously reminds users it’s not ChatGPT....

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MTN Chairman highlights smartphone cost, vandalism as causes of low 5G penetration across Africa
Chairman of the MTN Group, Mcebisi Jonas, has highlighted two major reasons for the low 5G internet penetration across the continent. They include the lack...

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Chairman of the MTN Group, Mcebisi Jonas, has highlighted two major reasons for the low 5G internet penetration across the continent. They include the lack of price-appropriate 5G devices and vandalism of telecoms infrastructure. He made this note in response to a question during a chat with fellows of the Media Innovation Programme in his...

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Edo AUATON Slams Bolt for Blocking Hundreds of Drivers Without Fair Hearing
The Edo State chapter of the Amalgamated Union of App-based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has publicly criticized the ride-hailing platform Bolt for suspending hundreds of...

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The Edo State chapter of the Amalgamated Union of App-based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has publicly criticized the ride-hailing platform Bolt for suspending hundreds of driver accounts based on unfounded allegations, without offering those drivers a chance to present their side of the story. This concern was expressed in a statement by Comrade Russell Eghaghe,...

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Nigeria Appoints Four Startup Trailblazers to National Innovation Council in Bold Move to Boost Startup Act
Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has appointed four key figures from the startup community to join the National Council for Digital Innovation and...

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Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has appointed four key figures from the startup community to join the National Council for Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NCDIE). This move marks a pivotal advancement in the execution of the Nigeria Startup Act, a 2022 legislation aimed at aligning government initiatives with the dynamic growth of the...

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POCO M7 & POCO C85 Debut in Nigeria: Unleashing Power and Performance Like Never Before!
POCO returns to the Nigerian market with a bold statement, unveiling the POCO M7 and POCO C85 simultaneously-two smartphones engineered to deliver exceptional battery endurance,...

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POCO returns to the Nigerian market with a bold statement, unveiling the POCO M7 and POCO C85 simultaneously-two smartphones engineered to deliver exceptional battery endurance, vibrant displays, and robust performance tailored to diverse user needs. Whether you’re an avid smartphone user, a digital content creator, or someone seeking a dependable and stylish device, POCO’s latest...

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UBA Pledges Braille Account Forms for Blind Customers-But Many Are Still Waiting to Experience Them
In June 2023, United Bank for Africa (UBA) garnered attention as the pioneering Nigerian financial institution to unveil a braille-enabled account opening form. This initiative...

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In June 2023, United Bank for Africa (UBA) garnered attention as the pioneering Nigerian financial institution to unveil a braille-enabled account opening form. This initiative was hailed as a significant advancement in promoting financial accessibility, with acclaimed musician Cobhams Asuquo praising it as a breakthrough addressing “the challenge of access, which has long hindered individuals...

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NIBSS to scrap transfer fees
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How This Nigerian Startup Is Using Your DNA to Revolutionize Global Medicine
Despite Africa’s vast population and genetic diversity, it accounts for less than 3% of the world’s genome sequencing efforts-a critical laboratory technique used to decode...

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Despite Africa’s vast population and genetic diversity, it accounts for less than 3% of the world’s genome sequencing efforts-a critical laboratory technique used to decode the complete DNA sequence of an organism or cell type. This significant shortfall impedes progress in understanding and treating diseases prevalent on the continent, such as various cancers, cardiovascular conditions,...

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