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 […]
Army and NDLEA Intercept 1,134 Blocks of Cannabis in Taraba, Arrest Two Fake Police Officers in Uniform A collaborative operation between the Nigerian Army and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has resulted in the interception of a massive consignment of illicit drugs and the arrest of two individuals impersonating police officers in Taraba […]
