• Wednesday Roundup: Google Launches Nigerian Election Portal, APC’s Election Crowdfunding Platform, Whatsapp Bans 3rd Party App Users

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    Wednesday Roundup: Google Launches Nigerian Election Portal, APC’s Election Crowdfunding Platform, Whatsapp Bans 3rd Party App Users

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    Here are some of the stories making the rounds across Africa today:

    Uber Rolled Out In Kenya Today

    Uber is now Kenya. The service launched today.

    Google’s Nigerian Election Portal
    Google has launched an online platform that aggregates information and news relating to the upcoming general election in Nigeria.

    Ericsson Partners With MTN On E-waste Management In Benin
    Ericsson and MTN launched an awareness initiative to address the risks associated with electronic-waste.

    New MTN Data Share Service Launches in South Africa
    MTN now allows subscribers to share data plan with up to 20 people on their phonebook in South Africa.

    Nigeria’s APC Explores Online Crowding For 2015 Presidential Campaign
    Donations for the APC campaign go online.

    Access Power And Eren Pumps $500 Million Financial Vehicle Into Africa’s Renewables
    Access Power & Eren Développement collaborate on the new Access Infra Africa initiative to boost investment opportunity in African renewable energy sector.

    Whatsapp Bans Third Party App Users
    Unofficial Whatsapp apps have been banned. Their users have been temporarily suspended till they download the official app.

    Evernote Will No Longer Support Blackberry 7 And Playbooks
    Evernote has ended its support for BlackBerry 7 and Playbook devices. It is now available on modern operating systems.

    Nominate Your Favourite Entrepreneurs For Forbes Africa’s ’30 Under 30′ 2015
    Forbes is crowning another cohort of 30 under 30 in African entrepreneurship. Nominations have begun.