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GoCab has raised $45 million in fresh funding after reaching $17 million in ARR, validating its model that helps ride-hailing drivers acquire vehicles while building sustainable incomes.

In this edition of After Hours, content creator John-Avah Oghenekaro shares how he went from tinkering and repairing radios to over 500k followers across different social platforms.

From dismantling DVDs in Lagos to scaling global platforms, Daniel Adeboye is the engineer turning complex code into simple solutions. Discover how his journey from building in public to Northflank is redefining Developer Relations as a driver for global growth.

In Nigeria, trending is easy, but getting paid is hard. Owllup is changing that by blending mentorship with a skill-to-wallet fintech pipeline.

Atsur is building the digital infrastructure that allows African artworks to be tracked, authenticated, and traded securely.

She attended 271 tech events in two years and turned it into a personal brand. Esohe Igbinoba breaks down how strategic event selection, follow-ups, and visibility can open doors to investors, founders, and decision-makers.

In this edition of After Hours, Ugi Augustine shares his early experiences with technology and how he leverages technology in fighting sickle cell.

Zanders dreams of his startup one day becoming the foundational credit tool to facilitate successful farmer lending across Africa.

Born from a failed charity effort, Africa Impact Initiative backs market-creating businesses across Africa. Its patient model prioritises sustainability, offering capital, diaspora networks, and long-term support.

Born from a personal experience, Kollegescout wants students to search and compare Nigerian universities. filter institutions by location, tuition fees, and admission criteria.

Jane Egerton-Idehen started in tech earning ₦36k as a corps member, running 24/7 satellite shifts for extra pay. Now MD/CEO of NIGCOMSAT, she advises: chase challenging opportunities and skills first, financial growth will follow.

In this edition of After Hours, we follow Bukar Mamadu and how he turns his poetic lyrics into AI-generated songs while also juggling a full-time job at a university.

Many startups don’t fail because of bad products but because they never figure out how to sell and scale them. Clarus is building the GTM systems that help founders turn great ideas into repeatable growth.

After exiting Goldman Sachs in 2021, Moore Dagogo-Hart built Cognito Systems out of Six Labs after scaling Zap Africa to Now, the startup is betting on AI and blockchain infrastructure to ensure Africa isn’t left behind in the global intelligence race.

After 25 years in tech and consulting, Seyi Akamo is building, Turog, the invisible infrastructure that powers Africa’s $65 billion digital banking revolution

In this edition of After Hours, Babatunde Fatai shares how discovering virtual reality while studying mechanical engineering led to an early job offer at PwC and leading emerging tech at MTN.

In Nigeria, finding a good plumber or technician often depends on who you know and some luck. Tunde Ebohon set out to change that. With years of business experience, he built Wrkman to bring trust, structure, and opportunity to the informal service economy.

In this edition of After Hours, we follow Achille Arouko and how his early encounters with computers in Benin Republic, formal training in France, and exposure to Nigeria’s tech ecosystem shaped his decision to build Bujeti in Lagos.

Ibikunle Peters has spent over 10 years making sure calls go through at different telcos. He shares how he works, and what it took to land a job at top telecom companies.

GoLemon’s partnership with Chowdeck promises faster delivery, but it may quietly hand over initiative, turning GoLemon from a destination into a supplier.