Spotlight Endeavor Nigeria’s MD/CEO steps down, moves to Endeavor Mentor program Endeavor Nigeria’s MD and CEO, Eloho Omame, has stepped down. She will transition to Endeavor Mentor program, while Tosin Faniro-Dada takes her place.
Spotlight Inflow Finance is building Africa’s ultimate personal finance management tool Inflow Finance is a personal finance management tool that allows users to track their spending across multiple bank accounts
News Voyance to host webinars that help businesses maximise their data The Voyance webinars are a key part of these efforts to increase awareness about the immense benefits of a data-driven business.
Newsletter BD Insider 69: Funding African women, TIME Next100 and Gen Z This newsletter looks at funding for women, Gen Z vs Millenials, Quickteller Business, and more
Spotlight Meet the Nigerian investor who has invested in 26 startups With 26 startups and one exit in his portfolio, there are fewer Nigerian investors more prolific than Olumide Soyombo
Opinion How SaaS businesses can increase revenue with customer churn analysis As a SaaS business, how can you achieve your business goals despite customers and companies' tendency to drift apart?
News PEG Africa has emerged as the largest provider of financed solar water pumps in West Africa PEG, a leading distributed energy company, passed US$1 million of sales from hundreds of pump installations in 2020.
Newsletter BD Insider, Letter 68 on Moyalo, Crypto update and a Valentine gift from us Update on the CBN crypto ban, the SEC's new PR, banks closing accounts, NGNT, and Moyalo
News FirstCheck Africa wants to bridge the funding gap for women in Africa FirstCheck Africa will invest $25,000 in six early-stage female founders, in exchange for equity.
Newsletter BD Insider, Letter 67 on CBN crypto ban, Providus, Rubies, Disha and more... A deep dive into CBN's crypto ban, Providus bank virtual account services withdrawal, Rubies Issue with NIBSS, Disha's proposed shutdown and more.
News Legal Trunk set to provide startups with low-cost, high-quality legal support Legal Trunk is a technology platform providing instant access to legal advisory services to entrepreneurs and startups in Nigeria and the USA.
News Nigeria's SEC issues press release; backs CBN restrictions on crypto trade The SEC's press release, which can be seen on its website, attempts to answer questions of conflict between the SEC's stance and that of the CBN on cryptocurrency.
News Connected Analytics (parent of ThankUCash) announces 7-figure seed round After $320,000 pre-Seed round, ThankUCash's parent company, Connected Analytics has announced its Seed raise with eyes set on Series A for April/May 2021.
News Nigeria’s Fintech startup “Moyalo” wants to be the Uber of savings Moyalo is a new web app that enables users to join a group of five or nine others to meet short-term savings goals.
Spotlight Ventures Park and the evolution of co-working spaces in Nigeria Ventures Park is a co-working space in Nigeria. The space affords startups access to work independently, collaborate, network, and build their dreams.
News Rolake Rosiji takes over as CEO of Jobberman Nigeria Ronke Rosiji becomes CEO of Jobberman Nigeria. She takes over from Hilda Kragha, former CEO and now Managing Director of ROAM Africa Jobs.
Spotlight What CBN’s new ban on crypto means for Nigerian users and the local industry It is important to note that the CBN’s notice is not a direct ban on cryptocurrency. What it does is ensure that organisations it regulates cannot facilitate or participate in cryptocurrency transactions.
News Risevest's Head of Marketing exits startup, amidst COVID-19 and WFH concerns Risevest's Head of Marketing, Efe Uduigwomen, has resigned. And a snafu ensued, compelling Rise CEO Eke Eleanya to write a rejoinder.
News DoktorConnect—The Medicare app ushering in the future of Healthcare DoktorConnect, Nigeria's most robust telemedicine offering launched on February 1, 2021.
News Nigerian eCommerce solution, Salescabal, relaunches as Bumpa Formerly known as SalesCabal, Bumpa is an eCommerce service that provides merchants and small business owners with the end-to-end digital tools required to manage and grow their businesses online.
Opinion The “Truth” about African consumer markets African consumer markets represent one-fifth of the world's population. Yet, it is uncertain whether they can support startups seeking rapid growth.
Spotlight How Risevest is leveling the wealth-creating field for Africans Risevest is a wealth-tech product that allows Africans to benefit from the best wealth-creating opportunities across the world. Its intuitive design and competitive rates have made it a favourite with young investors.
News Treford set to hold its first product design bootcamp Edtech startup Treford Group is set to hold its first product design bootcamp. The bootcamp will be an avenue to train more product designers.
Spotlight Sahil Lavingia is looking to invest in more African startups "My plan is to invest millions of dollars into Africa over the coming years. I believe it is the future", says Sahil Lavingia in a chat with Benjamin Dada.
News Cowrywise raises $3 million pre-Series A round from Quona Capital With this $3 million round led by Quona Capital, Cowrywise becomes one of the few startups in Nigeria to have raised a pre-series A round.