Nigeria-based anti-counterfeiting startup, Chekkit Technologies, has announced a $500,000 pre-seed round as it looks to expand its team and technological infrastructure. As contained in its statement, it aims to “save more lives and further secure the FMCG — fast-moving consumer goods — and pharmaceutical industries.” Pan African VC, Launch Africa, Japan Strategic Capital, Blockchain Founders Fund and two syndicate groups […]
Car Theft Surge Alarms FCT Residents Amid Rising Insecurity Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are expressing growing concern over a significant increase in car thefts, attributing the surge to economic hardship and inadequate security measures. Victims have shared distressing accounts of their experiences. Kayode Lawal recounted how his Sienna minivan was stolen within […]
All security agencies have been deployed to take charge and enforce the curfew across the state. At least 20 persons have died across the country since the protests were renewed on October 4, 2020. Police stations have also been burnt in Lagos. ‘The command will resist’ In a statement sent to Pulse and signed by Police Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa […]
