News Meet SafeBoda—the ride-hailing startup that just closed a Series B round co-led by GOJEK and Allianz X SafeBoda was founded by a Ugandan and two Europeans in 2014. They recently closed a Series B funding round co-led by GOJEK's Go-Ventures and Allianz X.
News Ex-Andelan, Babajide Duroshola joins SafeBoda as Country Head, Nigeria Ex-Andelan, Babajide Duroshola has told benjamindada.com that he is joining ride-hailing startup, SafeBoda as their Country Head in Nigeria.
Spotlight The growing developer marketplace in Nigeria; how is Yasé.io different? Dividends of the ongoing “everyone should learn to code” conversation is already evident, as Nigeria continues to export software development expertise.For instance, in September 2018, a former technical team lead at Andela,
Spotlight STEMCafe in partnership with ENYO Retail and Supply launches its first location in Nigeria STEMCafe, a kids creativity play space launched its first location in partnership with ENYO Retail and Supply in Lekki, Lagos—Nigeria.CcHUB founder and CEO, Bosun Tijani is also the visioner and founder
Spotlight 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
CcHUB CcHub goes live with Design fellowship in Africa CcHub design fellowship is now open for application!
Spotlight Africa's leading mobile phone maker, Transsion Holdings has filed to go public on China's new technology board An essay about Transsion's "urgent need for capital" to fuel expansion and China's struggle to create a thriving NASDAQ-style tech board.
News 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.
Spotlight How forloop is inspiring a new generation of African developers, one country at a time "We needed a vibrant community of developers that can help each and every one of us achieve our goals faster”, says Prosper.
Spotlight Meet the young Nigerians visualising Nigeria's Election data—Stears Stears Election centre reveals that with the current INEC-announced results, APC and PDP account for 97% of the Presidential votes with APC in the lead.
Spotlight NightsBridge MD confirms that the HotelOga sale didn't happen We were approached by Marek in April 2017 an asset sale was set in motion. But due diligence revealed that even the investors didn't approve the asset sale, says Managing Director NightsBridge.
Spotlight HotelOnline management clears the air about Marek's involvement with the company Business partner, Havar talks extensively with Benjamin Dada about the Savanna <> HotelOnline (Polish entity) merger, where Marek was a shareholder.
Spotlight E-commerce in Nigeria; case-in-point, Gloo.ng pivot We spoke with the CEO of PayMente Limited (owners of Gloo.ng), Olumide "D.O" Olusanya about e-commerce in Nigeria, and why Gloo was pivoting.
Spotlight A chat with the CEO of University Compass—Nigeria's leading university search engine Unlike many other graduates who leave their undergraduate projects on the proverbial academic shelf, Seunla Osinowo decided to build a business out of his.
Spotlight Ecosystem Hangout by Ingressive to focus on regulatory and accounting issues faced by startups Ecosystem hangout by Ingressive holds on the 30th of November, 2018 at Leadspace, Yaba from 5pm to 8pm.This edition would focus on Finance and Regulatory Techniques that Accelerate Startups and Businesses. The
Spotlight The Unofficial Christmas Party, enhancing cross-company networking since 2014 The Unofficial Christmas party is a joint end of the year party for companies in Lagos. This year it would hold at Landmark Centre, VI, Lagos on December 14. Started in 2014 by
Spotlight RCCG YAYA's Kingdom Hack 2018 was a success, but there is plenty room for improvement The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Youth and Young Adults (YAYA) hosted the first Church-led hackathon in Nigeria between November 1 and 3, 2018.The theme of the hackathon was Eradicating poverty
Spotlight How a bicycle-sharing company is driving sustainability in Lagos AwaBike is a lifestyle brand that focuses on promoting healthy living and environmental sustainability, with a particular focus on mobility.
Spotlight An evening chat with Tife Ben-Adeola, an industrious 21-year-old serial entrepreneur and developer Tife Ben-Adeola is a very articulate 21-year-old who has built his life around acquiring skills that enables him to bring an idea to reality in only two weeks not requiring a third-party. He is
Spotlight "I am most proud of the future we are all building", says developer advocate, iChuloo Online, Nigeria is best known for her involvement in online scams. However, a bunch of young Nigerians who work in Tech are using their online influence to shape the narrative by leading communities. We spoke with Williams "iChuloo" Imoh, a developer and community volunteer who now works at Andela.
Spotlight The launch of Zone Tech Park, a $6.5 million-backed start-up venture builder August 1, Zone Tech Park was officially launched. Here is a look at the D-Day and why it has quickly risen to become the preferred tech-focused event location in Lagos, Nigeria.
Spotlight Three months after, FirstBank Digital Lab goes live! In line with FirstBank's plans to become the number one digital bank, they have finally launched their FirstBank Digital Lab and it's in Yaba.
Spotlight Meet GATE Academy Educational facilities in Nigeria have been overburdened by the strong population growth. Formal education has proven expensive to the majority of Nigerians living below the poverty line. Can semi-formal ed. institutions like GATE Academy improve the level of literacy in the country?
