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BUSINESS FinTech

How To Set Up A Mobility Fintech Company in Nigeria

24th December 2022

  There seems to be a thriving market opportunity for mobility fintech in Nigeria. Studies have shown that Nigeria is very underserved when it comes to access to affordable transportation. In fact, owning a car is still considered a luxury in this part of the world, whereas in the United States, Europe and Canada and … Continue reading How To Set Up A Mobility Fintech Company in Nigeria

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BUSINESS FinTech

7 Business Opportunities For Mobility Fintech In Nigeria

  Nigeria like any other emerging market is full of opportunities for businesses, especially startups that are operated through technology. Moreover, the country has the strongest startup ecosystem in Africa with over 500 registered startups that are meeting the diverse needs of people ranging from finance to health to housing and retail, etc. Also, the … Continue reading 7 Business Opportunities For Mobility Fintech In Nigeria

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FinTech

Problems Confronting Mobility FinTech Companies in Nigeria and the Way Out

  Setting up a mobility FinTech company in Nigeria is not without its challenges. These challenges are social, political, economic and even infrastructural. However, there are dozens of mobility FinTech startups in Nigeria with the two leading being Moove and Autocheck. Others include Quriee, Tour, Pickmeup and so on. Despite their presence, mobility FinTech is … Continue reading Problems Confronting Mobility FinTech Companies in Nigeria and the Way Out

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Opportunities

Coronation Merchant Bank is Receiving Applications for its Enterprise Graduate Trainee Program

23rd December 2022

  Coronation Merchant Bank is inviting smart young graduates to apply for a place in its graduate trainee program. If you would like to begin a journey into investment banking, this is an opportunity you may consider taking advantage of. Read more about Opportunities The first cohort of the Coronation Merchant Bank Enterprise Graduate Trainee … Continue reading Coronation Merchant Bank is Receiving Applications for its Enterprise Graduate Trainee Program

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BUSINESS How To

How To Implement A Mobile Device Management Policy For Your Business

  Many companies are integrating mobile devices into their business infrastructure. They do this to reap the benefits of flexibility and greater productivity that these devices confer. Read more about Business If your organization belongs to this group, it should have a clear Mobile Device Management policy governing how employees use your business’s mobile devices. … Continue reading How To Implement A Mobile Device Management Policy For Your Business

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Connect Nigeria Top 10 Persons of the Year 2022

  The year 2022 has been characterized by so much news and high drama in politics, sports, music and entertainment as well as business and tech. Hence, it is that time of the year when CN compiles its top ten Persons of the Year. The choice was based on those who made a huge impact … Continue reading Connect Nigeria Top 10 Persons of the Year 2022

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Opportunities

The Qualcomm Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program for Early-Stage Startups

22nd December 2022

  Qualcomm, a multinational corporation and a leading player in the global technology space, is offering startups in Africa the chance to receive mentorship and technical aid that will enable them to attain their innovative, problem-solving, and business development potential. Read more about Opportunities Through its initiative, the Qualcomm Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Initiative, … Continue reading The Qualcomm Make in Africa Startup Mentorship Program for Early-Stage Startups

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BUSINESS Real Estate

Brands We Love: Kings Court Realtors

  Kings Court Realtors is a real estate firm headquartered in Lagos. The company develops, manages, leases, and sells property of various types in some of Nigeria’s major cities. It also finances the purchase of property, manages facilities, and provides real estate valuation services. Read more about Business As one of the larger real estate … Continue reading Brands We Love: Kings Court Realtors

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BUSINESS How To TECH

How To Implement a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy for Your Business

  Until fairly recently, the typical business has required that its employees work with devices that it provides them with. But as work rules have grown more flexible, an increasing number of companies have now permitted their staff to use their own laptops and phones on the job. This latter approach—called Bring Your Own Device … Continue reading How To Implement a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Policy for Your Business

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Opportunities TECH

The NITDA/Coursera Scholarship for Entrepreneurs and Job Seekers

  If you would like to become an entrepreneur or get employed in the contemporary economy, here is an opportunity for you to gain the knowledge and skills you need to do so. Read more about Opportunities The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is offering scholarships for selected courses on the Coursera platform. The … Continue reading The NITDA/Coursera Scholarship for Entrepreneurs and Job Seekers

