If there is anything everyone loves, it’s hearing that one can get something for free or at great discounts! Luckily, One of Nigeria’s leading e-commerce platforms, Jumia, is bringing the 2022 edition of the Brand Festival from September 12th to October 2nd, where you have the opportunity to shop from a wide range of authentic items at discounted prices.
Jumia has partnered with some of the…
LifeBank, Bookings Africa & 21 Other Nigerian Startups Selected for the 2022 Google Black Founders Fund
September 12, 2022
Google has selected 60 African startups for the second cohort of the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund (BFF).
Nigerian startups dominated the list, comprising 23 of the 60 chosen from across Africa. Kenya comes in second with 12 startups, followed by Rwanda with six.
TikTok partners with Think Wifi in South Africa to launch 50 new free WiFi hotspots
September 12, 2022
Social media platform, TikTok, has partnered with Think WiFi, a free public WiFi company, to launch 50 new free WiFi hotspots in South Africa as part of a pilot programme.
Why does it matter? There’s no doubt that the Internet provides endless opportunities for…
Pan-African IV Provider Smile Identity Launches their Inaugural State of KYC Report
August 19, 2022
August 16, 2022 – Smile Identity, the leading pan-African identity verification provider has today published its inaugural report on the State of KYC report H1 2022 where they delve into the different KYC processes as well as fraud trends they have noticed in Africa.
They are using their data to understand different trends across the continent and how these affect business, as well as…
Aidi, a female-led Venture Extends its Early-Stage Support Fund to $1.5 MillionAccelerator
August 19, 2022
Aidi, a female-led venture builder has announced an increase in its early-stage accelerator support fund to $1.5 Million. Aidi already supports over 200 founders across emerging markets, with notable names like Termii (YC W20), Payhippo (YC W21), Dash (Techstars 21), Raise…
The Nigeria Startup Bill passed the third reading in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, July 27, 2022.
This means the bill is getting closer to becoming law. Remember that the Senate approved the Nigeria Startup Bill on July 21, 2022.
That move came just a few months…
Pioneer solar-based internet service provider in West Africa, Tizeti Network Limited, is set to pay its shareholders its first dividend after it declared a dividend of N2.00 per share in respect of the financial year, ending December 31st, 2021. According to a statement by the company, the company has been profitable in three out of the last four years and all through the COVID-19 pandemic.
With…
The use of mobile applications in the corporate scene has evolved dramatically in the last decade. To connect with customers, begin and complete transactions, manage business data, finances, etc. business owners now rely largely on technology. Mobile applications are one of…
Simpu, a B2B SaaS startup, launched its all-in-one omnichannel inbox that allows businesses to communicate across various customer touchpoints on Wednesday, June 29, 2022.
The omnichannel inbox is considered the future of customer communications, allowing businesses to reach…
The Co-founder of GetEquity, Jude Dike, has reacted to allegations of illegal operation
June 30, 2022
The Co-founder of GetEquity, Jude Dike, has reacted to allegations that the company was operating an illegitimate business.
The company has come under public scrutiny in the last few days after reports emerged that it was providing crowdfunding services without approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
GetEquity was established to provide support for startups seeking seed…