How Ruubby’s Joseph Ezekwem Is Solving Credit Scoring Problems for Nigerians

Connectnigeria.com sits with Joseph Ezekwem, founder and CEO of Ruuby as he shares what inspired him to launch Ruuby a platform that actively encourages users to build their credit scores. He further speaks on funding, business model and new

Gifty Introduces Platform for Building Digital Stores

Nigerian company Gifty has introduced a platform that enables merchants to establish a digital store where they can showcase their products and receive orders through direct messaging. The platform was founded in January 2022 by Victor Akpan (CEO), David

Flutterwave Cleared of Fraud Accusations

Flutterwave, a Nigerian fintech company, has been acquitted of money laundering charges that were made against it by the Kenyan Asset Recovery Agency (ARA) seven months ago. The charges resulted in a freeze of around $56.7 million in the

Lenda Raises $520,000 In Pre-seed Funding

  Lenda, a Nigerian fintech company providing financing to micro, small and informal retailers, has received $520,000 in pre-seed funding to accelerate its growth. The Lagos-based startup, founded in 2021, enables small businesses to quickly obtain affordable credit with no

Google Startup Accelerator for Women Founders

  Google is inviting applications from women founders in Africa. If you are female and have launched and currently run a startup that’s tackling one of the continent’s major challenges, here’s an opportunity for you to receive the technical support

Developing A FinTech Platform For Immigrants In Nigeria

  Developing a fintech platform for immigrants in Nigeria can be a promising venture, given the country’s large and growing immigrant population. This platform can cater to the unique financial needs of immigrants, such as currency exchange and remittances. To

FinTech And Diaspora Investment in the Nigerian Market

Fintech companies can play a significant role in helping Nigerians in the diaspora to invest in the Nigerian market by providing innovative and convenient investment solutions. Here are ten ways in which fintech can help: Read more about FinTech

P2P Lending Platforms and Nigerians in the Diaspora

A P2P lending platform for Nigerians in the diaspora aims to provide a convenient and secure platform for individuals to lend and borrow money. The platform utilizes technology to match lenders with borrowers and facilitate transactions. It offers an

10 FinTech Solutions for Nigerians in the Diaspora

  Nigerian diaspora refers to the large number of Nigerians who live outside the country, mainly in developed countries. They play a crucial role in the Nigerian economy, sending remittances and investing in businesses. With the rise of digital technologies

Why You Should Consider Launching a FinTech Startup in 2023

  FinTech—short for financial technology –is an industry on the rise. The companies in its domain are leveraging contemporary tech solutions to improve various aspects of finance, from payments to loaning, insurance and wealth management. And these are just the

Rise of Super-Apps in Africa and How to Develop One

Super apps are multi-functional, all-in-one mobile application that provides a range of services to their users. Super apps typically offer services such as communication, entertainment, finance, shopping, transportation, and more, all within a single platform. The goal of a

What You Should Know About Starlink

  SpaceX’s Starlink generated excitement in Nigeria after Elon Musk announced its arrival via tweet in May 2022. The fast internet speed offered by Starlink is a solution for Nigeria’s unreliable internet. It is popularly known that Technology has the

Olugbenga Agboola on Building a Functioning Fintech Company Across Africa

  The African fintech startup Flutterwave, which reached a valuation of $3 billion in February 2022, grew faster than many experts predicted. But founder and CEO Olugbenga “GB” Agboola wasn’t one of them. Read more about FinTech For Olugbenga Agboola,

Cleantech Opportunities In Nigeria

  Nigeria, with its large population and rapidly growing economy, has tremendous potential for CleanTech development. CleanTech refers to technologies and practices aimed at reducing the negative impact of human activities on the environment and promoting sustainability. The following are

7 Nigerian FinTech Startups to Watch Out for in 2023

  There’s much to look forward to in Nigeria’s FinTech space in 2023. As it continues to mature, we’ll see a number of players become more dominant in their segments, and witness the gradual but certain usurpation of leadership in

7 Ways Retail Outlets in Nigeria Can Utilise Mobile Apps

  Retail outlets in Nigeria, especially in urban areas, are increasingly turning to mobile apps to reshape the in-store shopping experience. These apps are helping retailers to better understand customer needs and preferences, improve the overall shopping experience, and increase

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