Nigeria: 54Gene, Lazarpay, Four other Local Firms that Shut Down in 2023 by Techeconomy January 11, 2024 1 Commerce Nigeria-based genomics startup, 54gene, once touted as a promising venture to improve global pharmaceutical research through valuable genome information on ... Read more
Leveraging Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) for Borderless Economic Activities across Africa in 2024 by Peter Oluka December 14, 2023 0 Fintech The African Continental Free Trade Agreement, which came into effect in 2021 created the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), ... Read more
Genomics Startup 54gene to Shutdown Amid Controversy and Financial Challenges by Joan Aimuengheuwa September 27, 2023 1 StartUPs Industry observers warn that this setback may cause global investors to hesitate when considering funding similar ventures in the future Read more
54gene Announces Leadership Changes in Mission to Transform Diversity of Genomics Research Data by Joan Aimuengheuwa March 15, 2023 0 StartUPs Company to Pursue New Strategic Partnerships and Raise Additional Capital Read more
Abasi Ene-Obong, Co-founder, 54gene, Exits CEO Position by Joan Aimuengheuwa October 25, 2022 1 StartUPs Ene-Obong will retain his position as board member as he takes up a new role of senior advisor, continuously supporting ... Read more
54gene Joins Increasing Number of Startups Laying Off Staff . See Reason by Joan Aimuengheuwa August 29, 2022 0 StartUPs 54gene plans to provide statutory support to affected employees, additional severance pay and health insurance coverage for a total of ... Read more
54gene Signs MoU with Senegal’s National Academy of Sciences and Technology by Justice Godfrey Okamgba May 26, 2022 2 StartUPs As less than 3% of genomic data at present comes from African populations, SEN-GENOME has the potential to contribute to ... Read more
54gene Completes Initial Phase of the Landmark Nigerian 100K Genome Project by Admin May 9, 2022 0 News Research paper published as healthtech company gains fresh insight into Africa’s diverse genomic data Read more
Top 10 HealthTech Startups to Watch in 2022 by Joan Aimuengheuwa January 31, 2022 0 StartUPs The success of the healthtech sector has been made possible by individuals and groups coming together to decentralise products and ... Read more