Singularity Investments, Invest in Sliide Airtime, a Mobile Advertising Technology Start-up
Singularity Investments, Invest in Sliide Airtime, a Mobile Advertising Technology Start-up
Kudos to CcHub-A place that Nurtures Young Developers in Lagos,Nigeria
The Co-Creation Hub,Yaba Nigeria is not a new place when it comes to technology and startup development in Nigeria, i just want to use this opportunity to encourage more young Nigerians who wants to start a technology focused business to explore the opportunities this hub offers. CC-HUB (Co-creation Hub) started with the vision to basically…
We Provide Guidance from Admission to Graduation – Founder AICL Education
You know how we do it. Every week is a startup week. This week, we are excited to showcase AICL Education on the Startup Show/ AICL is an educational consulting firm experienced with student counseling on education in UK, USA, Australia and Malaysia. We all know that gaining Admission to higher institutions – both local…
Just Start It! We started with N2000 – Cofounders Wilson’s Lemonade Company
This week, we had a long ride to Iju Ota in Ogun State, to feature the Wilson’s Lemonade Juice on the Startup Show. Ever since we started the “Go There” episodes, it has never been this adventurous, first the long ride, the roads, the traffic, then the walk through the factory, this would be the…
Unlike other Taxi Apps, We allow Passengers to bid for fares” – Afrocab
This week, the Startup Show features one of the taxi app in Lagos, Afrocab Afro is a taxi app startup that connects passengers directly with taxi drivers allowing customers to book with certainty every time Now, this is the advantage our startup of the week brings that people don’t know – unlike other people in…
Open Innovation Challenge:Disrupting the Online Recruitment Market in Africa
The Research Institute for Innovation and Sustainability(RIIS) is happy to announce an Open Innovation Challenge to disrupt online recruitment in Africa.According to Davis Cook,CEO RIIS,South Africa “This is a strategic opportunity to tap into the global online recruitment market said to be worth some $10b.This Open Innovation challenge focuses on identifying and supporting novel and disruptive…
We help busy professionals eat healthy – Founder Ibomsoups
Remember “The Break Digit Show”? we have evolved to the Startup Show, this is because we have come to love the part of showcasing Startups in Africa on the two tv network and feel it will be great to name the show to resonate with what it is doing, The Startup Show will now air…
UNICEF Innovation Fund to Invest in Open Source Technology Start-ups
UNICEF is inviting technology start-ups developing solutions with the potential to improve the lives of the world’s most vulnerable children to apply for funding from its recently launched Innovation Fund.
How to Get a Job At Hotels.ng
Hotels.ng launched its jobs portal a process that formalized its hiring process into some of the most unusual screening questions, and since then the online hotel booking portal has seen some interesting responses from applicants and online commentators alike. One defining thread of the hotels.ng hiring process is that it is unconventional,and you will need more than…
Technology Trends That Will Drive Increased Opportunity For African Start-ups In 2016
As 2016 gradually unfolds, first I would like to wish you a great success this year in all your endeavors and also take this time to share few insights around Technology Trends that will drive increased opportunity for African Start-ups in 2016.Certainly the year calls for more innovation in Africa. Innovation for any country or…
Deepanker Rustagi,Co-Founder of Vconnect talks about the switch to e-Commerce
My guest this week is the gentle and brilliant Deepanker Rustagi, Cofounder of Vconnect.com, the No. local search engine who just made the big switch to become one of Nigeria’s largest ecommerce platform. If you frequently search for local businesses in Nigeria, you must have been redirected to vconnect from google or by word of…
CradleCount App by Kesandu Nwokolo-An innovative Healthcare App for Pregnant Women in Africa.
CradleCount App by Kesandu Nwokolo is an innovative Health care app for pregnant women in Africa,the app is set to reduce infant and maternal mortality. It’s no longer news that Africa is faced with great challenges, what is interesting is that many young Africans with technology and innovation, are beginning to provide the needed solution…
Chris Kwekowe,A 22 Year Old Nigerian and founder of Slatecube wins Anzisha 2015 Grand Prize for African youth entrepreneurship
The Anzisha Prize is thrilled to announce this year’s winner of the $25,000 Grand Prize in the 5th year of Africa’s premier award for youth entrepreneurship. Chris Kwekowe (22), founder of Slatecube which offers a job-relevant skills learning platform and job placement services,impressed the judges. Slatecube has had significant success to date with potential for scale…
Master the Skills that Matter to You with Godwin Benson’s Tuteria
This Week, Break Digit Show is pleased to present the Founder of Tuteria, Mr. Godwin Benson to you. Godwin, a 1st class graduate of System Engineering from the prestigious University of Lagos, resigned as an IT Advisor at Delloitte 5 months into the job and probably his first job after the compulsory National Youth Service…
It’s Doctors in your pocket as Femi Kuti opens up on His Free Health App Kangpe
Our guest this week on the Break Digit Show is Dr. Femi Kuti, (not the singer) founder of Kangpe.com Femi, a Doctor and investment banker thought Nigerians were so used to self-medication, falls prey to quack doctors, while some (my category) will not visit the hospital on time, but will rather nurse little ailment(s) till…
Founder of Topcheck Talks Online Car Insurance in Nigeria
On this episode of the Break Digit Show Founder of TopCheck Mr. Thomas Pilar, sits with Roberta at the Media Fuse Bar to talk about his Startup, the online insurance agent formed by a team of experienced Internet Entrepreneurs who partnered with Colenson Brokers Nigeria. Thomas who have worked previously with Google, Rocket Internet, Pricewaterhouse…
