Since the NCC initiated the Do-Not-Disturb (DND) code, millions of Nigerians have been able to put unsolicited messages from telcos on eternal snooze. This year, the number rose to 9 million.…
Opportunities Weekly: ₦25-50 million funding opportunity from LAN, €500,000 in grant, and more
Every Wednesday by 5 PM (WAT), we publish a list of opportunities across the globe for entrepreneurs, individuals, and startups. Don’t miss out!…
12 startups selected for the Village Capital Fintech Africa Cohort 2018
Today, Village Capital, in partnership with PayPal announces the 12 African startups selected for their venture development program “Village Capital Fintech Africa 2018”.…
JAMB: Sophisticated glasses, wristwatches and other gadgets not allowed in exam halls this February
The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has reportedly placed a ban on the use of 16 electronic devices at the UTME examination which is to hold on February 26, 2018, across different venue…
Nigerian startups raise a lot of foreign cash, but how much impact do they have on the economy?
Nigerian startups led as the destination for foreign investment with them accounting for 29% of the total investment in African startups. But how much impact do they have on the economy?…
Nigeria’s Publiseer is a finalist at Harvard Business School’s New Venture Competition 2018
Publiseer, a Nigerian digital publishing platform, featured on Techpoint 4 months ago, has emerged one of 14 finalists at the 2018 Harvard Business School’s New Venture Competition. The digital platfo…
Opportunities Weekly: Aba Hackathon, Linda Ayade Literary Competition, LearnFactory Internship and more
Every Wednesday by 5 PM (WAT), we publish a list of opportunities across the globe for entrepreneurs, individuals, and startups. Don’t miss out!…
BBNaija 2018: Possible ways PayPorte makes money from the show
BBNaija debuted in 2006, the second season which featured in 2017 ushered in a new wave of excitement and curiosity from lovers of the show. The most common question is “how does PayPorte make m…
Opportunities weekly: $120,000 from Techstars Atlanta, $25,000 from CcHub, $1750 for photographers and more
Every Wednesday by 5 PM (WAT), we publish a list of opportunities across the globe for entrepreneurs, individuals, and startups. Don’t miss out!…
Investing in African startups: The good, the bad, and the hopeful
It’s no news. The African tech scene is sizzling and African startups are proving their worths year-on-year. But could there be more happening in the continent’s tech scene than meets the eye?…
Opportunities Weekly: $1750 for Photographers, Free Animation training, $6,250 from Akure Tech Hub, others
Every Wednesday by 5 PM (WAT), we publish a list of opportunities across the globe for entrepreneurs, individuals, and startups. Don’t miss out!…
Opportunities Weekly: $10,000 from TEEP, $100,000 from MEST, $20,000 from Itanna and more
Every Wednesday by 5 PM (WAT), we publish a list of opportunities across the globe for entrepreneurs, individuals, and startups. Don’t miss out!…
Opportunities Weekly: over $100 million available in funding for African entrepreneurs
Every Wednesday by 5 PM (WAT), we publish a list of opportunities across the globe for entrepreneurs, individuals, and startups. Don’t miss out!…
Team of ex-Interswitch engineers bootstrap their startup to profitability within 2 years
Sighting a difficulty Nigerian banks struggle with, they left their stable jobs and formed Team Apt to take on the challenge.…
Itanna looks to help African startups raise as much as $5m without going to Silicon Valley
Itanna wants to help African startups raise from as little as $20,000 to as much as $5million without having to go to the Silicon Valley.…
Mediaworks: Home of creatives and incubation centre for young artistes in Port Harcourt
Although Port Harcourt lives and breathes oil, creativity isn’t lacking in the city. Mediaworks is positioning itself as the creative hub for many young talents (artistes, creatives, designers, just n…
5 Nigerian startups you should pay attention to in 2018
Nigerian startups have shown doggedness in their quest to solve problems in the country.Keep your eyes on these ones as 2018 creeps in.…
Startup Profile: GrainCapitals — get lucrative returns from investing in grains
Interested in agriculture? GrainCapitals is bringing to you an opportunity to invest in grains in Nigeria. Read on to find out how.…
Startup Profile: HotNewAfro — get needed support as an upcoming African artiste
Nigeria’s entertainment and media market grew by 19.3% in 2014 to reach $4 billion. By 2019, the market will be more than twice as big, with an estimated total revenue of $8.1 billion. With these proj…
Beyond its nascent talent, Uyo could be the trailblazer of a well-structured tech scene in Nigeria
Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State, is known for its immaculate environment. But the city isn’t just about beauty, there is a lot more it has to offer.…