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5 Nigerian startups to watch from Q4 2020

As the final quarter of 2020 winds down, it’s time again to take a look at the most impressive startups from the last three months. Startup Watch is a quarterly column where

Recap of ADMARP's inaugural Digital Marketing Virtual Exhibition

The consensus from this year's DMVE is: Chief marketing officers and digital marketers are now able to propose effective marketing strategies to management and measure direct returns on investment while reaching their various audience through intelligent technology platforms.

Internet economy to contribute $180 billion to Africa's economy

The report estimates that Africa's Internet economy has the potential to reach 5.2% of the continent's gross domestic product (GDP) by 2025, contributing nearly $180 billion to its economy. The projected potential contribution could reach $712 billion by 2050.

Highlights of Uber's Tech for Safety Summit

All you need to know about the second edition of Uber's Tech for Safety Summit held across sub-Saharan Africa.

AWIEF announces 24 finalists for 2020 Awards, including four Nigerians

The AWIEF has announced the 24 finalists for its awards. Four out of the finalists for the 2020 AWIEF Awards are Nigerians.

NBS and Softcom to host Webinar on leveraging data for inclusive growth in Nigeria

July 23, 2020—NBS and Softcom will host a webinar on how to leverage data to drive inclusive policy, revenue generation and improved governance in Nigeria.

Uber partners with Moove, a flexible car ownership company

Uber has announced a partnership with Moove, an affordable car-ownership company.

FCMB and Passion Incubator launch Agritech EPIC Pitch

FCMB has partnered with Passion Incubator to launch Agritech EPIC Pitch. The top two startups from the Pitch competition will receive ₦1.5 million.

Ingressive launches non-profit arm to train one million youths and create 5,000 jobs

Ingressive LLC has launched Ingressive For Good to empower African youths with micro-scholarships and technical training.

Leadspace and University of Arizona launch Global Campus to serve Nigerians

The University of Arizona has partnered with Leadspace to launch Global Campus to serve students in Nigeria.

Local IXPs will result in faster and cheaper internet for African countries

Nigeria and Kenya are now in the second stage of internet ecosystem development, according to the Internet Society. And they are on the cusp of achieving stage three.

These are the top 10 tech buzzwords you should know

These terms are like the patois of the tech ecosystem. And it is important you understand them if you’re a tech enthusiast, techpreneur, or tech professional. Like language, they enable you to communicate and better understand the tech ecosystem.

Startup Grind Nigeria hosts virtual event to celebrate Female Founders

The #SGvirtual event will hold on Saturday, June 27, 2020, to celebrate female founders and #SGWomen.

EXPLAINER: The iPhone SE 2020, in simple English

Every year, new iPhones come out. And this time, it is the iPhone SE 2020. What do all its device specifications mean in English?

This Grant Writing Masterclass Will Teach You How to Win Big Grants

A group of entrepreneurs, who have collectively received over $8.2 million grants, are organising a grant masterclass. Get 10% discount via bit.ly/grantmasters

Nigerian digital media publication and data analytics startup, Stears raises $600,000 in a seed round

Stears has closed a $600,000 (₦232 million) seed round to hire more people and build out new media and information products.

The many woes of Gokada

The Gokada lay-off was imminent, whether or not Lagos State Government banned bikes.

#StopRobbingUs Campaign Calls for Survivors to Come Forward

Nigeria’s tech leaders are calling for hundreds more survivors of the Nigeria Police’s systematic attacks on the country’s young tech entrepreneurs and workers to come forward, as they commence legal proceedings.

Sim Shagaya's edtech startup, uLessson secures $3.1 million seed funding

uLesson—the latest venture of Sim Shagaya—has secured $3.1 million (₦1.1 billion) funding in a seed round led by TLcom Capital, one of the leading venture capital firms focused on the African market.

First ‘Facebook iD8 Nairobi’ conference celebrates Africa's growing tech ecosystem

Facebook gathered over 400 developers, business owners and startups from across Sub-Saharan Africa at the maiden edition of its "Facebook iD8 Nairobi" conference

Four Nigerian startups get a share of Jack Ma's $1 million

LifeBank, TriveAgric, DrugStoc and Black Swan were among the 10 finalists of the maiden edition of the Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative (ANPI) organized by Jack Ma Foundation (JMF).

#StopRobbingUs "It is illegal. Tell them to stop"

Would the government take any immediate targeted action to stop the attack against techies?

Zambia's Code Savannah, Nigeria's Gracit Foundation and TechQuest are African Tech Nonprofits deserving the spotlight

“Software is eating the world”, but that in itself is just a part of technology. Over the past few years, we have seen technology companies dominate the startup scene across the world, even

Startup Grind Lagos

Four pillars on how to grow your brand influence as told by Tosin "Olorisupergal" Ajibade

Startup Grind Lagos marched into March with the founder of Olorisupergal, Tosin Ajibade, a thought leader in influencer marketing and the Author of From Social Misfit to Social Media Hero. The event held

Jack Ma's Foundation appoints Nigeria's Network of Innovators and Incubators as regional partner for the $10 million Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative

The Africa Netpreneur Prize Initiative (ANPI) has appointed the Network of Incubators and Innovators in Nigeria (NINE) as its West Africa regional partner.