LoftyInc Capital Co-Leads $4 Million Seed Round in Moroccan Fintech WafR
Pan-African venture capital firm LoftyInc Capital has co-led a $4 million seed round in Moroccan fintech startup WafR. This marks one of the first investments from its newly launched Alpha Fund and highlights LoftyInc’s growing interest in North Africa as venture activity in the region accelerates. The seed round was co-led by LoftyInc Capital alongside Attijariwafa Ventures and […]
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Johnson Olumide
- 3 min read
- February 26, 2026
Nigeria’s DAMA Academy Unveils Blockchain-AI Health Platform
In a breakthrough for Nigeria’s tech and healthcare industries, DAMA Academy has launched Body Scan AI. This groundbreaking health platform combines artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, and digital assets to transform medical diagnostics and patient data management. This innovative platform was unveiled at a high-profile press conference in Abuja in February 2026, marking a significant step […]
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Johnson Olumide
- 1 min read
- February 26, 2026
Google Opens 10th Accelerator Cohort, Shifts Focus to AI-First African Startups
Hi, it’s TechWave Daily here. Google has opened applications for the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa, introducing a sharper focus on AI-driven innovation as the program enters its second decade. Applications close March 18, 2026, for the three-month, equity-free accelerator targeting Series A African startups building artificial intelligence and machine learning […]
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Chidimma Ayogu
- 3 min read
- February 26, 2026
How Toyosi Badejo-Okusanya Is Building Accessibility Infrastructure for the 35 Million Nigerians the Internet Forgot
As a child, Toyosi Badejo-Okusanya was often labelled stubborn. Adults punished her for ignoring instructions, interpreting her silence as defiance rather than what it was: an inability to hear. Growing up in Nigeria, she quickly learned that disability was rarely treated as a public systems problem. Instead, it was framed in terms of prayer, pity, […]
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Johnson Olumide
- 1 min read
- February 26, 2026
Two Tech Giants Expand Nigeria’s Distribution Footprint Across Africa
Nigeria’s ambition to export not just oil, but innovation, received a significant boost as Zinox Technologies and TD Africa formalised a strategic partnership aimed at widening Africa’s access to locally manufactured technology solutions. The agreement, announced at a joint press conference attended by industry stakeholders and partners, signals more than a commercial alliance. It represents […]
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Afeez Sanusi
- 4 min read
- February 26, 2026
Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Is Here!
Samsung Galaxy S26 series is here and you will lovee it… If you’ve stayed loyal to Samsung through the S20s, S21s, S22s and beyond, you already know the rhythm: bold hardware, ambitious features, and a steady push toward doing more on your phone. This year, though, the Samsung Galaxy S26 series feels less like a […]
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Afeez Sanusi
- 4 min read
- February 26, 2026
JAMB Says Blind UTME Candidates Will Be Refunded After Paying ₦7,200 Registration Fee
Nigeria’s university admissions body has said visually impaired candidates who paid for the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration will be refunded at the point of examination, and audio versions of prescribed texts will be provided after registration closes. The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), which administers the UTME, had said that registration […]
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Johnson Olumide
- 1 min read
- February 26, 2026
Starlink Reopens Business Plan in Lagos and Abuja as Urban Congestion Persists
Starlink has restored access to its Business (Priority) plan in Nigeria’s most congested cities, offering a partial reprieve to customers in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt who have faced months of “Sold Out” notices. But the relief comes at a steep price: ₦159,000 ($99.38) monthly, plus hardware costs that can exceed ₦4 million ($2,500). The […]
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Johnson Olumide
- 1 min read
- February 26, 2026
Terra Industries Signs MoU With DICON to Localise Drone and Defence-Tech Production in Nigeria
Nigerian defence technology startup Terra Industries has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) to establish a joint venture to localise the production of advanced security and surveillance systems. Under the agreement, the partners will create a Joint Venture Company (JVC) that will operate as a subsidiary of […]
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Johnson Olumide
- 3 min read
- February 26, 2026
Yango partners Flutterwave to expand card payments as Zambia’s digital commerce grows
Yango Group’s ride-hailing and food delivery service, Yango, has partnered with African payments company Flutterwave to expand card-based payments for users in Zambia, as the country sees rising adoption of digital commerce and cashless transactions. Under the partnership, customers booking rides or ordering meals on Yango can pay using bank cards processed through Flutterwave’s payment […]
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Johnson Olumide
- 2 min read
- February 26, 2026
