Nigeria: After A Successful EU Entry, Nigeria's Fintech Lidya Raises $8.3m to Scale Lending Operations

Creating order by mechanical deformation in dense active matter September 27, 2021

Living or biological systems cannot be easily understood using the standard laws of physics, such as thermodynamics, as scientists would for gases, liquids or solids. Living systems are active, demonstrating fascinating properties such as adapting to their environment or repairing themselves. Exploring the questions posed by living systems using computer simulations, researchers have now discovered […]

Case of anthrax in wildlife in the Namib Desert: Infected zebra most likely causes death of three cheetahs September 27, 2021

Anthrax is an infectious bacterial disease endemic in some parts of Africa. It affects people, livestock as well as wildlife. Using GPS telemetry data, a team of scientists reconstructed a special case of anthrax infection in Namibia: Three free-ranging cheetahs in the Namib Desert died within 24 hours after feeding on a mountain zebra that […]

Amazonian protected areas benefit both people and biodiversity September 27, 2021

Highly positive social outcomes are linked to biodiversity efforts in Amazonian Sustainable-Use Protected Areas, according to new research. The study investigated the social consequences of living both inside and outside Sustainable-Use Protected Areas containing aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems in Brazil's state of Amazonas. Researchers used data from more than 80 local semi-subsistence communities along a […]

Late Pleistocene humans may have hatched and raised cassowary chicks September 27, 2021

As early as 18,000 years ago, humans in New Guinea may have collected cassowary eggs near maturity and then raised the birds to adulthood, according to an international team of scientists, who used eggshells to determine the developmental stage of the ancient embryos/chicks when the eggs cracked.

Sunlight exposure guidelines may need to be revised September 27, 2021

Previously published solar exposure guidelines for optimal vitamin D synthesis based on a study of skin samples may need to be revised.

N95 respirators could offer robust protection from wildfire smoke September 27, 2021

N95 respirators offer the best protection against wildfire smoke and other types of air pollution, performing better than synthetic, cotton and surgical masks. N95s were so effective in the lab experiments that the researchers estimate their widespread use could reduce hospital visits attributable to wildfire smoke by 22% to 39%.

Withdrawal from psychostimulants restructures functional architecture of brain September 27, 2021

Researchers describe how withdrawal from nicotine, methamphetamine and cocaine alters the functional architecture and patterns in the brains of mice, compared to control animals, a key to developing addiction treatments.

Lidya a Nigerian FinTech company has closed an $8.3 million pre-Series B funding round to expand its lending operations for SMEs and strengthen its presence both in Africa and in Europe.

Alitheia Capital led the investment via its uMunthu Fund. Other investors that participated include Bamboo Capital Partners, Accion Venture Lab and Flourish Ventures.

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