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A Roundup of FinTech Funding, Mergers and Acquisitions in 2022
13th January 2023
The year 2022 proved to be an interesting one for Nigeria’s tech ecosystem as a whole and FinTechs in particular. In many ways, it offered up more of what we witnessed in 2021—new players coming on the scene, significant funding from investors, and increased use of the products that startups in the space provided. … Continue reading A Roundup of FinTech Funding, Mergers and Acquisitions in 2022
Win ₦1 Million in the Sixty-Day App Development Challenge for Young Developers
The Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, in collaboration with the Bank of Industry (BOI), is organizing the Sixty-Day App Development Challenge. The program, which is designed for young Nigerian app developers, will identify and reward persons who build apps that solve a challenge in a crucial aspect of life in the country. … Continue reading Win ₦1 Million in the Sixty-Day App Development Challenge for Young Developers
Brands We Love: House of Deola
House of Deola is one of Nigeria’s most widely known fashion brands. It produces high-end women’s clothing that blends traditional Nigerian and contemporary western styles. The company is headquartered in Lagos, but has a global reach, as proven by its presence at international fashion shows over the years. Read more about Business Founded by … Continue reading Brands We Love: House of Deola
5 Things Real Estate Agents Must Do to Win in 2023
The New Year gives professionals in the real estate industry the chance to redefine their aims and achieve better outcomes for themselves and the people they serve. This is especially true for real estate agents; they want to scoop up more deals, garner bulkier commissions, and join the exclusive club of elite consultants in … Continue reading 5 Things Real Estate Agents Must Do to Win in 2023
Apply for the Tech4eva FemTech Acceleration Program 2023
Applications are currently open for the Tech4eva FemTech Acceleration Program. If you are building a startup that’s leveraging technology to deliver solutions that positively impact women’s health, you should consider taking advantage of this opportunity. Read more about Opportunities The Tech4eva FemTech Acceleration Program will help FemTech startups fine-tune their business models, improve their … Continue reading Apply for the Tech4eva FemTech Acceleration Program 2023
How to Achieve Your Sales Target for 2023
You have very likely come into the New Year aiming to reach novel heights with your sales. It’s a key part of a broader plan to grow your business and move it towards becoming a leader in its niche or industry. What steps can you take to make this happen? Read more about Business … Continue reading How to Achieve Your Sales Target for 2023
Startup Funding: The Key Roles Of The Finance Department
Startup funding refers to the process of raising capital from investors, typically in the form of equity or debt, to fund the growth and expansion of a new business venture. However, at the heart of startup funding is the finance department of the startup. Read more about Business The finance department plays a vital … Continue reading Startup Funding: The Key Roles Of The Finance Department
7 Ways Fintechs Can Build Financial Products for SMEs
12th January 2023
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a vital role in the economy, providing jobs and driving economic growth. However, SMEs often face unique challenges when it comes to financing their operations and growth. To address these challenges, financial institutions offer a variety of financial products specifically tailored to the needs of SMEs. Read more … Continue reading 7 Ways Fintechs Can Build Financial Products for SMEs
10 Agribusiness Ideas to Consider in Africa in 2023
Agribusiness in Africa is a complex and multifaceted industry that encompasses a wide range of activities, from small-scale subsistence farming to large-scale commercial operations. The industry plays a vital role in the continent’s economy, as it employs a large portion of the population and generates significant income through the export of agricultural products. Read … Continue reading 10 Agribusiness Ideas to Consider in Africa in 2023
₦2 Million Grand Prize on Offer in the NCC Annual Innovation Competition 2023 for Startups
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is inviting startups and tech hubs from across Nigeria to enter its annual innovation competition. It says that the contest, which is aimed at supporting creative problem-solving tech solutions, will see top participants awarded up to ₦2 million in prize money. Read more about Opportunities This year’s edition of … Continue reading ₦2 Million Grand Prize on Offer in the NCC Annual Innovation Competition 2023 for Startups
7 Tech Businesses You Can Start in 2023
