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The Tech Investor Report of 2022
20th February 2023
The annual African Tech Startups Funding Report is published by startup news and research portal Disrupt Africa. In 2022, the eighth edition of this report was released and it reveals that the number of active investors in African tech startups increased by 28% to almost 1,000. However, this growth rate was slower compared to … Continue reading The Tech Investor Report of 2022
A Strong Product Differentiation Strategy for Your Tech Startup
In today’s highly competitive business landscape, differentiation is key to success. For tech startups in Nigeria, building a strong product differentiation strategy is critical to achieving sustainable growth and profitability. In this article, we will discuss what product differentiation is, why it is important, and how tech startups in Nigeria can build a strong … Continue reading A Strong Product Differentiation Strategy for Your Tech Startup
Building a Strong Customer Advocacy Program for Your Tech Startup
In today’s competitive business environment, having a strong customer advocacy program is crucial for the success of any tech startup. A customer advocacy program is a strategy designed to turn satisfied customers into brand ambassadors who can promote your products or services to their networks, thus helping to generate leads and build a loyal … Continue reading Building a Strong Customer Advocacy Program for Your Tech Startup
How To Improve Communication with Your Customers for Business Growth
It is essential that your business can sustain quality communication with its customers. According to proven studies, SMEs and larger corporations that engage their clients in meaningful ways are more likely to keep them satisfied and loyal than those that don’t. The results show high or increased sales volumes and boost to bottom lines. … Continue reading How To Improve Communication with Your Customers for Business Growth
Access Bank Entry Level Training Programs 2023
Access Bank is inviting young Nigerian graduates who are interested in building a career in the banking sector to apply for its Entry Level Training Program. If you are looking to kick-start a career in the tech, commercial and investment banking, and retail sales segments of banking, you may consider taking advantage of this … Continue reading Access Bank Entry Level Training Programs 2023
4 Ways to Maximise Business Cards You Get At Networking Events
18th February 2023
Networking sessions are about connecting with other business professionals, sharing thoughts and experiences about careers or entrepreneurship, and lighting the fire of potential professional relationships. They are not just about exchanging business cards. But those cards can help you achieve a lot more with networking events at the end of the day. Read more … Continue reading 4 Ways to Maximise Business Cards You Get At Networking Events
A Quick Guide to Rigid Steel Building
Architecture has seen significant transformation during the past century, from straightforward stone and wood structures to massive metal towers. Today is the era of steel, as it is used in vast amounts for construction purposes. Read more about Real Estate The building frame is the backbone of any structure, as it is strong, durable, … Continue reading A Quick Guide to Rigid Steel Building
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Empowered To Do Hard Things by Adesewa Greg-Ighodaro
17th February 2023
When we talk about ‘Hard Things’, we mean leaving one’s comfort zone to a place where one is to gain new experiences. We mean an avenue for one to place on a platform all one knows, comparing with new experiences, to determine whether the old knowledge should remain. ‘Hard Things’ mean developing consistency, which … Continue reading Empowered To Do Hard Things by Adesewa Greg-Ighodaro
Peter Obi Maintains Lead in New NOI Poll
A final nationwide opinion poll was conducted by NOI Polls Limited on behalf of Anap Foundation in the first half of February 2023, in preparation for the upcoming 2023 Nigerian Presidential elections. This is the third poll in the series, with two earlier polls carried out in September and December 2022 using the same … Continue reading Peter Obi Maintains Lead in New NOI Poll
Old N200 Note Remains Legal until April 10, 2023
16th February 2023
On Thursday morning, Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, revealed in a national broadcast that: “I have given approval to the CBN that the old ₦200 bank notes be released back into circulation and that it should also be allowed to circulate as legal tender with the new N200, ₦500, and ₦1000 banknotes for 60 days … Continue reading Old N200 Note Remains Legal until April 10, 2023
Wema Bank Tech Bankers in Training Bootcamp 2023
