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Opportunities

The Roddenberry Catalyst Fund 2023 for Early-Stage Startups

13th February 2023

  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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BUSINESS

SME Spotlight: CreditChex

  CreditChex is a background screening, verification and reporting company. It helps individuals, groups and corporate organizations to determine the identity, legal and credit records of the people they want to employ or transact with. This service enables its clients to lower the risk of engaging persons who could cause them physical or financial loss. … Continue reading SME Spotlight: CreditChex

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BUSINESS

Revitalizing Your Brand through Marketing Communications Strategy

11th February 2023

  Revisiting your brand when your products are not selling can be a daunting task, but it is essential in order to stay relevant and competitive in the market. In today’s rapidly changing business environment, it is essential to have a well-thought-out marketing communications strategy. By revisiting your brand, you can take the necessary steps … Continue reading Revitalizing Your Brand through Marketing Communications Strategy

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Social Media

Media Trends 2023: Authenticity, Personalization

  The media industry is constantly evolving, and it’s important to stay up to date on the latest trends. In 2023, the trend of media is shifting towards more authenticity and transparency, as consumers are demanding brands to be more honest and open about their products and services. This shift is reflected in the latest … Continue reading Media Trends 2023: Authenticity, Personalization

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FinTech TECH

Flutterwave Expands into North Africa

10th February 2023

  In March 2021, Flutterwave announced its $170 million Series C funding and revealed plans to expand its payment network to Egypt, Morocco, and Tunisia by the first quarter of 2021. It’s uncertain if these plans have already been implemented, but the African FinTech firm has recently hired Omar Marwan, a former business development manager … Continue reading Flutterwave Expands into North Africa

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Opportunities

Lagos State Employment Trust Fund Grant for MSMEs

  The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF) is inviting MSMEs in the state to apply for grants under the COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (CARES) program. If they meet preset criteria, they could receive grants of up to ₦1 million. This program is aimed at supporting the recovery … Continue reading Lagos State Employment Trust Fund Grant for MSMEs

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BUSINESS

Brands We Love: Custodian Investment

  Custodian Investment is a business group that consists of businesses in the general and life insurance, trustee, pension, and real estate sectors.  It holds significant stakes in these businesses, which serve a diverse clientele ranging from individuals to large organizations. While it is well known for its insurance services—which are offered by its flagship … Continue reading Brands We Love: Custodian Investment

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Real Estate

How to Become a Successful Real Estate Marketer in Nigeria

  If you would like to make money from real estate, you have several paths to doing so. You could become a real estate agent, facility manager, or property appraiser. Or you may take a dive into real estate development or investing if you have a decent supply of funds that’ll enable you to purchase … Continue reading How to Become a Successful Real Estate Marketer in Nigeria

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Opportunities

iCreate Africa: 6th Iteration of the Builders Show

iCreate Africa is hosting the 6th iteration of the Builders Show, with the goal of supporting and advancing the construction industry in Africa. The show is scheduled for April 26th to 28th at the International Conference Center Abuja and provides a platform for construction professionals and building material manufacturers to exhibit their abilities, products, and … Continue reading iCreate Africa: 6th Iteration of the Builders Show

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BUSINESS How To

Branding Your Ministry for Growth

  When you have a new product, design or idea and you are getting ready to reveal it to the world, the first thing most people want to do is brand the product or service. They believe that branding is the first and most important thing that must be done and that includes getting a … Continue reading Branding Your Ministry for Growth

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BUSINESS

Marketing Your Ministry: A Sure Way to Grow

  If you have been called to ministry and are looking for how to present, package and produce your work to be accepted by those who really need it, this article helps you to understand and master the concept of marketing for your ministry. Read more about Marketing As far as I’m concerned, marketing is … Continue reading Marketing Your Ministry: A Sure Way to Grow

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BUSINESS

Business Opportunities In The Water Sector In Nigeria

  The water sector in Nigeria presents numerous business opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors. The demand for clean drinking water, efficient irrigation systems and water treatment facilities is on the rise due to the increasing population and economic activities. The government is also investing in the sector through public-private partnerships and privatizing water management. Read … Continue reading Business Opportunities In The Water Sector In Nigeria

