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Nigeria’s Siltech produces electric vehicles, for a clean and elegant Africa
Africa’s automotive sector has had its share of challenges over the years. Despite the well documented harmful effects...
How Nigerian credit fintech startup, BFREE, is helping Africans repay their loans
In 2019, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) issued a directive to banks mandating them to increase the number of loans...
How Nigerian non-profit, Enye, is upskilling developers and helping founders build successful companies in Nigeria
Gabriel is a young graduate who has invested a lot to get the necessary skills required to become a web developer. But...
Healthtech startup, APEX Medical Labs, is helping Malawians get specialised diagnostic healthcare
Located in the South-Eastern region of Africa, Malawi has 83% of its population living in rural communities. This...
Nigerian crypto startup, Quidax, is building Africa’s crypto infrastructure one major market at a time
Nigeria is currently one of the major hubs for cryptocurrency activities globally, a status it has retained despite a...
How African streaming platform, AfroCharts, is offering budding musicians a platform to make money
Over the last decade, African music talents have put the spotlight on the continent’s entertainment industry. This...
Nigeria and 5G, Amazon’s tripling profits, Thrive Agric payout subscribers
Good day, Ifeanyi here. Today's discussion: Nigeria's 5G plans receive a boostAmazon's tripling profits Amidst...
MEST portfolio startup, Vesicash offers payment security to African businesses with escrow services
Before fintech took over, eCommerce was the darling of the Nigerian tech ecosystem. The ecosystem bloomed a little...
Egyptian healthtech startup, Shezlong, is offering Africans and the world on-demand mental healthcare services
Mental health in Africa is often misperceived—mainly due to inadequate sensitisation—leading to the stigmatisation of...
“I am more than my work.” – Titi Akinsanmi on attracting more women to tech
If anyone embodies the aspirations of women in tech, it would be Titi Akinsanmi because she’s been there, done that,...
How Nigerian bus-hailing platform, Hubryde is offering premium mass commuting services to Lagos residents
Here’s how a typical day looks for a Lagos resident commuting to work. You set out as early as 5 am, only to meet a...
Connected Analytics, parent company of ThankUCash, raises seven-digit pre-Series A to expand operations
Nigerian retail-tech/analytics startup, Connected Analytics, has secured a seven-figure pre-Series A funding. The...
How Nigerian-founded CribMD evolved to become a telemedicine healthtech startup
It is interesting to hear startup founders tell their inspiring stories. For Nigeria and US-based Ifeanyi Ossai, his...
How serial entrepreneur, Etop Ikpe built 5 tech businesses in 15 years
Autochek CEO, Etop Ikpe is one of the most successful serial tech entrepreneurs in Nigeria and is known for his time...
Nigerian freelance startup, TERAWORK is providing growth opportunities for African offline professionals
The coronavirus has given Africa’s growing gig economy a boost with outsourcing and remote work embraced more because...
With 17k users and $270k in revenue, Selar wants to build the passion economy of Africa
The likes of Uber and Airbnb ushered in the era of on-demand marketplaces in the last decade. Hardly a quarter went by...
An insight into how Lagos and US-based VC, GreenHouse Capital invests in African startups
In December 2020, Nigerian fintech startup, CredPal raised $1.5 million in a fresh round of investment with GreenHouse...
5 months after expanding to South Africa, Nigeria’s Kiakiaprint goes to the US and Canada
Following its expansion to South Africa, Kiakiaprint, a Nigerian print-on-demand startup, is now live in the North...
“I want to solve problems, save the world, and make money while at it.” – Damilola Olokesusi, Co-founder and CEO of Shuttlers
Damilola Olokesusi is the Co-founder and CEO of Shuttlers, a tech transport startup. In 2015, Olokesusi and her...
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