You will agree that it is almost impossible for most smartphone users to focus on work or study without the urge of wanting to be connected to their phones, which often is a distraction triggered by social media.
On a global scale, research has it that 75.4% of smartphone users are experiencing the irrational fear of being without their smartphones, scientifically known as…
Stears, a Nigerian data startup, raises $3.3 million with the support of Mac VC and Serena Ventures.
October 12, 2022
Stears, a Nigerian data startup, has completed a $3.3 million seed round in order to grow throughout other African nations.
Leading the round was MaC Venture Capital. Additionally participating were Serena Ventures, the Luminate Fund of the Omidyar Group, Melo 7 Tech…
Jumia Brand Festival 2022: Here’s what to Expect
September 12, 2022
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…
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. Five of the selected startups are from South Africa, four from Uganda, and three from Ghana, and Cameroon. Ethiopia had two…
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…
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…
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 (500 Startups 21), Moni (YC S21), Bumpa and many more.
According to Toluoba Obademi (Head of operations & Investments)…
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 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 the most important aspects of current technology that is constantly changing how people shop and meet their requirements.