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EDUCATION Politics

NUC Orders Closure of Varsities for Elections

  The National Universities Commission (NUC) has ordered the closure of all universities and inter-university centres from February 22 to March 14. During this shutdown, there will be no academic activities. The announcement was made in a statement signed by the Deputy Executive Secretary (Administration), Chris Maiyaki. Read more about Politics The reason for this … Continue reading NUC Orders Closure of Varsities for Elections

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FinTech Real Estate TECH

Solving Nigeria’s Mortgage Crisis: The Role of FinTech

9th February 2023

  According to experts, there are growing opportunities in unlocking the potential of Nigeria’s mortgage sector valued at over N6.4 trillion but lack of awareness, accessibility, security, lack of infrastructure and government policy are dampening demand. The mortgage sector in Africa’s biggest economy, according to them, is grappling with the high cost of construction, surging … Continue reading Solving Nigeria’s Mortgage Crisis: The Role of FinTech

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Personal Development

How To Limit Your Growth Without Knowing

8th February 2023

  Growing anything requires work. If you ever think that something will grow on its own because it has the potential to, but fail to put the commensurate work attached to it, no matter how much growth potential that thing has, it will remain stagnant. Read more about Personal Development This is the story of … Continue reading How To Limit Your Growth Without Knowing

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Opportunities

The Chapel Hill Denham Management Development Program for Nigerian Graduates

  Chapel Hill Denham, one of Nigeria’s foremost investment banking firms, is inviting Nigerian graduates to apply for its Management Development Program. The company says that this initiative is part of its ambition of attracting and retaining talent that will help it make a positive impact in the markets and communities that it serves. Read … Continue reading The Chapel Hill Denham Management Development Program for Nigerian Graduates

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BUSINESS

How to Start a Recycling Business in Nigeria

  Nigeria generates about 32 million tonnes of waste annually. Unfortunately, much of this waste does not get recycled; it ends up strewn across streets, floating on water bodies and piled up in illegal dump sites. This pollution doesn’t just spoil the aesthetics of our environment; it causes us a lot of health problems. Read … Continue reading How to Start a Recycling Business in Nigeria

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BUSINESS TECH

How Ruubby’s Joseph Ezekwem Is Solving Credit Scoring Problems for Nigerians

  Connectnigeria.com sits with Joseph Ezekwem, founder and CEO of Ruuby as he shares what inspired him to launch Ruuby a platform that actively encourages users to build their credit scores. He further speaks on funding, business model and new ventures.  Read more about Business Can you introduce yourself? My name is Joseph Ezekwem, I’m … Continue reading How Ruubby’s Joseph Ezekwem Is Solving Credit Scoring Problems for Nigerians

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FinTech TECH

Gifty Introduces Platform for Building Digital Stores

7th February 2023

  Nigerian company Gifty has introduced a platform that enables merchants to establish a digital store where they can showcase their products and receive orders through direct messaging. The platform was founded in January 2022 by Victor Akpan (CEO), David Enejison (CTO), and Francisca David (COO) and can be set up in under five minutes. … Continue reading Gifty Introduces Platform for Building Digital Stores

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BUSINESS FinTech TECH

Flutterwave Cleared of Fraud Accusations

  Flutterwave, a Nigerian fintech company, has been acquitted of money laundering charges that were made against it by the Kenyan Asset Recovery Agency (ARA) seven months ago. The charges resulted in a freeze of around $56.7 million in the company’s account. The withdrawal of the charges has been confirmed by Robert Gitau, a lawyer … Continue reading Flutterwave Cleared of Fraud Accusations

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FinTech TECH

Lenda Raises $520,000 In Pre-seed Funding

  Lenda, a Nigerian fintech company providing financing to micro, small and informal retailers, has received $520,000 in pre-seed funding to accelerate its growth. The Lagos-based startup, founded in 2021, enables small businesses to quickly obtain affordable credit with no upfront collateral in under six hours through its data-driven credit-scoring platform. The platform assesses character … Continue reading Lenda Raises $520,000 In Pre-seed Funding

