No doubt, the first idea that would come to mind on hearing Miss.Africa would be a beauty contest that would have African nations represented on a continental stage, sorry to disappoint you. The Miss.…
The Ampion Venture Bus is Coming Back to West Africa to Build Startups. Apply Now
Making its debut in West Africa last year, the Ampion Venture Bus is here again. Applications are currently open to interested participants. Last year, HalEbola, a platform that facilitates public edu…
In Lagos? Tech Events You Shouldn’t Miss This July
It’s been an interesting first half of the year for tech in Nigeria, and on the continent at large, with its fair share of insightful tech events. So let’s start the second half on a good note w…
Mobile Number Portability: 2+ years after, did we really port? [Infographics]
In April 2013, the sole regulator of the telecommunications sector in the country, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) gave telecom subscribers a lifetime right and freedom, enabling mobile n…
Truppr, the Social Sporting app and its 6-digit User Base Projection
The co-founder of Truppr, Victor Igbokwe over the week shared some insights into the idea the social platform for sporting activities. Truppr is an idea of co-founder and CEO of the Co-Creation Hub, B…
How Kosava Will Help You Save on Shopping
Do you usually look out for coupon codes before making a purchase online? Even shoppers that don’t look out for discount codes also want to buy at cheaper prices. You probably might have stumbled on P…
TrackEnvoy wants to make eCommerce logistics management a “Piece of Cake”
TrackEnvoy is basically an African solution – cheap and comprehensive solution for emerging markets that adapts to conditions of the market. The Co-founder of TrackEnvoy, Adedeji Opoola shared insight…
Tablet Shipment to Middle East and Africa on a Downward Trend
The market share of tablet shipment to Middle East and Africa for the first time recorded a decline in Q1 2015. The latest market insights by the International Data Corporation (IDC) revealed a drop t…
5 Online Marketplaces Every Nigerian SMEs Should Try Out
Ex-Jumia and Supermart co-founder, Raphael Afeador pointed out the need for more players in the eCommerce sector in Nigeria. The consumer definitely would be on the gaining side when we have more onli…
Project Open LGA’s Quest to Promote Nigerian Culture, Heritage
Project Open LGA seeks to put information about all Local Governments in Nigeria online. The sole mission of Project Open LGA is to ensure that every of the 774 local government areas in the country h…
LagChat is More Than Instant Messaging Medium
Hearing the name LagChat, I concluded it’s probably just another Instant Messaging platform basically for Lagosians. Sorry to disappoint you, it’s way more than 2go or WhatsApp, or Orbit that allow us…
How Outsourceit is bridging the gap in the Management Consultancy industry
Outsourceit is a listing platform, a directory that brings together businesses of all sizes and experienced management consultants for a mutual benefit for both parties. From an unpalatable experience…
uJuzi’s Quest to Digitize Educational Content for Nigerian Students
ujuz is a ‘Swahili‘ word for knowledge. Joining young players in the education sector in Nigeria is uJuzi which was launched October 2014. Over the weekend, Co-Founder and COO, Ebrahim Du…
You Can Now Reserve a Free Upgrade to Windows 10
After so much anticipation about Windows 10 Operating System, Microsoft finally allow Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone 8.1 devices users to reserve a free version upgrade. While every Windows …
Participate in SME Empowerment Innovation Challenge for a shot at $40k Seed Investment
Towards helping Small and Medium Enterprises in Africa tackle some of the challenges they face, HiiL Innovating Justice in partnership with Global Agenda Council on Justice and the Ford Foundation is …
‘Ratio’ wants to help you bypass Roadside Currency Traders
The founders of Ratio, the duo of Olanrewaju Jawando and Bowale Joseph, over the week shared their aspirations and take on the approach that the one-month old company is taking improve the currency ex…
Efritin wants to take online classifieds to another level
In case you probably have had a terrible experience in the past trying to use one of the numerous online classifieds marketplace as a buyer, such experience might be a thing of the past with Efritin.c…
CityRun: The new eCommerce logistics company on the block
Over the week, I had the opportunity to chat with the duo of Dapo Ademosu and Taiwo Banasko, founders of CityRun. They shared their experience as one of the youngest players in the logistics industry …
Keep Calm and Get Your Startup Featured on Techpoint
As Megan E. Holstein put it, if you can’t explain your solution’s comparative advantage in a short period and clearly, you’re already at a disadvantage. So the question is ‘how best can yo…
These Nigerian entrepreneurs have one thing in common
You probably know a couple or dozens of successful or upcoming Nigerian entrepreneurs, do you think they have one or more things in common aside the money-making spirit? You say! If you are to draw up…