Spotlight Lemonade Finance, a fintech startup easing cross-border transactions for Africans Cross-border payments are a source of pain for Africans. Lemonade wants to solve the usage restrictions, long transaction completion time and high fees.
Spotlight Nigerians lament following the NCC's SIM registration ban The NCC banned SIM card registrations in December 2020 This story highlights Nigerians post ban experiences.
Spotlight Meet SpottR - The Nigerian startup looking to change global retail commerce through the power of AI SpottR aims to bridge the retail demand-supply gap by creating a seamless commerce process for stakeholders.
Spotlight Can Fundall become the one-stop shop for the financial needs of young Africans? When Fundall users talk about the product, they’re usually beaming from ear to ear. The company has taken time to listen to its customers on their needs and create products fitted explicitly to them.
Spotlight Lagos Nigeria —The Rise of the African Tech Hub Silicon Valley investor, Derek Distenfield writes about his visit to Lagos and his thoughts on Africa's fastest-growing tech hub
News Why CBN banned BVN validation for non-bank financial institutions The CBN has banned fintechs and non-bank financial institutions from providing BVN validation service. In this story, we explore reasons behind the ban.
Spotlight Mobile fraud up by 330% in Nigeria, says NIBSS Here are three key insights from the recently released Financial Services Fraud report from NIBSS.
News What Teju Ajani's appointment means for Apple in Nigeria Apple has appointed Teju Ajani as the Country Managing Director for Nigeria. In this story, we highlight what this entails for Apple and Nigerians.
Spotlight "Many African startups focus on growth and product at the expense of people" - Toun Tunde-Anjous Toun TUNDE-ANJOUS is the Founder of The People Practice, an HR company changing the culture of work in Africa by providing bespoke people-centered solutions to startups and small businesses.
Spotlight CVLoft, the resume writing platform is set to leverage AI to connect African youth with jobs From tweeting about job openings to creating an innovative full-service platform for job seekers and employers in Africa to connect.
Spotlight IWD 2021: Celebrating African women while shining the light on women-focused opportunities For #IWD2021, we feature five women doing amazing things in Africa. Also, we curate women-focused organisations for ladies in Africa to be a part of.
Spotlight PodRoom is bringing podcasters closer to their communities PodRoom is built on the idea that podcast creators and their listeners deserve their own communities.
Spotlight Spotify's expansion and the short history of music distribution in Nigeria Spotify is expanding to Nigeria. This piece shines a light on the history of music distribution and the advent of streaming platforms in Nigeria.
Spotlight [Exclusive] Interview with veteran Nigerian investor, Olumide Soyombo Olumide Soyombo is one of Nigeria's leading angel investors. He has invested in over 26 companies that are still active including Paystack which was acquire by stripe.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Spotlight Insights on AR/VR Industry in Nigeria; Past, Present, and Future Virtual (VR) and Augmented (AR) reality have been herald as the next big thing since it gained prominence globally in 2016 with the success of VR gears like Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Playstation VR and Google's Daydream.
Spotlight The protracted history of internet shutdowns in Africa Internet shutdowns have become a motif in Africa. African leaders restrict internet access for the flimsiest motives. It could be to prevent exam malpractice, disperse protests, or mitigate against misinformation.
Opinion Top ten Ghanaian startups to watch in 2021 In this article, we will be looking at the top ten Ghanaian startups to watch in 2021. The list contains old-timers who have gained a strong footing in the game and new companies looking to change how Ghanaians live and do business.
