Month: August 2025
Google vet raises $8M for Continua to bring AI agents to group chats
In early 2023, David Petrou, a distinguished engineer and founding member of both Google Goggles and Google Glass, made a surprising move. After more than...
From NFT IDs to blockchain evidence, this startup wants to keep Nigerians out of jail
“There’s more to blockchain technology than cryptocurrencies.” This claim, often made by blockchain founders and enthusiasts, is intended to remind people — particularly...
Moniepoint Unveils New Touchscreen POS Device After 7 Months in Stealth.
Moniepoint has officially launched its new touchscreen point-of-sale (POS) device, marking a significant step forward in retail payment technology in Nigeria. The launch...
Antler Selects 24 Founders to Join Inaugural Nigerian Accelerator Cohort
When Anil Atmaramani stepped into his role as Antler’s new partner for Africa in 2024, he made it clear that he wanted to...
MAX: Making Mobility in Africa Smarter, Cleaner, and Fairer
Max is doing something powerful and simple for Africa. Launched in 2015, this homegrown startup began by transforming on-demand deliveries and motorcycle ride-hailing...
Arigo Technologies to Launch Seven Digital Platforms in One Day
Nigerian technology company Arigo Technologies is preparing to unveil seven digital platforms in a single day this August an ambitious rollout that industry...
Photo-sharing app Locket is banking on a new celebrity-focused feature to fuel its growth
Locket, the photo-sharing app that allows users to share images with friends that are then displayed on their home screens as widgets, wants...
Airtel to work with smartphone manufacturers to make 5G devices affordable for Nigerians
Airtel Nigeria says it is working closely with device manufacturers to bring down the cost of 5G smartphones as part of a broader...
Show me the money: The need for transparency in African tech exits
Over the past three years, the word “exits” has been bandied about by many Africa-focused investors. The sense is that after more than...
The Living Canvas 2025: Where Art Breathes, and Music Speaks
This August, The Hive invites you to step into a space where paintings hum with melodies, voices swirl around brushstrokes, and every moment...