Have you come into the New Year with the intention of starting a business of your own? It’s a great idea—if you have the important details figured out. But maybe you’re not yet sure what specific venture you’d like to launch. If that’s the case, you’re not alone. There are millions across the world … Continue reading 7 Tech Businesses You Can Start in 2023
€2 Million Grant Available in the African Union Commission-EU 2023 Skills Initiative for Africa
The African Union Commission, in partnership with the European Union (EU) and the German government, has opened the Skills Initiative for Africa (SIFA) funding window. Organizations working on projects that improve the employment prospects of Africans are invited to apply for grants of up to €2 million to support their efforts in this area. … Continue reading €2 Million Grant Available in the African Union Commission-EU 2023 Skills Initiative for Africa
SME Spotlight: Heavens Contractors
Heavens Contractors is a construction company that designs and builds real estate, roads, drainage, power infrastructure, subsurface materials transportation systems, and other physical structures. It is located in Lagos and serves clients in multiple industries from across Nigeria. Read more about Business Founded in 2010 and registered five years later, Heavens Contractors has grown … Continue reading SME Spotlight: Heavens Contractors
The Home Grown Solutions Accelerator 2023 for Healthcare Businesses
11th January 2023
Applications are currently open for the Home Grown Solutions Accelerator for Pandemic Resilience 2023. This program targets growth and mature-stage healthcare businesses in Africa and aims to equip them with the know-how and resources they need to drive pandemic resilience on the continent. Read more about Opportunities The organizers of the program will work … Continue reading The Home Grown Solutions Accelerator 2023 for Healthcare Businesses
10 New Year Resolutions for Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs, just like every other person, want the New Year to yield better outcomes for them than the previous one. But success seldom comes to the unprepared. It is often the result of careful planning and diligent, consistent execution. That’s why New Year’s resolutions exist. Read more about Business If you are a founder … Continue reading 10 New Year Resolutions for Entrepreneurs
The Most Powerful African Women in the World 2022
Since pre-colonial, colonial and early post-colonial eras, the world has witnessed the rise and influence of powerful African women whether as queens, queen-mothers, warriors, activists, writers, entrepreneurs, and industrialists. Read more about Women Whether it is Queen Hatshepsut of Egypt who lived between 1500 and 1400 BC or Queen Mother Idia of the Benin … Continue reading The Most Powerful African Women in the World 2022
The Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Financial Market Internship Program 2023
Standard Chartered Bank is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for its Financial Market Internship Program. This opportunity is open to students in their penultimate or final year of undergraduate or postgraduate studies at a recognized university. Read more about Opportunities The program will last for 10 weeks (between April and August 2023). It … Continue reading The Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria Financial Market Internship Program 2023
Brands We Love: VFD Microfinance Bank
VFD Microfinance bank is one of Nigeria’s leading digital banks. Physically headquartered in Lagos, it serves hundreds of thousands of customers across Nigeria, especially in the country’s major cities. It offers a range of products and sub-services that are similar to what traditional brick-and-mortar banks provide. These include bank accounts for individuals, SMEs, and … Continue reading Brands We Love: VFD Microfinance Bank
5 New Year Resolutions for Real Estate Investors in Nigeria
If you’re involved in the real estate business, you’ll want your investments in the space to do well in the New Year. But it takes planning and smart execution to make this happen. Unfortunately, many real estate investors aren’t that strategic about their dealings; they only adjust their approach to things long after market … Continue reading 5 New Year Resolutions for Real Estate Investors in Nigeria
How to Exceed Your Business Targets for the New Year
10th January 2023
You have probably come into the New Year with high hopes for your business. You expect it to score greater wins than it managed in the previous twelve months. And if you’re really serious about succeeding this time around, you’ll already have a detailed plan for doing so. But it’s not enough to prepare … Continue reading How to Exceed Your Business Targets for the New Year
Apply for the Africa Blockchain Incubation Program 2023
