Thanks to economic conditions, having an extra stream of income — side hustle — is now common practice in Africa. Through the eyes of startup founders, here’s why entrepreneurs shoul…
Nigeria’s business support system: Perception versus reality
Reports claim that Nigeria has conditions conducive enough for business success, but given some founders’ reservations about these claims, we consider how they may have been able to survive in spite o…
There is a recent NITDA regulation that supports Nigerian SMEs and startups
In an attempt to develop the tech ecosystem, the National Information and Technology Development Agency has addressed visions geared towards implementation.…
Local alternative approaches to supporting startups in Nigeria
Nigerian startups look outside the shores of the country for funding and other assistance. But in this article, we explore local alternatives to these activities…
Passion Incubator launches StartUp SouthWest
StartUp SouthWest, a beneficiary of the Growth and Employment project, is focused on fostering a vibrant and sustainable technology ecosystem across the South West region of Nigeria.…
Why Nigerian startups do not get government ICT contracts
Government contracts can be a much needed lifeline for Nigerian startups, yet they are intentionally barred from accessing and executing them. Here’s why and what can be done about this.…
Learn how to grow a successful Startup at Intense Social Engineering
Are you a tech start up founder? If your answer is yes, you probably know that being a tech startup founder can be very difficult especially in an emerging market like Nigeria. It comes with a number …
10 qualities every startup CEO should have
Being a startup CEO is often times not a natural ability. In the age-old debate on whether leaders are born or made, a school of thought suggests that leaders are made and it takes conscious effort to…
Hurdles, challenges and wins; what makes a startup tick
Have you ever wondered what makes a startup tick, but never had the chance to ask or talk to the right person? Do not worry, we have got you covered. Techpoint Inspired is an arena where startup found…
Just before you get to the pitching table
Raising capital/funds has always been a major concern when starting a business. This is why majority look to getting in touch with foreign and local investors for seed funds. Most times you only get 1…
5 Nigerian startups make Y Combinator’s Winter Batch 2017
We can confirm that 5 Nigerian startups will be demoing at Y Combinator’s Demo Day come March 20th to 22nd, 2017…
The repossession of Etisalat, the passing of Omatek CEO and the sad reality of startup employees
The passing of Florence Seriki The CEO and founder of Omatek Ventures Plc, Florence Seriki died on Sunday, March 5, 2017, after suffering from pancreatic cancer. She was an entrepreneur of note and a …
Proffer a solution and stand a chance to win $100,000 in the Citi T4I challenge
The Citi Tech for Integrity challenge (T4I) is a global challenge aimed at proposing intellectual solutions for public sector entities in order to increase transparency and promote integrity. CitiR…
5 reasons why people are not buying from you
Businesses, especially startups spend a lot of time and money marketing their product. But most of them still don’t make as much as expected. A lot of factors need to be considered before making…
The sad reality of startup employees
We can no longer deceive ourselves, the days of well-paying jobs at multinationals and government establishments has ended with our parents. Our generation has nothing more to look forward to work/ ca…
Building a credible brand as a startupper
We all have bought something or used a service we regretted afterwards. As a result of countless negative buying experience, people are sceptical, suspicious about making decisions with products and s…
Printivo makes 500 Startups’ 20th batch; joins 2 previous Nigerian startups
Yesterday 500 Startups announced its last batch of startups. Interestingly, on-demand print production startup, Printivo, made the list.…
How to manage your team as a startup
The structure of a startup can be decentralised into groups for the company’s optimum performance. This means that the overall performance of your company is based on the performance of the smal…
5 crucial sources of funding for upcoming businesses
One of the biggest mistakes you can ever make in starting a business is to do so without any source of funding.…
Seed funding of up to ₦2 million for early stage startups: Apply
Techpoint caught wind that a group of individuals are interested in investing the sum of ₦2 million in early-stage startups. Interested startups can apply…