Wema Bank, through the ALAT Tech Team, has announced that it is receiving applications from young Nigerian graduates for its Tech Bankers in Training Bootcamp. If you fit this description and you’d like to build a career in tech, you may consider giving this program a shot. Read more about Opportunities Through the 13-week … Continue reading Wema Bank Tech Bankers in Training Bootcamp 2023
How a Peter Obi Presidency Could Impact Businesses
As the 2023 presidential election draws closer, the Nigerian public continues to prepare for the most consequential exercise of civil willpower in many years. Would-be voters anticipate the chance to elect the next leader of the country. The undecided voters among this number are, for the last time, weighing the options (Peter Obi, Atiku … Continue reading How a Peter Obi Presidency Could Impact Businesses
Online Vehicle Rental Company, Treepz, Enters Kenyan Market
Treepz, a company that originated in Nigeria and provides ride-hailing services for renting buses, SUVs and trucks, has now extended its services to Kenya. This means that Treepz is now accessible in four African countries, namely Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda and Kenya. Established in 2019, Treepz functions as an intermediary between vehicle owners and renters … Continue reading Online Vehicle Rental Company, Treepz, Enters Kenyan Market
Nigeria’s Curacel Raises Funds for Insurance Offerings
The expanding population, growing middle class, and improving access to financial services throughout Africa have increased the opportunity for Africans to enjoy a broader range of products and services. These experiences may come with risks, such as those associated with purchasing vehicles or obtaining accommodation. Insurance companies can significantly mitigate these risks and enable … Continue reading Nigeria’s Curacel Raises Funds for Insurance Offerings
NBA All-Star Weekend Features Burna Boy, Tems and Rema
The National Basketball Association (NBA) has announced that the NBA ALL-Star Weekend will be starring an Afrobeats-themed performance. Three Nigerian superstars – GRAMMY Award-winning singer, Burna Boy, and 2023 GRAMMY Award-winning and Oscar-nominated singer, Tems, and Rema – will headline the 2023 NBA All-Star Game halftime show. Following the performance, the NBA family will … Continue reading NBA All-Star Weekend Features Burna Boy, Tems and Rema
Nigerian Digital Bank Umba Launches Operations in Kenya
15th February 2023
Umba, a digital bank for underserved markets in Africa, has expanded its operations to Kenya from Nigeria. The aim of Umba is to simplify banking for customers and SMEs, provide low-cost services and offer credit products through mobile phones. The digital bank offers a range of services, including current accounts, loans, bill payments, and … Continue reading Nigerian Digital Bank Umba Launches Operations in Kenya
Pade HCM Raises $500k Pre-seed Funding To Automate HR Processes
According to Africa HR Trends, in 2018, 80% of companies in Africa saw poor digitization as a hindrance to effective human resources processes. With the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, which required many companies to work from home, the need to digitize HR operations in areas such as recruitment, payroll, benefits management, performance management, employee … Continue reading Pade HCM Raises $500k Pre-seed Funding To Automate HR Processes
Nigerians Abroad: Creating A Successful Online Marketplace
14th February 2023
Developing an online marketplace for Nigerian products for Nigerians in the diaspora can be a rewarding and profitable venture. This type of platform provides a unique opportunity to connect the diaspora with the products, businesses, and culture of their home country, while also providing a way for small businesses in Nigeria to reach a … Continue reading Nigerians Abroad: Creating A Successful Online Marketplace
Ideas for Nigerian Founders Targeting the Diaspora
Nigerians in the diaspora, or the community of Nigerians living outside of their home country, represent a significant, growing population. According to the World Bank, there were an estimated 2 million Nigerian migrants living abroad as of 2015. This number has likely increased in the intervening years, as migration from Nigeria continues to grow. … Continue reading Ideas for Nigerian Founders Targeting the Diaspora
15-year-old Yusuf Alabi at the Obi-Datti Rally in Lagos
A 15-year-old named Yusuf Alabi who was captured in a widely shared photo standing in front of the Labor Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has revealed why he did it. During a recent campaign rally in Lagos, Obi, who used to be the governor of Anambra State, was joined by the party’s vice presidential … Continue reading 15-year-old Yusuf Alabi at the Obi-Datti Rally in Lagos
