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How to Start a Recycling Business in Nigeria
8th February 2023
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
Rise of Super-Apps in Africa and How to Develop One
Super apps are multi-functional, all-in-one mobile application that provides a range of services to their users. Super apps typically offer services such as communication, entertainment, finance, shopping, transportation, and more, all within a single platform. The goal of a super app is to provide a seamless and integrated user experience by eliminating the need … Continue reading Rise of Super-Apps in Africa and How to Develop One
What You Should Know About Starlink
SpaceX’s Starlink generated excitement in Nigeria after Elon Musk announced its arrival via tweet in May 2022. The fast internet speed offered by Starlink is a solution for Nigeria’s unreliable internet. It is popularly known that Technology has the potential to transform lives in rural areas, but only with internet access. On the other … Continue reading What You Should Know About Starlink
Apply for the Sahara Group 2023 Graduate Management Trainee Program
Sahara Group, one of the world’s leading energy conglomerates, is inviting applications from young Nigerian graduates for its Graduate Internship Program. If you would like to begin a career in the energy industry, this is an opportunity you should consider taking advantage of. Read more about Opportunities This program will last for nine months … Continue reading Apply for the Sahara Group 2023 Graduate Management Trainee Program
How to Start a Real Estate Investment Club in Nigeria
Investing in real estate often requires large capital outlays. And while progress has been made towards democratizing access to investment opportunities in the industry, the space is still dominated by wealthy individuals and large organizations. Smaller players seldom get in on the act when premium high-yield assets come on the radar. Read more about … Continue reading How to Start a Real Estate Investment Club in Nigeria
Brands We Love: Dantata and Sawoe
Dantata and Sawoe is one of the leading indigenous construction companies in Nigeria. It has gained its reputation by taking on numerous projects over the course of four decades, including roads, flyovers, airstrips, power plants, residential buildings, and industrial plants. Many of these projects have been executed on behalf of the government; not a … Continue reading Brands We Love: Dantata and Sawoe
Olugbenga Agboola on Building a Functioning Fintech Company Across Africa
The African fintech startup Flutterwave, which reached a valuation of $3 billion in February 2022, grew faster than many experts predicted. But founder and CEO Olugbenga “GB” Agboola wasn’t one of them. Read more about FinTech For Olugbenga Agboola, the rapid pace of his company’s ascent is simply another symptom of the burgeoning growth … Continue reading Olugbenga Agboola on Building a Functioning Fintech Company Across Africa
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How to Become a Successful Digital Entrepreneur
1st February 2023
In the past three decades, the internet has enabled the creation of millions of businesses. This has happened because it’s a whole world of its own, something different from the physical one in which humans have operated for millennia. And the fact that it attracts billions of users daily makes it a great space … Continue reading How to Become a Successful Digital Entrepreneur
The Founder Institute Lagos Spring 2023 Cohort for Entrepreneurs
If you are an entrepreneur looking to turn your venture idea into a fundable startup, here’s an opportunity that could help you do just that. Silicon Valley-based Founder Institute (FI) has announced that it is accepting applications for its Lagos Spring 2023 Cohort. It invites aspiring and early-stage founders with strong startup ideas to … Continue reading The Founder Institute Lagos Spring 2023 Cohort for Entrepreneurs
Cleantech Opportunities In Nigeria
Nigeria, with its large population and rapidly growing economy, has tremendous potential for CleanTech development. CleanTech refers to technologies and practices aimed at reducing the negative impact of human activities on the environment and promoting sustainability. The following are some of the key opportunities in Nigeria for CleanTech development. Read more about Tech Renewable … Continue reading Cleantech Opportunities In Nigeria
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