CWG Academy, the brain child of CWG Plc, who seeks to bridge the skills gap in Africa’s Information and Communications Technology sector, had recently concluded a 3-month intensive practical learning …
What 54gene actually does and why you should care, as told by COO, Delali Attipoe
In this conversation with 54gene COO, Delali Attipoe, she explains in detail what the healthtech startup is all about, why you should care, and what its newly launched genome sequencing lab means for …
[Sponsored] Nokia phones, the perfect Holiday gift
Christmas is around the corner and we have made it easy to find the perfect match for you or your loved one this festive season. Inspired by our Finnish roots, our collection of phones are built to la…
The state of Nigeria’s automotive industry and its far-reaching effects
Nigeria was once a hub for automotive companies, but a series of events have left the industry in uncertain waters. In the meantime, indigenous companies have been making strides in the face of ever-c…
Save, invest and spend interest daily with Fundbae App
It’s that time of the year again! While different quarters continue to argue about whether or not to ‘Detty’ this December and by how much, we can all agree that 2020 needs to end… quickly. That said,…
“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 tech transport startup, Shuttlers. In this interview, she shares her entrepreneurial journey, and highlights her struggles and opportunities as a female…
Campus Blockchain Hackathon
The Campus Blockchain Hackathon is an initiative of Africa Blockchain Institute (ABI), to give students from institutions of higher learning in Africa, early exposure to the career and business opport…
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 American countries of Canada and the US. Here’s what you need to know about the expan…
Fiberone Broadband excite costumers with end of year promo
FiberOne broadband, the leading fiber to the home (FTTH) provider in Nigeria is excited to announce its end of year promotion to its subscribers and new customers. Tagged ‘start your fiber internet jo…
Some Nigerian photographers look back on 2020, the year of the Coronavirus
Because of the pandemic, 2020 has been difficult for most businesses, the creative industry inclusive. Some photographers share their experiences and how their passion and businesses survived the lock…
LABS by ARM wins Corporate Startup Stars Award 2020
Asset & Resource Management Holding Company (ARMHoldco) has won the 2020 Corporate Startup Stars Awards in the midcap startup stars category for its work with LABS. An initiative of ARM, the LAB…
Nigeria’s apex bank bans Mobile Money Operators from receiving remittances
Citing alleged defaults in its recent directive, Nigeria’s Apex bank has banned mobile money operators from receiving remittances. It has also ordered payment switches to stop processing remitta…
Meet the Nigerian behind Sons of Mystery, a social media-based comic series
In January 2020, Robert B. Matuluko, a Lagos-based artist, began posting ‘Sons of Mystery’, his free comic series based on Yoruba mythology, solely on Instagram Stories and other social me…
Cryptopay.ng, payment gateway and API in Nigeria, receive bitcoins on your website & social media
WHAT IS A CRYPTO PAYMENT GATEWAY? A Crypto payment gateway allows business owners and ordinary users to accept cryptocurrency (Bitcoins) transactions on their website or social media platforms. With t…
Kenyan government takes another shot at infringing privacy and digital rights
The Kenyan government has passed a new bill that will allow it to demand the private mobile phone data of its citizens in the name of national security. These come against the backdrop of digital righ…
Burning questions arising as the Nigerian government plans to block SIM cards without NIN
Following the Nigerian government’s latest directive, millions of mobile subscribers without a National Identification Number could be blocked in two weeks. We explore some questions this move b…
With $950k pre-seed, OnePipe is building a super aggregator for every financial service API in Nigeria
OnePipe aggregates APIs from banks and fintechs into a unified gateway that makes partnerships seamless. Here’s why the Techstars-backed startup raised $950k in pre-seed investment and its plans to fo…
Kenyan healthtech startup, Ilara Health, raises $3.75m Series A led by TLcom Capital
Ilara Health has raised $3.75m to expand its diagnostic reach across Africa. This is two months after receiving a $1.1m grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and securing a $735k seed in…
The Infinix Zero 8 offers a flagship gaming experience with Dar-link AI optimisation engine [SPONSORED]
Infinix, a world-renowned consumer electronics brand, pioneered a game optimization engine, Dar-link 1.0. This is a major breakthrough made by the Infinix R&D team to improve the gaming experienc…
Senegalese-based solar energy startup, Oolu Solar, raises $8.5m Series B
With over 60,000 solar home systems sold in five African markets since launching in 2015, Senegalese-based solar energy startup, Oolu Solar, has raised $8.5m Series B for product development and expan…