Archives Tag: Startups

BUSINESS

Five Steps to Launching a Startup in Nigeria

April 19, 2022

Startups are the in-thing in the world of entrepreneurship. There’s something ‘cool’ about founding a venture, getting it all smartened up by technology, and scaling it up quickly. And if you’re luckier than most, you’ll cash in pretty handsomely before you exit from the business you’ve built. Alternatively, you could stay on and steer it … Continue reading Five Steps to Launching a Startup in Nigeria

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Events

Driving Business Growth & Profitability

April 19, 2022

“The Way To Get Started Is To Quit Talking And Begin Doing.” — Walt Disney Have you been thinking of launching your small business in 2019? Are you worried about how to scale your business from subsistence level to profits? Would you like to create products and services that sell out in your industry? Are … Continue reading Driving Business Growth & Profitability

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Events TECH Women

Tech Cabal Presents: ‘Tech Women Lagos’

April 19, 2022

At the core of every tech startup that has graced the front pages of every media outfit in the country, is a woman. Since the preliminary days of tech advancements across the world, the tech industry was always thought of as a man’s thing, mostly dominated by men who code. Today, however, that is no … Continue reading Tech Cabal Presents: ‘Tech Women Lagos’

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Events

StartUp Grind Lagos Hosts Tosin Ajibade

April 19, 2022

Startup Grind Lagos is hosting Tosin Ajibade, Founder of Olorisupergal Lagos (March 16th, 2019) – Startup Grind Lagos is set to host popular blogger, media personality and founder of Olorisupergal, Tosin Ajibade in March. Tosin will be speaking on how entrepreneurs can leverage influence in their industry. This event will also feature a Startup Clinic … Continue reading StartUp Grind Lagos Hosts Tosin Ajibade

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BUSINESS

Nigerian Startups Raised $178 Million from Investors in 2018

April 19, 2022

Nigerian startups continue to attract interest from investors, who are now staking more on them than at any other time in the short history of the country’s relatively young ecosystem. That’s what we can surmise from the Nigeria Startup Funding Report 2018, just recently put out by Techpoint Africa. The report indicates that a total … Continue reading Nigerian Startups Raised $178 Million from Investors in 2018

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BUSINESS Finance

Fin-Tech Startup PiggyBank, now known as PiggyVest

April 19, 2022

PiggyBank, the financial management tech startup is taking big leaps in 2019, stepping into new boundaries and exploring new possibilities in the fin-tech industry where it has garnered admirable influence. In a recently published blog post, PiggyBank announced it’ll be broadening its business coverage, moving from being just a savings product into a ‘robust financial … Continue reading Fin-Tech Startup PiggyBank, now known as PiggyVest

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BUSINESS

Nigeria is Now Africa’s Foremost Destination for Investment in Startups

April 19, 2022

Nigeria’s startups attracted more funding from investors in 2018 than ventures in other African countries. This was revealed in a report recently published by Disrupt Africa, an online medium tracking the progress of the continent’s startup scene. In what may be seen as a validation of the strides made by startups in the Nigerian tech … Continue reading Nigeria is Now Africa’s Foremost Destination for Investment in Startups

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BUSINESS Top 100 SMEs

ConnectNigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: The Nut Place

April 19, 2022

The idea for a packaged nut snacks and flour supplies store began to take shape in Chigozie Bashua’s mind in 2012, while she was on a visit to the United Kingdom. She had stopped by a nut store in London and was impressed by the products she found on its shelves. They were processed and … Continue reading ConnectNigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: The Nut Place

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Top 100 SMEs

Connect Nigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: Madecore Solar

April 19, 2022

Madecore Solar is a Nigerian solar energy company founded by Solar Storage Specialist Toba Adenaike. The company specializes in solar power generation, energy storage solutions, and providing energy investment plan for businesses and individuals. The business office is located in Ikeja, Lagos. Madecore Solar seeks to provide Nigerians with clean and reliable energy via its … Continue reading Connect Nigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: Madecore Solar

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BUSINESS

Growth & You: 5 Success Selling Tips Every Business Person Must Know

April 19, 2022

No matter what industry you operate in, no matter how wonderful your products and services may be and no matter how long you have been in business, getting your items in the hands of those who need them and are willing to pay the price is one major challenge that many businesses face. What worked … Continue reading Growth & You: 5 Success Selling Tips Every Business Person Must Know

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Awards

PHOTO SPEAK: Connect Nigeria Top 100 Emerging SMEs Gala

April 19, 2022

Connect Nigeria’s Top 100 Emerging SMEs were treated to an amazing time on 14th December 2018, at the Union Bank Stallion Plaza, 36 Marina, Lagos. Each entrepreneur received a Certificate of Achievement award from Connect Nigeria, in recognition of their laudable efforts in making it to the Top 100. The gala was a huge opportunity … Continue reading PHOTO SPEAK: Connect Nigeria Top 100 Emerging SMEs Gala

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BUSINESS

Connect Nigeria Top 100 Emerging SMEs Gala Speech – Uzo Anekwe

April 19, 2022

Speech By Uzo Anekwe given at the Connect Nigeria Top 100 Emerging SMEs Gala.   Good day Ladies and gentlemen, please permit me to stand on already existing protocols. I bring greetings from My MD/ CEO Mr Emeka Okafor, who is unavoidably absent, and from the Connect Nigeria family. I must start by commending all those … Continue reading Connect Nigeria Top 100 Emerging SMEs Gala Speech – Uzo Anekwe

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BUSINESS

Connect Nigeria Top 100 Emerging SMEs Gala

April 19, 2022

It was a big afternoon for entrepreneurs at the grand culmination of Connect Nigeria’s Top 100 Emerging SMEs challenge, which embodied a new beginning and a reinforced plan with partner organizations to fast-track the development of businesses that made it to our Top 100 list. At the prestigious gala hosted by Union Bank at the … Continue reading Connect Nigeria Top 100 Emerging SMEs Gala

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Top 100 SMEs

Connect Nigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: CFI Science and Tech Ltd

April 19, 2022

The greater majority of kids all around the world are in for nothing but fun. That necessity demands they study alongside playing as is one thing they continue to view as a burden. However, this is not so for most children who have been exposed to the fun side of learning. Needless to say is … Continue reading Connect Nigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: CFI Science and Tech Ltd

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Top 100 SMEs

Connect Nigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: Lucy Ng

April 19, 2022

There are usually some aspects of every event or occasion that most people look out for; some examples are the food, the ambience, and the gifts exchanged or souvenirs. The last serves as the specialty of ConnectNigeria’s Top 100 SMEs entrant: Lucy.ng. Lucy.ng is an online superstore for souvenirs, corporate gifts and promotional items, where … Continue reading Connect Nigeria’s Top 100 SMEs: Lucy Ng

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