Google is looking to hire Developer Relations Ecosystem Program Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa
Google is looking to hire a Developer Relations Ecosystem Program Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa. Primary Location: Lagos Nigeria. Job type:Full time As a Program Manager at Google, you lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects. You plan requirements with internal customers and usher projects through the entire project lifecycle. This includes managing project schedules, identifying risks and clearly communicating…
SimbaPay winner of DEMO Africa 2015 goes for DEMO in Silicon Valley
SimbaPay – a leading digital money transfer provider – was on Friday, 25 Sep 2015 announced as the winner of the prestigious DEMO Africa 2015 event which was held in Lagos, Nigeria. SimbaPay now automatically qualifies for the global DEMO event that will be held in Silicon Valley, USA. At DEMO Africa 2015, SimbaPay showcased…
Yomi Adegboye,Founder of Mobility Talks Tech Blogging in Nigeria
It was a delight to have Nigeria’s oldest Tech Blogger and Founder of Mobility Arena, Mr Yomi Adegboye in the studio to discuss the little beginnings of Tech Blogging in Nigeria. Yomi, who is an Architect by training left the drawing board to pursue a career in ICT, after he successfully pulled through web hosting,website…
Founder of Jekalo.com Talks Ride Sharing on Break Digit Show
Editor’s note:Break Digit Show is a leading show that showcases Startup Founders in Nigeria,the Show anchored by Roberta Edu is set to bring you the interesting stories of Startup Founders in Nigeria and Africa. Our Guest this week on the Break Digit Show is Bolarinwa Motoni, the Founder of Jekalo.com. Jekalo is the new Ride…
3 Events shaping the Start-up Ecosystem in Africa
These three events in September are continuously shaping the African start-up ecosystem in now small way.The events are: –Angel Investors Summit by the African Business Angel Network : On Wednesday September 23, the African Business Angel Network (ABAN), Lagos Angels Network (LAN), DEMO Africa and VC4Africa,will jointly present “The African Opportunity: Angel Investing in Africa” Investor Summit at…
African Innovation Foundation Announces Innovation Prize for Africa 2016 Call for Applications
Africa’s most prestigious innovation Awards celebrates its 5 year milestone in catalysing the innovation spirit in Africa! Are you an African ground breaker? Can you innovate for positive change? Do you want to be part of the growing innovation movement in Africa? Does your innovation boast the “Made in Africa” brand? If your answer is…
Innovator of Ubenwa and Co-Founder Fisher Foundation,Charles Onu Represents Africa at the Jeanne Sauvé Public Leadership Program 2015 –2017
Charles Onu,a young Nigerian Software Developer and Technology Entrepreneur, is one of the 12 young leaders – and the only African – selected from across the globe to participate in the Jeanne Sauvé Public Leadership Program 2015 –2017 The Jeanne Sauve Public Leadership Program is a 2-year fellow ship organised by the Jeanne Sauvé Foundation….
IrokoTV,Jobberman,Konga make the List of The World’s Top 10 Most Innovative Companies of 2015 in Africa
Just few minutes ago via twitter,Saul Singer,Co-author of Start-Up Nation,twitted about The World’s Top 10 most innovative companies of 2015 in Africa compiled by Fast Company. Interestingly,Konga,IrokoTV and Jobberman are among these innovative companies from Africa.It’s something to be excited about.Truly,these companies deserve this mention following their progressive growth in the Nigerian…
Barclays 2015 Tech Lab Africa program
Barclays Africa launches Tech Lab Africa programme to accelerate Fin Tech and Health Tech ventures across the continent Cactus Advisors has been commissioned by Barclays Africa to run the Tech Lab Africa program Barclays Africa Group Ltd (Barclays Africa) announced the launch of Tech Lab Africa, a venture programme which promises to change…
1Child1book.org gets Support from British Deputy High Commision
It’s no doubt that education offers great opportunity for African child.Nelson Mandela one of the greatest African legends of our time in his words said:”Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”.And that really explains it all,if Africa wants to move forward,every child should have the opportunity to be…
Monibak Launches Coupons and Deals Marketplace in Nigeria
Monibak is a coupon and deals marketplace that connects customers/clients to their favourite brands, goods and services at a discount using coupons, voucher and discount codes. Nigerian businesses now have the opportunity to communicate with their customers for free in exchange for small rebate on their goods and services. The platform is a traffic builder…
Orange launches 2015 Developer Challenge in Africa and the Middle East,releases its SMS API
To coincide with the release of its SMS APIs in five new countries (Cameroon, Congo, Guinea, Niger, Senegal), Orange is launching its largest international developer challenge to date – across 13 countries – aiming to spur and nurture the creation of unique and local services for Africa and the Middle East from the growing entrepreneurial base…
Mamalette launches its new web platform in Lagos
Mamalette provides tools and resources that help Nigerian mothers and mothers-to-be connect with others going through similar experiences. Launched in late 2013, Mamalette is the #1 community for Nigerian mothers and the premier strategic marketing partner to brands that want to reach mothers in a rapidly changing digital environment. Mamalette reaches more than 40,000 unique…
Hutbay puts together a Meet-up for Start-up Founders and Entrepreneurs in Lagos,Nigeria
HutBay limited is putting together a meetup for Startup founders and Entrepreneurs in lagos,Nigeria.According to the organisers,this meet-up is for founders and entrepreneurs who would like to find one or more startups or businesses they can co-locate and share resources like office space with.This event is open to all and its free. It is being…