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Real Estate

How to Become a Successful Real Estate Marketer in Nigeria

10th February 2023

  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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FinTech TECH

FinTech And Diaspora Investment in the Nigerian Market

  Fintech companies can play a significant role in helping Nigerians in the diaspora to invest in the Nigerian market by providing innovative and convenient investment solutions. Here are ten ways in which fintech can help: Read more about FinTech Online Investment Platforms Fintechs can provide online investment platforms that enable Nigerians in the diaspora … Continue reading FinTech And Diaspora Investment in the Nigerian Market

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BUSINESS

Designing An Online Investment Platform For Nigerians In Diaspora

  The goal of developing an online investment platform for Nigerians in the diaspora is to provide a secure, convenient and accessible way for them to invest their money back home. The platform will allow for a wide range of investment opportunities including stocks, bonds, real estate, and mutual funds. The platform will be built … Continue reading Designing An Online Investment Platform For Nigerians In Diaspora

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FinTech TECH

P2P Lending Platforms and Nigerians in the Diaspora

  A P2P lending platform for Nigerians in the diaspora aims to provide a convenient and secure platform for individuals to lend and borrow money. The platform utilizes technology to match lenders with borrowers and facilitate transactions. It offers an alternative to traditional banking systems and allows lenders to earn a return on their investment … Continue reading P2P Lending Platforms and Nigerians in the Diaspora

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BUSINESS TECH

10 FinTech Solutions for Nigerians in the Diaspora

  Nigerian diaspora refers to the large number of Nigerians who live outside the country, mainly in developed countries. They play a crucial role in the Nigerian economy, sending remittances and investing in businesses. With the rise of digital technologies and FinTech startups, the Nigerian diaspora can benefit from innovative FinTech solutions that cater to … Continue reading 10 FinTech Solutions for Nigerians in the Diaspora

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Opportunities

Renmoney Wants to Hire a Legal Intern

  Renmoney, a financial services company with a strong digital-first platform, is looking to hire a legal intern. If you would like to gain experiential knowledge of legal operations and projects as they concern the corporate environment, you should consider applying for this role. Read more about opportunities Whoever is selected to become a legal … Continue reading Renmoney Wants to Hire a Legal Intern

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BUSINESS TECH

Why You Should Consider Launching a FinTech Startup in 2023

  FinTech—short for financial technology –is an industry on the rise. The companies in its domain are leveraging contemporary tech solutions to improve various aspects of finance, from payments to loaning, insurance and wealth management. And these are just the tip of the iceberg. Read more about FinTech It’s no surprise that there’s been a … Continue reading Why You Should Consider Launching a FinTech Startup in 2023

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BUSINESS

How Can Delivery Services Survive In The Face Of Poor Infrastructure In Nigeria?

2nd February 2023

  Infrastructure problems and delivery services have long been an issue in Nigeria. The country’s inadequate transport infrastructure, coupled with poor road conditions, has led to significant problems with the delivery of goods and services. This has created a major bottleneck in the country’s supply chain, leading to long wait times and increased costs for … Continue reading How Can Delivery Services Survive In The Face Of Poor Infrastructure In Nigeria?

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