In this month’s #FoundersTable interview, @ReelFruit founder, @AffiongWilliams shares her motivations, ambitions, entrepreneurial lessons, and tips on how to achieve a work-life balance while running a global company.
Múyìwá Mátùlúkò
I bully myself because I make me do what I put my mind to.
From ‘urgent’ ₦30k to $50m: How Hanu Fejiro Abodje built Patricia from scratch
From ‘urgent’ ₦30k to $50m: How Hanu @Fejizzy Abodje built @PatriciaSwitch from scratch [Full interview].
Meet Ruth Iselema, the Bitmama of the African blockchain space
In 2016, after @bitmamaexchange founder, Ruth Iselema (@realbitmama) got scammed of ₦250,000 trying to sell bitcoin, she decided “this has to stop”. Her first major step? Leaving #PortHarcourt for the ‘Lagos energy’. That moved paid off. This is her entrepreneurial story.
Nigeria’s GIGL partners Nigeria’s JET Motor Company to launch the country’s first electric cargo vans
Nigerian logistics giant, @GIGLogistics, and Nigerian automaker, @jetmotorcompany, have partnered to launch the country’s first fleet of all-electric cargo vans. Here’s what you need to know.
How to get free (and effective) press for your startup
“How to get free (and effective) press for your startup” by Techpoint Africa Editor-in-Chief, @MuyoSan.
Techpoint Writer Bootcamp is back! Apply to qualify for a paid internship
Techpoint Writer Bootcamp is back! You don’t need any journalism or tech experience; you just need to be a good writer. Apply now for a chance at a 6-month paid internship.
Techpoint Africa is 6! We are just getting started
They say 50% of businesses don’t make it past their 5th year; Techpoint Africa is officially 6 years!! We made it, in spite of the pandemic!!! Here are our favourite milestones in 2020 and future plans for 2021
OPPO Reno 3 Pro: 6 things you need to know, including Reno 3 comparison
Last week, Chinese-based smartphone maker finally introduced the OPPO Reno 3 Pro to the Nigerian market. Currently on pre-order ahead of May 20 release, Techpoint’s Muyiwa Matuluko shares his first-hand experience with the device.
Backed by $9m research capital, JET Motor Company wants to build ‘Tesla of Africa’
JET Motor Company, a Nigerian auto-manufacturer that designs and builds vehicles for African roads, has announced raising $9m from Canadian-based Africa Development Capital (ADC), among others, to build Africa’s first all-electric vehicle.
Damage to undersea cables disrupts the internet for millions of MTN subscribers across West Africa
If you’ve been having challenges connecting to the internet via MTN since Thursday evening, you are not alone. It’s the same for many across West Africa. Here’s what we know so far about the root cause.
The next frontier for fintech: Disruptive business models
After bootstrapping for almost 3 years, Nigerian crypto exchange, Busha raises $4.2m seed for Africa-wide expansion
“Watch out for pastor Eazi!” — Mr Eazi, on creative prospects beyond tech investments
Wakanda Inu: What meme tokens are and why you should care
7 things to expect at Techpoint Build 2021
Nigeria’s Kifta Technologies produces smart glasses, other cutting edge defence tech, for companies and countries worldwide
First-time founder? Here’s everything you need to know as you start raising money
