News Echelon Capital to invest $1 million in early-stage startups, calls for applications. Echelon Capital is looking to invest millions of dollars in African tech and non-tech startups, beginning with a $1 million rolling fund.
Spotlight Selar: From Tony Elumelu's TEF $10,000 grant to ₦100 million in revenue At the heart of it, Selar is an e-commerce store builder that allows creators to sell digital products and services like; e-books, music, courses, and training, etc., across borders.
News Taxmingo launches to make tax filing easy for small businesses Taxmingo hopes to leverage its cloud-based tax management solution to help SMEs meet tax obligations and allow the SME operators to focus their energies on growing their businesses.
News Afriktrip launches online marketplace for African tours with book now, pay later feature Afriktrip has launched an online marketplace to connect travellers with tour guides and operators across Africa. It also has an array of activities to do to explore Africa. And a book now, pay later feature.
Spotlight WiiCreate is shaping the onboarding culture for African startups WiiCreate has launched Merch Box, a branded merchandise solution that would help to improve the onboarding culture of African startups.
News Grant Master wins the best pitch at the Global Investment Summit 2020 Nigerian startup, Grant Master, won the award for best pitch at the recently held Global Investment Summit (GIS) that concluded the GSE digital accelerator program.
News Fundall, a digital banking platform raises $150,000 in pre-seed funding Led by Black Knight Capital, a pre-seed stage investor, Fundall has raised $150,000 to deepen its footprints and challenge existing digital banks.
News Lagos-Based Identity Verification Startup, Youverify Gets ISO Certifications Identity verification startup, Youverify has been awarded the ISO 27018 and 27001 certifications by the International Standards for Organisation.
News 80% of Nigerian startups have less than six months of cash left says Endeavor, Stears Endeavor, in collaboration with Stears Data, revealed this startling piece of information in a recently released whitepaper titled “Protecting Nigeria’s Entrepreneurial Future.”
FCMB FCMB decides finalist in 2020 Agritech EPIC pitch The month long competition finally comes to a close on the 28th of August, with six finalists vying for the top prize of ₦1 million.
Events 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
News Nigerian Techpreneurs to Support People Affected by COVID-19 Through December A group of Nigerian tech entrepreneurs have come together to crowdsource funds to stimulate the economy. They are providing funds for people affected by COVID-19.
Spotlight 12 Nigerian startups to watch out for A survey and asking a score of techpreneurs, investors, tech analysts and enthusiasts after, these are the Nigerian startups to look out for.
News Go Global Africa 2020 is now open for application Go Global Africa is now for open for applications from Kenyan, Nigerian and South African entrepreneurs who are using technology solve problems in their countries.
News Five Nigerian Startups will be pitching at Africa Startup Summit From zero participation last year to having 50% representation, five Nigerian startups, namely HouseAfrica, Limestart, OkwuEco, Riby and ThankUCash, will Pitch Live at 2020 Africa Startup Summit
News Zenith Bank debuts Tech Fair and Hackathon with the highest prize-money ever If you add the funfair and innovative exhibitions, Zenith Tech Fair is easily the most glamorous tech event in 2019.
Events 2019 Web Summit achieves record participation from Africa If there was a watchword for this year, it would be 2019: Africa to the World. 30 startups and 10 thought leaders in tech represented Africa at the 2019 World Summit.
News Andela's official launch in Egypt and the agreement with ITIDA Andela has officially launched in Egypt with more than 80 senior developers hired. It also signed an agreement with the Information Technology Industry and Development Agency (ITIDA).
News Kayode Adegbola ends six months stint at Gokada to start Golborne Road Advisory Kayode Adegbola ends six months stint at Gokada to start his own venture, Golborne Road Advisory.
Flutterwave Flutterwave completes Series A extension round, welcomes Visa CEO to its Board and a new CEO Iyin Aboyeji, Flutterwave's CEO and Co-founder resigned and a new CEO - Olugbenga Agboola has been appointed. Visa CEO, Joe Saunders joins Flutterwave's Board of Directors as the company raises a Series A extension round.
Opinion From Nigerian prince scam to Nigerian startup funding Nigeria has been designated as the hub of Internet fraud and scam. But, the exploits of some netpreneurs are obnubilating the "Nigerian Prince Scam" narrative. These startup founders and developers have caught investors’ interest.
