How to Apply for the FG’s ₦200 Billion Public Intervention Fund for Businesses
On April 22, 2024, the Federal Government of Nigeria announced the launch of a Public Intervention Fund for MSMEs and manufacturers in Nigeria. Through this initiative, loans and grants totalling ₦200 billion will be disbursed to qualified businesses which apply for them. Read more about Grants Publicly available information indicates that the funds will […]
How To Start Multiple Businesses at the Same Time
Starting multiple businesses simultaneously may seem like a daunting task, but with careful planning and a strategic approach, it can be a rewarding endeavour. If you’re considering the challenge of launching multiple businesses, here’s a simple guide to help you navigate this journey. Read more about Business Identify Your Passions and Skills Begin by […]
Essential Licenses for Nigerian Businesses
According to the World Bank’s latest Ease of Doing Business report, Nigeria ranks 131st out of 190 countries, reflecting a positive shift from its previous position of 146th in the 2019 report. This improvement can be attributed, in part, to the government’s efforts to streamline the business registration process and enhance the overall regulatory […]
Creating Collaborative Ecosystems for Fintech Startups
Fintech startups have been revolutionizing the financial industry in recent years. They have been leveraging technology to create innovative products and services that meet the needs of customers in a more efficient and convenient way than traditional financial institutions. However, despite the potential of fintech startups to disrupt the industry, they often face challenges […]
5 Things Businesses Should Do Before the 2023 Elections
As the 2023 federal legislative and presidential elections draw closer, Nigerians are starting to plan for the momentous day. They are stocking up on household supplies and making sure that they have all the basic items they’ll need to get by. And you should too. Read more about Business If you’re a business owner, […]
7 Things Businesses Need to Prepare For 2023
Generally, 2022 was a rough year for both big and small businesses in Nigeria and across the world. Many events shaped the year, especially the Russian-Ukrainian war, the subsequent rise in gas prices and the fall of crypto among other events. Experts in World Bank and JP Morgan have warned that the economic outlook […]
Savvy Partners With Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) To Train Kenyan Entrepreneurs
Today, Savvy announces its partnership with Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), the apex organization of the private sector in Kenya, which supports Kenyan businesses with opportunities for training, networking, financial linkages, mentorship and coaching, access to markets, value chains, and access to investment opportunities. The partnership between Savvy and KEPSA is through the AJIRA […]
How Businesses Can Generate Profits by Adopting Consistent Cash Flow Mechanisms
There are many reasons why companies fail, and one reason for failure in business is the lack of funds, the exchange of money for the goods or services provided. There is no point in having a great product when its market value is zero, sooner or later, the competition for market share would shift to those […]
Apply For The HerMeNow Accelerator 2022 For Women-Led Businesses
Applications are currently open for the HerMeNow Accelerator, a program that’ll help women-led enterprises from across Africa and the Middle East with skills training and funding that’ll enable them to strengthen their operations. Read more about Opportunities The HerMeNow Accelerator will provide training support to 30 women-led social enterprises in its sprint phase, and technical […]
Sidebrief Helps Businesses Enter African Markets
Up until 2013, African startups weren’t too keen on expanding to other African countries and the international space. A major reason for this is that Africa is fragmented and this poses a challenge for global companies looking to enter the African market. Also, there was no single platform to access information on how to enter the […]
How Nigerian FinTech Companies Can Help Businesses Overcome Cross-Border Payments Challenge
Nigeria is a strong FinTech hub. Its digital ecosystem and landscape are quite impressive compared to other regions. However, there are prevailing challenges faced by startups, especially emerging ones. One of such is cross-border payments for SMEs. Startups that get involved in cross-border payments have improved the lives of SMEs in Nigeria. When compared with […]
Vendease, The Online Market Place For African Food Businesses
Food procurement by hotels and small and mid-sized restaurants in Nigeria is not only a complex process to manage but also challenging. The process is structured in a way that a business can easily run out of money or have ample savings. Most restaurants don’t have access to deal directly with farmers to get better deals […]
SudoAfrica Helps Businesses In Africa In The Issuance Of Debit Cards
A Nigerian Fintech startup Sudo Africa has raised $3.7 million pre-seed to build its card-issuing API for developers and businesses in Nigeria. The pre-seed round was led by San Francisco-based Global Founders Capital (GFC) with participation from venture capitals like Picus Capital, Lofty Inc Capital, Rallycap Ventures, Kepple Africa, Berrywood Capital, ZedCrest, and Suya Ventures. […]
5 Tech Businesses You Can Start In 2022
The dot-com generation gave rise to the booming tech industry we have today. This boom has swept through Africa and has opened up several business opportunities for tech enthusiasts. Read more about Tech As with all successful tech companies, it all begins with an idea. While it can be hard to come up with a […]
4 Lessons Nigerian Businesses Can Learn From European Football Clubs To Increase Their Values And Followerships
Owning a football club is a big business. There is so much that happens behind the game of the round leather balls. Recently, we saw the owner of Chelsea FC, Roman Abramovic, put up his club for sale at a whooping sum of £3 billion. He had bought the club in 2003 for £140 […]
Apply For The Google Hustle Academy 2022 For Businesses And Startups
Applications are currently open for the Google Hustle Academy 2022. The program, which is designed for businesses and startups in Africa, is intended to train enterprises and their founders and help them scale their operations on the continent. Read more about Opportunities Startups selected from the pool of applicants will participate in a week-long […]