Nigeria, JICA to Unveil $11.2M Innovation Hub to Boost Startup Ecosystem
In a landmark move towards implementing the Presidential priority area of reforming the economy for sustained inclusive growth and accelerating…
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Looking at Nigeria’s Art and Design History with the spectacles of AI today
Nigerian design has long been shaped by the country’s rich artistic traditions and crafts. From vibrant textiles to intricate bronze,…
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How Forex Impacts Trade in Nigeria
Nigeria’s economy has been in a slump in recent months, owing to inflation, interest rates, public debt, and current account…
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African Fintech Company, Kudi, Rebrands to Nomba
Kudi, an African payment network, has rebranded as Nomba. This was announced in a press release as part of the…
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Huawei to Empower 100,000 People Across Sub-Saharan Africa With New Programme
At Huawei’s ICT Competition Awards Ceremony on April 9, 2022, the company announced the commencement of its LEAP digital skills…
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MTN Nigeria Obtains CBN’s Approval to Operate Mobile Money Bank (MoMo)
The Central Bank of Nigeria granted MTN the permission to operate Mobile Money (MoMo). Since its inception in 2019, MTN…
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Nigerian, Ethiopian Startups can now Apply for the EatSafe Innovation Challenge
The EatSafe Innovation Challenge, organized by Feed the Future in collaboration with the SUN Business Network (SBN) and the Innovative…
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Eko Innovation Centre Announces Nigeria’s First Marketing and Media Hackathon With $20,000 Star Prize
Nigeria’s first marketing and media hackathon, dubbed MarkHack 1.0, has been established by Eko Innovation Centre, a growth and development…
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Nigerian On-Demand Delivery Startup ShapShap Completes Seed Round for Expansion
V8 Capital Partners has given ShapShap, a Nigerian on-demand delivery firm, a seed extension investment to help it expand its…
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Nigeria’s Lemonade Finance is now Live in 7 new markets
Lemonade Finance, founded in 2020 by Ridwan Olalere and Rian Cochran and a participant in Y Combinator’s W21 batch last…
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Nigeria’s CcHub Unveils Createch Accelerator Programme
The Createch Accelerator focuses on businesses that employ innovation or technology to improve value chains in Africa’s creative industries…
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LoftyInc Capital Management, Nigerian VC firm made up to 65 African investments in 2021
LoftyInc Capital Management is a venture capital business with the goal of “creating an ecosystem of Africans investing in…
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Egyptian, Nigerian founders accepted into global Endeavor network
Founders of tech startups based in Egypt and Nigeria have been accepted into the global Endeavor network, gaining access to…
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Why Tech Hubs Are Developing In Africa
Going by the recent report by GSMA, 128 tech hubs have kick-started their operations across Africa since 2016. Comparing with…
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Don’t Give up! Success Takes Time – Founder House of Usanga
African startup TV is proud to showcase House Of Usanga fashion collection, a contemporary African fashion label in Lagos. In…
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Top Speakers Announced for Africa’s Leading Mobile Event-Mobile West Africa(20th & 21st April)
Mobile West Africa has confirmed that its 2016 conference, taking place in Lagos on 20th & 21st April, will feature…
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Nigeria Communication Technology Development Issues of the Moment
Editor’s note:This is a text from Nigeria Telecoms Advisory Council inaugural Meeting presented by Titi Omo-Ettu on the 8th April,2016….
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The Gionee M5 Mini Launch:All The Cards On The Table
INTRODUCTION After so much anticipation, Gionee launched its newest addition to its M5 family. News of the arrival of the…
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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…
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WorldRemit Announces a $45 Million in New Funding
Money transfer service WorldRemit in a recent press statement to us,has raised $45m in financing from TriplePoint Venture Growth BDC…
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Apply for the British Council Enterprise Challenge 2016
Are you creative? Do you stand out from the crowd? Do you value a challenge? Are you brimming with innovative ideas…
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National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) Promotes Smart City Initiatives in Nigeria
Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) promotes Smart City Initiatives in Nigeria through the National Smart Cities Initiative which…
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16 Million Nigerians Visit Facebook Every Month On Their Mobile Phones
Facebook is gradually deepening its presence in Nigeria and Africa through several initiatives and partnerships.In a recent press release,Facebook announced…
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Coming Up Next: The Gionee M5 Mini
INTRODUCTION The Gionee M5 Mini will not just be a new introduction to the Gionee Family; it will be…
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Uber Partners Nigeria’s Mobile Payment Platform Paga
Nigeria mobile payment platform, Paga has announced a partnership with technology company, Uber. The global company that has revolutionized the…
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WorldRemit Expands Instant Money Transfers To Nigeria
A press release reaching us today states that WorldRemit,a global money transfer app, today introduced instant transfers to Nigeria. In addition…
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Nigeria Computer Society Lays Foundation for N1 Billion Secretariat to Drive Technology and Innovation in Nigeria
Pics:Prof Adesola Aderounmu,President Nigeria Computer Society The Nigeria Computer Society (NCS),the flagship body of Information Technology companies and organisations in…
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Mobility, Cloud, Big Data,IoT drive Nigeria IT spending to $5.3 Billion in 2016
Information Technology spending in Nigeria-the largest economy in Africa- will top $5.3 billion in 2016 as organizations increasingly embrace digital…
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Steve Wozniak,Alec Ross,Muhammad Yunus,Jonathan Henning,Chinedu Echeruo at Access Conference Lagos Nigeria
Top experts in Innovation and Transformation around the world gathered today in Lagos,Nigeria at the 2015 Access Conference.The theme of…
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Senate Confirms Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta as Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive of Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).
We got this news from Nigeria Communications Commission that the Nigerian Senate yesterday confirmed Prof. Umar Garba Danbatta as Executive…