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Real Estate

Certificate Of Occupancy (C Of O) In Nigeria

  If you’re fairly conversant with Nigeria’s real estate industry, you will have heard about the Certificate of Occupancy—or C of O –more than a few times. It’s an important document, one that’s sought after by people who want to purchase and acquire the rights to land. The frequency with which it’s mentioned in discussions … Continue reading Certificate Of Occupancy (C Of O) In Nigeria

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FinTech

How Traders Can Minimize Losses in the Present Sinking Crypto Market

  In the past few weeks, the crypto industry has been in the news – this time for bad reasons. The crypto market is currently at rock bottom, affecting many crypto startups in Nigeria as well the confidence of traders. For example, Quidax, a Nigerian crypto exchange company that has processed over $3 billion in … Continue reading How Traders Can Minimize Losses in the Present Sinking Crypto Market

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FinTech

6 Things You Should Know About the Future of Cryptocurrency

21st December 2022

  Following the ultimate crash of Terra Luna in May and the ongoing bankruptcy of FTX which began in November and the devastating effects it had on various crypto exchanges across the world, millions of traders are apprehensive about the future of cryptocurrency. Read more about FinTech For instance, the collapse of FTX, caused by … Continue reading 6 Things You Should Know About the Future of Cryptocurrency

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BUSINESS TECH

6 Best Startup Typologies for Emerging Markets

  If you have a plan to set up a startup in an emerging market like Nigeria, there are startup types that would perfectly suit the market and there are some that won’t. Emerging markets like Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, South Africa and Tanzania are often characterized by rapid economic growth, a rapidly expanding middle class, … Continue reading 6 Best Startup Typologies for Emerging Markets

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TECH Tourism

How Startups Can Use Tech To Revive The Tourism Industry

  Tourism in Nigeria centres primarily on events, due to the country’s considerable number of ethnic groups, but also includes rain forests, savannah, waterfalls, and other natural attractions. Tourists spent 2.6 billion USD in Nigeria in 2015, this dropped to 1.5 billion USD in 2017, probably due to the rise of the Boko Haram insurgency … Continue reading How Startups Can Use Tech To Revive The Tourism Industry

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FinTech

How Lending Platforms in Nigeria Can Overcome Poor Loan Repayment

  Nigeria is an emerging market with so many people in dire need of loans to pay off their bills or invest in their businesses. Hence, the country has seen the sporadic establishment of lending platforms, scattered across the country. For example, there are over hundreds of lending platforms in the country, including Specta, Rapid … Continue reading How Lending Platforms in Nigeria Can Overcome Poor Loan Repayment

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Opportunities

Latest Job Vacancies In Nigeria, Third Week Of December 2022

20th December 2022

  These are some of the latest job vacancies in Nigeria for the third week of December 2022. Read more about Opportunities Electrical Maintenance Manager, Flour Mills Of Nigeria Flour Mills of Nigeria wants to hire an Electrical Maintenance Manager. This person will coordinate and supervise electrical aspects of plant maintenance. They will work with … Continue reading Latest Job Vacancies In Nigeria, Third Week Of December 2022

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Opportunities

Free Advanced Microsoft Training and Certification Vouchers Available 

  Here’s a chance for you to gain advanced Microsoft certifications free of charge. The Federal Government has partnered with Microsoft and a number of other organizations to provide advanced Microsoft certifications in various professional categories. This initiative will see students obtain digital skills that will enable them to build successful careers in their chosen … Continue reading Free Advanced Microsoft Training and Certification Vouchers Available 

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BUSINESS

How To Position Your Business for Growth in the Coming Year

  As the year draws to a close, it’s only proper that businesses take stock of how they’ve fared over the past twelve months. But it’s equally important for them to begin planning for the coming year. Even if they’ve fallen short of their own expectations, they can lay out the groundwork for a much … Continue reading How To Position Your Business for Growth in the Coming Year

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BUSINESS

My Recommendations For Entrepreneurs, Start-ups And Professionals

19th December 2022

  Successful people, periodically take stock to know how they have fared. It’s time for an appraisal. Read more about Business As the year gradually comes to an end, the following are my recommendations for entrepreneurs, startups, and professionals: 1. Look at your goals/ targets in 2022 and know how you achieved or didn’t achieve … Continue reading My Recommendations For Entrepreneurs, Start-ups And Professionals

