Samuel Okike

6 months ago

Kenyan startup Kapu, led by ex-Jumia executive, raises $8M for social commerce platform

Kapu, a new social commerce startup founded by a former Jumia executive, has emerged from stealth mode with $8 million in funding. The company aims to revolutionize the way consumers shop for food in Kenya, where sky-rocketing prices have become a major concern. Kapu wa...

Samuel Okike

6 months ago

Startups

Egyptian transportation startup, SWVL lays off half of its workforce six months after terminating over 400 employees

SWVL also shut down all of its operations in Pakistan two weeks ago, according to several reports

Samuel Okike

6 months ago

Telecoms

The FCT Minister has reduced Right of Way charges for telecommunications companies by 90%

The new lowered prices will begin to apply on December 1, 2022, and will last for the next two years.

Samuel Okike

6 months ago

Telecoms

Mobile Network Operators in Ghana commence blocking of SIM cards following a directive by the communication ministry

The action was taken in response to a directive issued the government to prevent SIM cards that had not been fully registered by November 20 from accessing data services.

Samuel Okike

7 months ago

The Fintech Summit 2022

Nigeria has a financial inclusion problem. Here’s how you can help fix it

As of April 2022, the financial inclusion rate in Nigeria was 64%. This means 34% of adult Nigerians have no access to financial services like payments, savings, credit, and insurance.

Samuel Okike

7 months ago

Social Media

Instagram is introducing a new feature that will allow you to schedule posts for the future directly from the app

Instagram is rolling out a new feature that allows users to schedule posts in advance directly from the app. The feature is available to professional accounts and will allow users to schedule Photo, Reels, and Carousel posts up to 75 days in advance. Why this matters: C...

Samuel Okike

7 months ago

The Fintech Summit 2022

Piggyvest co-founder Odunayo Eweniyi will be speaking at The Fintech Summit 2022

Join Odunayo Eweniyi, co-founder and COO of Piggyvest on the panel session titled, 'How fintechs are impacting the financial lives of Nigerians.'

Samuel Okike

8 months ago

How I Work

How I Work: Oluwapelumi Oyetimein, Marketing & Growth Lead at Umba

Transitioning from software development to marketing

Samuel Okike

11 months ago

How I Work

4 digital content creators share life-changing advice that helped them the most in their careers

Over the last three years on How I Work, we have talked to some of the most famously productive professionals and entrepreneurs in Africa. In this week’s edition, we revisit the best advice and lessons that have positively impacted 4 digital content creators.

Samuel Okike

11 months ago

How I Work

How I Work: Henry Oji, Lead Photographer at Big H Studios

From photographing top celebrities to global leaders, Henry Oji’s rich portfolio and years of experience has made him one of Nigeria’s renowned photographers. On this edition of How I Work, talks about his journey into the world of photography and he gets things don...

Samuel Okike

11 months ago

How I Work

How I Work: Rinu Oduala, Project Director at HubNGR

Rinu Oduala's journey into human rights advocacy was born out of necessity. Having observed several cases of injustice against young Nigerians, she decided to take action. Today, she documents and advocates against police brutality. Here’s how she works

Samuel Okike

11 months ago

How I Work

How I Work: Aisha Salaudeen, Multi-platform producer at CNN

If you have recently watched an African-themed programme on CNN, chances are you have come across Aisha Salaudeen’s work. With a background in finance, Aisha made a bold transition into journalism and has quickly progressed in her career. Here’s how she works

Samuel Okike

11 months ago

How I Work

How I Work: Babajide Asegbeloyin, Head of FinTech Business at FSDH Merchant Bank

Babajide Asegbeloyin can best be described as ‘the bridge builder.’ His work focuses on connecting traditional financial institutions and the tech ecosystem. Babajide talks about his work and how he gets things done on this edition of How I Work.

Samuel Okike

12 months ago

How I Work

How I Work: Salem King, Digital Content Creator

You may know Salem King as that bubbly guy with the characteristic monochrome videos dishing out motivation on Instagram. Four years down the line and a massive community across different platforms, he shares how he built his career as a creator

Samuel Okike

12 months ago

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Stories from Samuel Okike

Egyptian startup SideUp raises $1.2M to boost its e-commerce support platform

Kenyan startup Kapu, led by ex-Jumia executive, raises $8M for social commerce platform

Egyptian transportation startup, SWVL lays off half of its workforce six months after terminating over 400 employees

The FCT Minister has reduced Right of Way charges for telecommunications companies by 90%

Mobile Network Operators in Ghana commence blocking of SIM cards following a directive by the communication ministry

Nigeria has a financial inclusion problem. Here’s how you can help fix it

Instagram is introducing a new feature that will allow you to schedule posts for the future directly from the app

Piggyvest co-founder Odunayo Eweniyi will be speaking at The Fintech Summit 2022

How I Work: Oluwapelumi Oyetimein, Marketing & Growth Lead at Umba

4 digital content creators share life-changing advice that helped them the most in their careers

How I Work: Henry Oji, Lead Photographer at Big H Studios

How I Work: Rinu Oduala, Project Director at HubNGR

How I Work: Aisha Salaudeen, Multi-platform producer at CNN

How I Work: Babajide Asegbeloyin, Head of FinTech Business at FSDH Merchant Bank

How I Work: Salem King, Digital Content Creator

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