The Africa Blockchain Institute has announced that it is receiving applications from startup founders who want to take part in the Africa Blockchain Incubation Program. The incubator is open to persons who are building blockchain-based solutions for markets on the continent. Read more about Opportunities The Africa Blockchain Incubation Program will give its participants … Continue reading Apply for the Africa Blockchain Incubation Program 2023
Latest Job Vacancies in Nigeria, First Week of January 2023
7th January 2023
These are some of the latest job vacancies in Nigeria for the first week of January 2023. Read more about Opportunities Frontend Engineer, Flutterwave Flutterwave is looking to hire a Frontend Engineer. This person will implement the visual and interactive elements that users of Flutterwave’s products engage with. He or she will unite the … Continue reading Latest Job Vacancies in Nigeria, First Week of January 2023
The Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Program (TEEP) 2023
Applications are now open for the Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Program (TEEP), an annual program that trains and funds hundreds of entrepreneurs from across Africa each year. If you are building a business and you would like to receive substantial funding for it while also accessing world-class training and resources to help you grow … Continue reading The Tony Elumelu Foundation Entrepreneurship Program (TEEP) 2023
Business Growth Tips: How to Start Your Business Year on a Positive Note
It’s a new year. So it’s time to give your entrepreneurial goals another go. If you’re aiming to grow your business at a significant rate over the next twelve months, you’ll need to have a plan for making that happen. A great plan will contain the steps you should take, as well as the … Continue reading Business Growth Tips: How to Start Your Business Year on a Positive Note
How Can Southeastern Nigeria Build And Grow A Strong Tech Ecosystem Like Lagos
The southeastern region of Nigeria consists of five states namely: Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo. It is the home to over 35 million Igbo people, the third-largest ethnic group in Nigeria, double the size of the Netherlands. This group has been recognized for their entrepreneurial spirit and their strong love for education, which … Continue reading How Can Southeastern Nigeria Build And Grow A Strong Tech Ecosystem Like Lagos
10 Types Of Customer Behaviour Every Business Should Know
Understanding customer behaviour is important for businesses because it helps them to better meet the needs and preferences of their target audience. By studying customer behaviour, businesses can identify patterns and trends in how customers make purchasing decisions, what motivates them to buy, and what factors influence their choices. This information can be used … Continue reading 10 Types Of Customer Behaviour Every Business Should Know
The GSMA AgriTech Accelerator 2023 for Startups Providing Digital Agriculture Solutions
Applications are currently open for the 2023 edition of the GSMA AgriTech Accelerator. If you lead a startup that’s providing digital solutions to major challenges faced by farmers, you may consider applying for a place in the program. Read more about Opportunities The GSMA AgriTech Accelerator has been commissioned by the German Federal Ministry … Continue reading The GSMA AgriTech Accelerator 2023 for Startups Providing Digital Agriculture Solutions
Top 10 Nigerian SMEs of 2022
Throughout 2022, Connect Nigeria reviewed a sizeable collection of SMEs. We selected them from several industries—engineering, IT services, Human Resource management, software development, travel, event management, and many more. Although they varied quite significantly with respect to their sizes, they all had at least one thing in common: they were riding the waves of … Continue reading Top 10 Nigerian SMEs of 2022
The MasterCard Graduate Launch Program 2023 for Young Nigerians
MasterCard is currently recruiting associate consultants who will take on roles within it as part of its Graduate Launch Program. If you are a recent graduate of a tertiary institution and you’d like to gain valuable experience with data-driven consulting projects, here’s an opportunity you should consider taking advantage of. Read more about Opportunities … Continue reading The MasterCard Graduate Launch Program 2023 for Young Nigerians
Nigeria’s Top 10 Startup Funding Rounds of 2022
Nigerian startups have continued to attract investors from across the world. This year, they have secured funding from global VCs, angels, and institutional financiers. And we’ve seen more local investment vehicles and High Net-Worth Individuals (including startup founders themselves) get in on the act. Read more about Business One estimate suggests that between January … Continue reading Nigeria’s Top 10 Startup Funding Rounds of 2022
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