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 customers via various channels such as email, SMS, iMessage, Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, etc., and receive…
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 founder of investment firm, Future Africa, Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, has disclosed his company’s willingness to invest in small businesses operating in Nigeria, in a bid to assist their growth.
Aboyeji co-founded Flutterwave and Andela, leading them to become a…
Thepeer raises $2.1 million to connect businesses
June 28, 2022
As more African startups spring up to solve the myriad of problems on the continent, the issue of interoperability emerges. Fintech users, for example, want to complete transactions seamlessly without cycling through numerous options, and Thepeer believes it can solve that.
Today, the startup announces its seed round of $2.1 million, led by the Raba Partnership, an early investor in Flutterwave…
Nigerian health tech startup, Healthtracka, has raised $1.5 million in a seed funding round led by Hustle Fund and Ingressive Captial. Other participants in Healthtracka’s $1.5 million seed funding round include Flying Doctors and Alumni Angels Alliance
Co-founded by…
Carepay Nigeria Qualifies for Visa Everywhere Initiative
June 16, 2022
CarePay Nigeria joins four other startups from the CEMEA (Central Europe, Middle East, Africa) region for the Visa everywhere initiative. The innovative health tech startup is one of five finalists shortlisted from over a thousand applications received from all over the…
The Lagos State Government has said it will domesticate Nigeria Startup Bill in the state to fast-track the growth of the startup ecosystem in the country.
The Special Adviser on Innovation & Technology to Governor Babajide Sanwoolu, Tunbosun Alake, who disclosed this said that domesticating the law at the state level will help the country in its implementation.
According to him, Lagos State…
American business magazine, Forbes, has included two African-owned startups, Chipper Cash and Esusu, among 2022 Edition or Forbes Fintech 50.
The latest Forbes Fintech 50 winners were confirmed on the Forbes official website on Wednesday.
Ham Serunjogi and Maijid…
Jumia Launch e-Doctor Service On JumiaPay App
June 13, 2022
Jumia, the leading pan-African e-commerce platform, today announced the launch of e-doctor, a telemedicine service which aims at providing quality, affordable and digital real-time healthcare consultations in Nigeria.
Consumers will have access to a licensed doctor through…
NITDA Moves To Buy Nigerian Tech Startups
June 13, 2022
The Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy and its agencies like NITDA will work closely with Nigerian startups to ensure the procurement of technology solutions without going through unnecessary bureaucratic processes, an official said.
Upon approval by the Federal Executive Council recently, the National Information Technology Agency (NITDA) is billed to invite all startups to…