Lendsqr develops AI to assess Nigerian borrowers by face and voice
Lendsqr is building an AI model to analyze borrowers' voices and faces for loan qualification. The model aims to assist Nigerians without financial documentation in obtaining small loans between ₦30,000 and ₦50,000.
Google Accelerator Returns to Back African AI Startups with Big Ideas
Google has opened applications for the 2025 Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program. The program is designed to support early-stage startups using AI to address Africa’s challenges.
How Moniepoint is going after remittances with Monieworld
Moniepoint launched Monieworld, enabling UK residents to send money to Nigeria via various payment methods. A live demo showed a transaction taking just 17 seconds, with competitive conversion rates compared to other platforms.
I tested ChatGPT prompts for resume writing — here are my best 100
ChatGPT can enhance resumes by refining content and making them ATS-friendly. The effectiveness of AI-generated resumes depends on using structured, job-specific prompts.
Kenyan loan app Whitepath fined $2,000 for privacy violations and harassment
Kenya's data protection watchdog imposed a KES 250,000 fine on Whitepath for unauthorized guarantor listing. Dennis Caleb Owuor filed a complaint after receiving harassment calls claiming he was a guarantor without his knowledge.
