They said most “Nigerian big tech bros” are incredibly stupid -- NTBTS
The kind of insult wey Naija tech bros received last week no be for here.
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1.. God, abeg change my story o
2.. As seen on the tl by Tayo, but this tweet caused a lot of rogbodiyan (problem) on the tl.
Ahn, what did we carry? what did we throw?
Oo giving his 2 cents, check the quotes though 👀👀
Someone said “E sha rora ma fa igbo” (something about taking weed with caution)
Even the dp is giving “I’m judging you”
They said someone took grant money from Bill Gates but doesn’t want him around.
3.. Big brother sharing his raw thoughts and processes on the tl.
Aare but in Egba tone
Skrimmss
More comment on Big Brother’s initial post
Between Abiodun and Big Brother
Big Brother replying to one of Abiodun’s tweets.
Someone said, “Na why I no dey argue with Abiodun be this, the problem is not what I’ll say, it’s that I won’t understand what he’s saying.”
Haaa
Lmaooo
4.. This story is long, follow the thread here. On the other hand, I should write an article on how to steal like an artist.
2/2
5.. Big man privilege
Tearsss
6.. When I saw this tweet, I was like it is a needed background for all but tweep people beg to differ.
Please nah, we should all forgive and forget o.
7.. How it started
How it is going
8.. Nothing prepared me for the follow-up tweet.
9.. Ehn ehn
10.. This is so funny, stay away from fraud kids.
Context
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Official News
Flutterwave, a leading African fintech company, has entered into a five-year technological agreement with Microsoft. This partnership aims to develop a new generation of payment services on Microsoft Azure, enabling Flutterwave to expand its payment infrastructure across Africa and beyond. With this collaboration, Flutterwave will be able to serve multinational companies such as Uber, Netflix, and Microsoft, leveraging Microsoft Azure to provide a seamless, reliable, and secure payment experience.
Tuma, a fintech startup based in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has secured a significant investment round, marking the largest ever for a fintech company in the Congolese tech ecosystem. The startup raised $500,000 in funding, with notable participation from Visa, Visible Hands, and the Social Justice Fund. This funding will enable Tuma to expand its operations into other markets and enhance its product offerings.
Eze, a Nigerian wholesale marketplace for used and new electronics, has raised US$3.7 million in seed funding. The funding will be used to enhance its technology infrastructure, diversify its product range, and extend its presence to new markets across Africa, Europe, and South America.
Pillow, a Singapore-based crypto startup, has announced the cessation of its operations in Nigeria and Ghana. The startup, which enabled users to save and invest in crypto assets, cited the regulatory climate and its impact on associated financial infrastructure as the reason for its decision to close.
Kubik, a startup based in Ethiopia, has raised $3.34 million in funding to support its mission of building sustainable homes using recycled plastic waste. The company aims to address the challenges of affordable housing and plastic waste management by transforming plastic waste into construction materials. The funding will enable Kubik to further develop its technology and expand its operations in creating environmentally friendly and affordable housing solutions.
Lmao. This was a great read. I came across only parts on twitter and missed out on the main gist.