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Dillali Secures Funds to Empower African Entrepreneurs
21st February 2023
Dillali, which is a platform that offers innovative financial record-keeping, has recently declared that it has successfully concluded a bridge funding round. The round received support from investors such as Raw Ventures, Lemonade Stand, and DF Syndicate. With the infusion of this new investment, Dillali plans to expand its technical team and collaborate with … Continue reading Dillali Secures Funds to Empower African Entrepreneurs
A Sustainable Monetization Strategy for Your Tech Startup
As a tech startup founder in Nigeria, one of the key challenges you face is developing a sustainable monetization strategy. A monetization strategy is a plan you have in place for generating revenue from your product or service. Without a monetization strategy, your startup may not be able to generate enough revenue to sustain … Continue reading A Sustainable Monetization Strategy for Your Tech Startup
Grow Your Kitchen Business Using Instagram
Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms with over 1 billion active users. Its popular usability makes it an excellent platform for businesses to showcase their products and services. For kitchen businesses, Instagram can be a powerful tool to showcase your food, attract new customers, and build brand loyalty. If you … Continue reading Grow Your Kitchen Business Using Instagram
Effective User Acquisition Strategies for Your Tech Startup
Starting a tech startup is not for the faint-hearted, as it requires a lot of hard work, dedication, and perseverance. One of the most critical aspects of a startup’s success is user acquisition. The tech industry is highly competitive, and without effective user acquisition strategies, your startup may find it challenging to stand out … Continue reading Effective User Acquisition Strategies for Your Tech Startup
ADC Adopts Peter Obi For President
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has endorsed the Labor Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and VP candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, for the presidency. Read more about Politics The endorsement came on the heels of a grand coalition for the Obi/Datti presidency. The star alliance partners are Nigeria Mothers for Good Governance, Fulani United, Nigeria Artisans, League … Continue reading ADC Adopts Peter Obi For President
₦2 Million on Offer in the Project I2M Program for Innovators
20th February 2023
If you have an innovative idea that you would like to transform into a viable profit-making product, then you should consider applying for a place in the Project I2M (Innovation to Market) program . If you qualify, you will receive technical and financial support to build your solution and take it to its target … Continue reading ₦2 Million on Offer in the Project I2M Program for Innovators
How FinTech Can Help to Improve Your Personal Finances
FinTech has dominated business news headlines for a number of reasons. It’s changing our relationship with money; it makes banking more convenient than it has ever been; the revenues that startups in the space generate are huge; and investors have poured hundreds of millions of dollars into ventures across the ecosystem. Read more about … Continue reading How FinTech Can Help to Improve Your Personal Finances
The CcHub-MasterCard Foundation EdTech Fellowship
CcHub and MasterCard Foundation are collaborating on a fellowship program for Education Technology (EdTech) startups in Nigeria. If you have founded and currently run an EdTech, and you’re seeking funding and technical support that will enable you to raise your startup’s performance, you should consider applying for this opportunity. Read more about Opportunities This … Continue reading The CcHub-MasterCard Foundation EdTech Fellowship
Cracking the Code of Successful Advertising
Advertising is a crucial component of any successful business strategy. It helps to reach potential customers and build brand awareness, which in turn leads to increased sales and growth. However, not all advertisements are created equal. To achieve success in the world of advertising, it’s essential to understand the key elements that make an advertisement … Continue reading Cracking the Code of Successful Advertising
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The Tech Investor Report of 2022
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
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