The Central Bank of Nigeria has reportedly denied ever placing restrictions on the use of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. According to Adamu Lamtek, the deputy governor of CBN who is …
Radarr Africa Business Desk
Radarr Africa Business Desk
The Radarr Africa Business Desk reports daily on companies, markets, banking, energy, technology and policy across Nigeria and Africa. Stories are reviewed and edited by The Radarr Africa Editorial Team in Lagos. Story tips and corrections: business@radarr.africa.
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New research reveals possible cause of mystery condition that leaves people paralysed
Researchers believe they may have discovered a possible cause of a mystery condition that can leave sufferers suddenly unable to walk, talk or see. It’s hoped the study – led …
YORK St John University has been awarded more than £700,000 to help it take a lead in tackling climate change. The Government funding will allow it to install air source …
- EntrepreneurshipTechnologyWestern Africa
Nigeria’s Termii raises $1.4M seed for North African expansion
Termii, a Nigerian platform-as-a-service startup has raised a $1.4 million seed round for North Africa expansion starting with Algeria with plans to expand its messaging offerings across Africa. The round …
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Gokada appoints Nikhil Goel former Zomato & Safeboda exec as its CEO
Gokada, the Nigeria-based last-mile delivery, delivery, logistics and transportation start-up has appointed Nikhil Goel as its new CEO, as it continues to evolve from a riding-hailing company to becoming the …
The African Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) has launched a US$1.2 million Innovation Fund to unlock the potential of renewable energy to create new business opportunities. Businesses and entrepreneurs in Burkina …
- Business PoliciesNewsWestern Africa
PPP crucial in addressing Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit – Osinbajo
The Vice President of Nigera, Yemi Osinbajo says the only way the only way to effectively tackle the massive infrastructure deficit in Nigeria is by Public-Private Partnership, PPP, arrangement. According …
As widespread ransomware attacks continue to rise, research says that the average ransom paid to criminals by victims organisations tripled in the last 12 months. Cybersecurity researchers found that the …
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Nigeria’s Plentywaka gets backing from Techstars, plans expansion to Canada
Plentywaka, a Nigerian bus-booking platform, today announced that it has been accepted into the Techstars Toronto accelerator program. It will join nine other startups in the class of 2021 and …
In today’s competitive real estate world, most property developers in Nigeria are thriving to build sustainably. Recently, residents of Lekki Pearl Garden, a residential estate will save more money following …