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Opportunities

Latest Job Vacancies in Nigeria, Second Week of February 2023

  These are some of the latest job vacancies in Nigeria for the second week of February 2023. Read more about Opportunities Head Treasurer, Evans Industries Evans Industries wants to hire a Head Treasurer. This person will manage the company’s risk, liquidity, fund procurement, investment, and collateral. He or she will monitor expenses to ensure … Continue reading Latest Job Vacancies in Nigeria, Second Week of February 2023

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Opportunities

The UNDP Growth Stage Impact Ventures (GSIV) for Businesses

  The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) seeks to identify, support and reward businesses in Nigeria that are driving the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the country. If your business meets this criterion, you should consider applying for the GSIV. Read more about Opportunities With this program, the UNDP intends to present … Continue reading The UNDP Growth Stage Impact Ventures (GSIV) for Businesses

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BUSINESS

How to Increase Your Business Revenues with Training Programs

  Business owners are constantly seeking out new ways to get more money flowing into their businesses. Often, they go with increasing the volume of goods they sell. Sometimes they’ll introduce new products to their existing market, or reach into other ones. If you’re an entrepreneur who’s been in business for a while, there’s a … Continue reading How to Increase Your Business Revenues with Training Programs

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Opportunities TECH

Google Startup Accelerator for Women Founders

6th February 2023

  Google is inviting applications from women founders in Africa. If you are female and have launched and currently run a startup that’s tackling one of the continent’s major challenges, here’s an opportunity for you to receive the technical support you need to rapidly scale your business. Read more about Opportunities The Google for Startups … Continue reading Google Startup Accelerator for Women Founders

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BUSINESS

SME Spotlight: Evince Systems

  Evince Systems is a software development and technology consulting firm based in Lagos. It provides multi-cloud, business application, big data and analytics, automation, and tech-driven Human Resource consulting services to a variety of businesses in several industries. It particularly targets organizations in the banking, telecommunications, insurance, HR, Sports and Entertainment spheres, as well as … Continue reading SME Spotlight: Evince Systems

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Entertainment

Tems, First Nigerian Female Singer to Win a Grammy

  Top Nigerian artists have joined music fans from around the world to congratulate singer Tems on winning a Grammy award. She won the Best Melodic Rap Performance category for her contribution to the hit song Wait for U with Future and Drake. They defeated a strong field that included Kendrick Lamar and DJ Khaled. … Continue reading Tems, First Nigerian Female Singer to Win a Grammy

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BUSINESS Opportunities Press Release

2023 Savvy Global Fellowship for Aspiring and Early-Stage Entrepreneurs

Application for the 2023 Savvy Global Fellowship Program for Aspiring and Early-Stage Entrepreneurs is now open! Are you passionate about solving some of the world’s most pressing problems through innovation? Have you ever wanted to build a successful impact-driven business, but didn’t know how to? Do you own an early-stage business that you want to … Continue reading 2023 Savvy Global Fellowship for Aspiring and Early-Stage Entrepreneurs

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BUSINESS

Key Factors to Launching Your Product/Service and Advertising Campaigns

  Bringing a new product or service to market and launching advertising campaigns can be an exciting and challenging experience, but it’s important to be prepared and avoid costly mistakes. To increase the chances of success, there are several key factors to consider before launching your product or service and advertising campaigns. Read more about … Continue reading Key Factors to Launching Your Product/Service and Advertising Campaigns

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FinTech TECH

Developing A FinTech Platform For Immigrants In Nigeria

4th February 2023

  Developing a fintech platform for immigrants in Nigeria can be a promising venture, given the country’s large and growing immigrant population. This platform can cater to the unique financial needs of immigrants, such as currency exchange and remittances. To be successful, the platform needs to offer convenient, secure, and affordable financial services that address … Continue reading Developing A FinTech Platform For Immigrants In Nigeria

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