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Bildup AI, the fast-growing Nigerian AI-powered learning platform, has successfully closed a $400,000 angel investment round, backed by a group of undisclosed investors. The round, which was oversubscribed, marks a major milestone for the company as it accelerates its mission to transform how Africa learns and prepares for the future of work. Bildup AI is pioneering a new model of education that blends artificial intelligence with purpose-driven learning. The platform delivers personalised, practical, and affordable learning experiences that empower young people, professionals, and organisations to thrive in an AI-powered world. “It’s incredibly encouraging when something that started as an attempt…
In this article, pioneering author and web designer Andy Clarke shows his techniques for creating Toon Text titles using modern CSS and SVG.After finishing a project that required me to learn everything I could about CSS and SVG animations, I started writing this series about Smashing Animations and “How Classic Cartoons Inspire Modern CSS.” To round off this year, I want to show you how to use modern CSS to create that element that makes Toon Titles so impactful: their typography.Title Artwork DesignIn the silent era of the 1920s and early ’30s, the typography of a film’s title card created…
Morocco commits 1.3 billion dirhams to support domestic startups Funding targets business creation, venture capital, and Technopark network Programs aim to create 1,000 startups by 2026 Morocco will invest 1.3 billion dirhams ($142 million) to support domestic startups, the government announced last week. The funding forms part of a national digital transformation strategy aimed at accelerating the country’s technology ecosystem. Digital Transition Minister Amal El Fallah-Seghrouchni announced the funding package at the closing session of the “Digital Now 2025” conference in Casablanca. She said 750 million dirhams will be allocated to business creation programs, 450 million to venture capital…
Chad looks to Gulf investors as five-year plan unveiled – African Business Chad looks to Gulf investors as five-year plan unveiled – African Business
WrappedCBDC set out to fix how Nigerians move money with a naira-backed stablecoin. After 11 months and 1 billion tokens issued since its launch, the company is now trying to prove that a digital currency backed by a “volatile” naira can earn real trust and serve as a rail for easing naira movement. Compliant Naira (cNGN), the stablecoin backed by the local currency, was first listed on the provisionally licenced Nigerian cryptocurrency exchange, Busha, on February 3, 2025, but the vision to democratise access to digital naira was two years in the making. WrappedCBDC, the issuer of the local stablecoin…
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TL;DR The Moto G Power 2026 looks familiar but tweaks the right areas to stay competitive under $300. Battery capacity is rising to 5,200mAh with 30W TurboPower charging, and Motorola claims up to 49 hours of usage per charge. The phone features a Dimensity 6300 chip, stereo speakers, and support for Dolby Atmos. Buying a budget phone often means making trade-offs. You might get a great screen but a weak battery, or a sturdy phone that takes poor photos. For the past few years, Motorola has tried to solve this problem with its G Power series, and now it looks…
** For the best experience, download the free Africa Private Equity News app Android | iOS **A MESSAGE FROM OUR SUPPORTERSStandard Bank backs Safaricom’s expansion in EthiopiaStandard Bank has partnered with telecoms group Safaricom to provide funding of $138 million. Read moreHere are summaries of the five most widely read stories the past week on Africa Private Equity News.1. Helios in Morocco digital infrastructure dealHelios Investment Partners and Fipar-Holding, a subsidiary of CDG Invest, have announced the creation of 3MDC, a new digital infrastructure platform. This platform aims to accelerate Morocco’s digital transformation and strengthen its position as a regional…
Solar-Powered iLamps could generate US$1.26bn a year for Lagos-Calabar Project Nigeria’s long delayed Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is set to be rescued by thousands of AI-driven, solar-powered streetlights that turn it into a revenue-generating asset. British greentech firm Conflow Power Group, working in partnership with Nigerian infrastructure company Mora Energy, has announced a plan under discussion with the Nigerian Government to solve the highway’s financing crisis by providing thousands of iLamps – solar-powered streetlights that double as a distributed AI data centre. No external electricity supply is required, and every iLamp is packed with Nvidia AI processors, meaning that they provide significant…
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