The Deloitte Nigeria Accounting and Finance Program
Deloitte is inviting accounting and finance professionals to apply for a place in its program, which is designed to equip them with the skills they need to improve their practice. It promises that persons who take part in the program will gain knowledge and insights that will enable them to excel in the future … Continue reading The Deloitte Nigeria Accounting and Finance Program
Latest Job Vacancies in Nigeria, Third Week of February 2023
These are some of the latest job vacancies in Nigeria for the third week of February 2023. Read more about Opportunities Founders Associate, Klasha Klasha is looking to hire a Founders Associate. This person will carry out research and analyze data that will enable the startup to make informed decisions, work with teams to … Continue reading Latest Job Vacancies in Nigeria, Third Week of February 2023
Business Growth Tips: 5 Ways to Measure Growth
How can you tell that your business is growing? This is a question that many entrepreneurs ask themselves. Without a clear definition of growth that they can work with, they’ll be in the dark about the progress (or lack of it) that their business is making. Read more about Business It turns out that … Continue reading Business Growth Tips: 5 Ways to Measure Growth
How Founders Can Democratize Property Ownership in Nigeria
Property ownership is a significant aspect of economic development, as it provides individuals and families with a sense of security and stability, and often serves as a valuable asset for wealth creation. In Nigeria, however, property ownership is often a complicated and exclusive process that is dominated by a few individuals and institutions, leaving … Continue reading How Founders Can Democratize Property Ownership in Nigeria
Venture Capital: 10 Legal Pitfalls Startups Should Avoid
Starting a new business venture is an exciting process, but it is also full of challenges, especially when it comes to raising capital. When it comes to securing funding from venture capital (VC) firms, it is important for startup founders to be aware of the legal pitfalls that may arise. These legal challenges can … Continue reading Venture Capital: 10 Legal Pitfalls Startups Should Avoid
Can Nigerian FinTech Expand and Thrive in North Africa?
The rise of financial technology (FinTech) in Nigeria has been phenomenal in recent years, with the country being referred to as the “Silicon Valley” of Africa. Nigerian FinTech startups have made significant strides in addressing financial inclusion, with innovative solutions that have enabled millions of Nigerians to access financial services. Many of these startups … Continue reading Can Nigerian FinTech Expand and Thrive in North Africa?
The Climate Finance Accelerator 2023 Technical Assistance Program
13th February 2023
The Climate Finance Accelerator (CFA) is receiving applications from businesses in Nigeria for its 2023 Technical Assistance Program. This initiative seeks to enhance collaboration between players in the sustainable business ecosystem—organizations building solutions that limit human impact on climate, project financers, and policymakers. Its ultimate aim is to enable a class of low-carbon projects … Continue reading The Climate Finance Accelerator 2023 Technical Assistance Program
12 Sectors that Can Benefit from Cloud Technology
As the world grows more dependent on cloud technology, it’s getting applied to broader aspects of daily life. Nowhere is this reliance more pronounced than in the world of business. Spending on the cloud by businesses across the world exceeded $330 billion in 2020. Already, companies are devoting a third of their budgets to … Continue reading 12 Sectors that Can Benefit from Cloud Technology
Pricepally Launches New Shopping Assistant
Pricepally, the leading online store for fresh food and groceries operating in three prominent Nigerian cities—Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt—is happy to announce that April, its new shopping assistant on WhatsApp, is now available. April makes it easier and more convenient for its customers to shop for groceries by letting them do so from … Continue reading Pricepally Launches New Shopping Assistant
The Roddenberry Catalyst Fund 2023 for Early-Stage Startups
The Roddenberry Foundation invites teams building startups or high-impact projects to apply for its Catalyst Fund. It is providing between $2,500 and $15,000 in grants to candidates that are tackling important global challenges. It is particularly interested in applicants whose work can deliver lasting change and inspire others to contribute to the realization of … Continue reading The Roddenberry Catalyst Fund 2023 for Early-Stage Startups
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