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Oct 07, 2024

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In this week’s edition:

AfricaIgnite, Africa Prize for Engineering and other opportunities.
Winich Farms raises pre-Series A funding, Fincra acquires license in SA, and other noteworthy Naija tech news.
Events, and more.

Opportunities you should not miss!

— AfricaIgnite Pitch Competition 2024

This initiative is designed to spotlight Africa's most promising startups. The winner will advance to the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in 2025 in San Francisco to compete for $1,000,000 investment prize.

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— Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation 2025

This initiative seeks to stimulate, celebrate and reward innovation and entrepreneurship across sub-Saharan Africa. Up to 16 shortlisted participants will receive support, funding and opportunities to help accelerate their business.

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Snapshot of noteworthy events in Naija’s tech ecosystem last week:

— Winich Farms raises $3 million pre-series A funding. Read more

— Fincra acquires payment licence in South Africa. Read more

— Gig drivers game the system as bonuses become an essential source of income. Read more

— 9Mobile blames network problems on fibre cuts as it bleeds customers. Read more

— US-based fintech startup, GrabrFi has launched in Nigeria. Read more

— Nigeria’s Federal Government set to launch $1.5 million AI Fund. Read more

— Dutch government invests $132.8 million in Lagos sustainability project. Read more

— Starlink doubles subscription prices in Nigeria. Read more

— ETAP expands into Ghana. Read more