You will definitely agree with me that there are more resources available now for students preparing for major examinations, like WAEC or JAMB, than there were over 5 years ago. Over the week, I had t…
Startups
In nearly a decade, hundreds of entrepreneurs have emerged with innovative startups across the African continent. We provide insights on their experiences and highlight the activities of investors who fund them.
iKon To Use Technology To Fight The Problem Of Kidnapping In Africa
The wave of kidnapping in Nigeria; case in point: over 200 Chibok school girls and the recent domestic maid that carted away with the 3 Orekoya boys in Surulere, Lagos; has emphasized the need to dep…
Snoop Dogg just invested in Eaze, a weed-delivery startup
I typed ‘weed-delivery startup,’ and couldn’t help but smile . That’s actually a thing. It really is a great time to be alive. Eaze is a California-based startup that promises …
Kozi App Wants to be Your Career Companion
When I first heard about the Kozi App, I had no idea what it did. But after visiting the website, which spots the tagline,’Your Career Companion,’ and downloading the app, it seems to me l…
ITU Hunts for Young Social Entrepreneurs, Startup Founders
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) through the Youth Innovators Competition 2015 has called on young social entrepreneurs to apply for the ITU Telecom World Young Innovators Competition. …
PushCV Becomes The Most Visited Job Platform In Africa
Employment in Nigeria has become one of the most talked about topics on social media, and indeed everywhere. A lot of companies have been working hard to combat this problem as well as remain in healt…
APMIS: Using Technology as a Transforming agent in the healthcare sector
“There is a critical need for technology in the healthcare sector, Nigeria’s healthcare indices is very poor and among one of the worst in the world.” Sabaoth Technologies developed the All Purp…
Mobile First or Risk Death
If you run an online business and you are reading this article right now, my advice to you is to open your website with your smartphone (if you have one) and find out if it is mobile responsive. Espec…
10 startup lessons from the Fast & Furious franchise
It’s not a common occurrence to find a franchise as successful as Fast & Furious, which has now gone on to set box office records with its 6th film, with the world waiting for the 7th. But what ca…
Beyond disruption: Uber launches auto-rickshaw (sorry…Keke) service in India
We have rickshaws in Nigeria too, Uber, except we call them “keke” Uber users in New Delhi, India will now be able to hail auto-rickshaws from ther phone following the launch of Uber’s new…
Slangz Is Nigeria’s First Indigenous Slang Dictionary
Developed by Taofeek Adeshina and his team, all Computer Science Students from the University of Lagos, Slangz is a mobile dictionary for pidgin English and commonly used internet slangs in Nigeria. S…
Have You Seen Hellofood’s New Website?
Now that I think about it, I suppose ‘new website’ is a bit of a stretch. Online food ordering platform, Hellofood‘s website underwent a redesign. The home page is now a briefer, more refreshing…
Konga Partners SuperGeeks To Offer Gadget Insurance To Customers
Online shopping website, Konga has announced its collaboration with SuperGeeks; an after-sales tech support and gadget repair service provider, to offer Nigeria’s first Original Equipment Manufacturer…
VConnect Office Gets Cool Graffiti FaceLift From Anth-Insecta [Photos]
Graffiti bombing is fast becoming a broadly appreciated and legalised art-form in this part of the world; and Graffiti is fast becoming the choice wall art for the new generation of offices. We have s…
Kenya-Based Startup, Strauss Energy, Wins People’s Choice Prize for Energy and Sustainability at 1776 Challenge Festival
The Challenge Festival, produced by 1776 and presented by Philips, is a week of events convening the people with the best ideas for global impact in education, energy & sustainability, health, and…
JUMIA Côte d’Ivoire Has A New Managing Director: Francis Dufay
Jumia has now formalized the appointment of Francis Dufay at the head of its subsidiary in Côte d’Ivoire. This announcement follows the appointment of Fatoumata Ba, with whom Francis Dufay led JUMIA C…
Termii Boasts Enhanced Collaboration Features over the likes of Prowork, Asana and Slack
“Asana is a beautiful tool, Prowork is a great tool, Slack is an awesome tool but Termii is a never ending network and family of ventures, teams and services.” My journey this week is into the world o…
Hey, entrepreneurs: Get a job
I imagine that the headline above will spark indignation in a number of people, especially entrepreneurs. But I’d encourage you to read to the end of the post and see if you still feel the same …
Kaku.com.ng Wants To Help You Have Fun On A Budget
Weekends, especially when you’re in your late teens and early twenties, are avenues to relax with buddies, go on dates or just relax. But at the same time, not over spending is key. Kaku.com.ng …
Meet Konga.com Developers in South Africa Office
Nigerian ecommerce giant Konga.com gave a peek view into it’s Cape Town office in South Africa with a picture tweet from the company CEO, Sim Shagaya. With the talented propeller h…