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    ‘Leave Through the Front Door’: Okra’s Quiet Shutdown Exposes Nigeria’s Failure Taboo

    The startup’s quiet demise has brought fresh scrutiny to how Nigerian startups manage failure.

    Senegal and Kenya Lead Africa’s $345M Startup Funding Boom in June as Nigeria Fades

    As 2025 heads into its second half, the question is no longer whether funding will return. It has. The question now is: where will it go next — and who will be left behind?

    Looking for Funding in North Africa? This VC Might Be Your Best Bet

    Founders in North Africa seeking capital for their early-stage ventures could do worse than knocking on the door of this VC.
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    For Bokra, founded in 2023, the regulatory green light clears the path for a highly active 2026.

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    Delta Oil operates at the intersection of waste management and energy production.

    “No Shortcuts Through the Data”: How Intron is Building African Voice Infrastructure from Scratch

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    For Bokra, founded in 2023, the regulatory green light clears the path for a highly active 2026.

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    Nigerian Fintech Bfree Secures New Funding to Buy Up Africa’s Bad Loans

    The latest capital injection adds to a steady string of financing for the startup.