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BUSINESS

SME Spotlight: Ritman Laundry

  Ritman Laundry is a laundry and dry cleaning service provider based in the FCT. It meets the laundry and dry cleaning needs of its customers from across Nigeria’s capital. The company does this by operating out of three locations: Ritman Hotel situated in the Garki area, and two other outlets in the city. Read … Continue reading SME Spotlight: Ritman Laundry

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Opportunities

Apply For the 2023 Shell Assessed Internship Program for Nigerian Graduates

  Applications are currently open for the Shell Accessed Internship Program. It is an initiative that’s built to expose graduates to the energy industry, and help them decide whether they would like to have a career in it. The program will get participants involved in day-to-day activities around real-world projects, in line with their abilities. … Continue reading Apply For the 2023 Shell Assessed Internship Program for Nigerian Graduates

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FinTech

6 Things to Do When Subscribers Are Ditching Your FinTech App

  The ditching of FinTech platforms among subscribers is now becoming a global trend, especially in the post-pandemic world. In Nigeria, after the pandemic, app ditching rose to 28 per cent. If you could remember, the pandemic saw the sporadic adoption and usage of FinTech apps among millions who were locked down by COVID-19. A … Continue reading 6 Things to Do When Subscribers Are Ditching Your FinTech App

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BUSINESS

How Nigeria Can Boost Her Economy Through Agronomic Policies

  Nigeria, the largest economy in Africa, has great potential for growth and development through the implementation of agronomic policies. However, the country remains the poverty capital of the world with over 130 million people facing multidimensional poverty. Nigeria is in the grim reaper of a strangulating recession but can redeem herself via the untapped … Continue reading How Nigeria Can Boost Her Economy Through Agronomic Policies

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BUSINESS

Ventures Platform Appoints Additional Talents  

18th December 2022

  With new funds in its purse, Ventures Platform has strategically appointed more talents at the partnership and senior management levels. The VC firm has brought to its fold an accomplished entrepreneur, investor, and former Principal at pan-African VC firm, Novastar Ventures, Dotun Olowoporoku, as Managing Partner. Read more about Business Dotun’s addition to the … Continue reading Ventures Platform Appoints Additional Talents  

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BUSINESS

Pan-African Early-stage Firm, Ventures Platform, Closes $46 Million, Pan-African Fund

  One year after it closed its first round at $40 million in the pan-African investment fund, Ventures Platform, an early-stage firm, has today disclosed that it has closed its target fund at $46 million—above its initial target. Read more about Business The over-the-top fund had the participation of the world’s leading investors with a … Continue reading Pan-African Early-stage Firm, Ventures Platform, Closes $46 Million, Pan-African Fund

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TECH

How PropTechs in Nigeria Can Solve Housing Deficit

  PropTechs, or property technology companies, are emerging as a potential solution to Nigeria’s housing deficit. PropTechs use technology to streamline and improve the process of buying, selling, and managing real estate. By using technology, PropTechs can help to make the property market more efficient and accessible, which can in turn help to address the … Continue reading How PropTechs in Nigeria Can Solve Housing Deficit

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FinTech

Top 5 FinTech Trends To Watch Out For In 2023

  Fintech, or financial technology, is a rapidly growing industry that is transforming the way we manage our money and make financial transactions. In recent years, fintech has seen significant growth and disruption, and this trend is expected to continue in the coming years. Here are some key fintech trends to watch out for in … Continue reading Top 5 FinTech Trends To Watch Out For In 2023

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BUSINESS FinTech TECH

How To Upscale Your Fintech Startup

17th December 2022

  Starting and running a fintech startup can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but it can also be challenging. If you are looking to upscale your fintech startup, there are a few key things you can do to help achieve your goals.  Read more about FinTech Build Your Roots First, it’s important to focus … Continue reading How To Upscale Your Fintech Startup

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BUSINESS Real Estate

6 Proven Ways To Growing Your PropTech Startup

  Growing a PropTech startup can be challenging, but it is also a rewarding and exciting journey. Here are six key strategies that you can use to grow your PropTech startup: Read more about Real Estate Create Your Unique Value Proposition Have a clear and compelling value proposition. One of the most important things that … Continue reading 6 Proven Ways To Growing Your PropTech Startup

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