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The Access Bank/ART X Prize 2023/2024 for Early Career Artists
April 19, 2022
Access Bank and Art X are collaborating to offer valuable rewards to some of the best-emerging artists on the African and Diaspora scene. This prize has been instituted in order to shine a spotlight on the steadily evolving art space, and allow the public a peep into the present and future of Africa’s creative … Continue reading The Access Bank/ART X Prize 2023/2024 for Early Career Artists
The Path to Securing U.S. Funders for Your Nigerian Tech Startup
April 19, 2022
Securing funding is a critical milestone for any tech startup, and for Nigerian entrepreneurs operating in Nigeria, tapping into the U.S. funding ecosystem can provide invaluable opportunities for growth and expansion. However, the process of attracting U.S. funders can be challenging, given the geographical distance and differing business landscapes. In this guide, we will … Continue reading The Path to Securing U.S. Funders for Your Nigerian Tech Startup
7 Reasons Why You Should Invest in Nigeria’s PropTech Industry
April 19, 2022
Thanks to the smart work being done by practically-minded techies, the real estate sector is having many of its age-old problems solved. These entrepreneurs and teams of diverse talent are applying contemporary technologies to various aspects of the industry, thus birthing the relatively new segment known as PropTech. And this movement is starting to … Continue reading 7 Reasons Why You Should Invest in Nigeria’s PropTech Industry
Loomi Education: Winning Against the UK System
April 19, 2022
Alternative learning is designed for the Nigerian child in the diaspora who explores boundaries. With more people leaving the shores of Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa and other African countries for greener pastures, the terrain is changing for immigrant children who have to pick up their lives in a new country and under a different system … Continue reading Loomi Education: Winning Against the UK System
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10 Ways to Know If Your Startup Is Venture Capital (VC) Worthy
April 19, 2022
Venture capital (VC) is a type of private equity investment that provides funding to high-growth startups in exchange for ownership equity. VCs invest in startups that have the potential for high returns, but not all startups are VC-worthy. Here are ten ways to know if your startup is VC-worthy: Read more about Business Strong … Continue reading 10 Ways to Know If Your Startup Is Venture Capital (VC) Worthy
Flutterwave Partners With Africa FinTech Summit
April 19, 2022
Flutterwave has been named as the Lead FinTech Sponsor for the 2023 Africa FinTech Summit, which will take place on April 12, 2023, in Washington, D.C. Additionally, the summit will be held in an African city that will be disclosed in November 2023. Flutterwave’s sponsorship is timely as it has recently obtained licenses in … Continue reading Flutterwave Partners With Africa FinTech Summit
6 Nigerian Apps for Cross-Border Payments
April 19, 2022
There’s no shortage of inexpensive digital platforms supporting local transactions. But when it comes to cross-border payments, Nigerians have to part with significant fees just to send and receive money. Most of the better-known options for international transfers charge a good chunk of their users’ funds. Others offer services so limited, utilizing them can … Continue reading 6 Nigerian Apps for Cross-Border Payments
ADC Adopts Peter Obi For President
April 19, 2022
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
Nigerians Abroad: Creating A Successful Online Marketplace
April 19, 2022
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
Top 10 Nigerian Brands of 2022
April 19, 2022
Throughout the year 2022, Connect Nigeria has profiled some of Nigeria’s leading brands on a weekly basis. We have covered well-known names in various industries—finance, real estate, engineering, publishing, pharmaceuticals, and information technology, just to name a few. Our articles about them have explained the products and services they offer, and why they’re so … Continue reading Top 10 Nigerian Brands of 2022
Predictions For Startups in Africa in 2023
April 19, 2022
2023 is here. Experts, investors, and stakeholders in the African startup ecosystem are already predicting how the year 2023 is going to be judging from the past two years. 2022 had its ups and downs, especially in the area of funding for many startups other than FinTechs. In this article, I discuss the ten … Continue reading Predictions For Startups in Africa in 2023
6 Areas Nigerian Startups Should Consider Investing
April 19, 2022
Many startups receive funding without considering the areas they want to invest the funding into. Little wonder, even after receiving funding, they still fold up or fail to reach their potential. Indeed, many founders don’t know where to invest their funding. Most times, they often fall into the trap of believing everything is all … Continue reading 6 Areas Nigerian Startups Should Consider Investing
Flutterwave Launches $endmobile, Signs Tobi Amusan As Ambassador
April 19, 2022
Africa’s leading payments technology company, Flutterwave, launched its mobile app, $endmobile on Friday, 18th of November. The app will facilitate the faster and easier transfer of funds from the Diaspora to the African continent. Read more about Tech In a statement seen by Connect Nigeria, the FinTech giant also signed the Nigerian field and … Continue reading Flutterwave Launches $endmobile, Signs Tobi Amusan As Ambassador
Peter Obi Set To Begin Campus Tour
April 19, 2022
Following the end of the eight-month strike by striking varsity lecturers under the aegis of the Academic Staff Union of the University (ASUU), Peter Obi and his campaign team are set to visit university campuses nationwide to reach out to young Nigerians, many of who will be voting for the first time. Famed among … Continue reading Peter Obi Set To Begin Campus Tour
From Nigeria To The UK: Kora Expands Its Payments APIs
April 19, 2022
Earlier this year saw kora, a Nigerian payments infrastructure startup receive its commercial Payment Solution Service Provider (PSSP) license from the Central Bank of Nigeria. The PSSP licence is to drive its vision of powering payments across Africa. It is also in the process of obtaining the same licence in both Kenya and South Africa. … Continue reading From Nigeria To The UK: Kora Expands Its Payments APIs
