Technology

Veedez, a bookkeeping app, makes life easier for MSMEs.

Mama Joy always has difficulty finding out how much profit she makes from her groceries business. She neither has an idea if she was running at a loss nor making profits coupled with her daily expenditures. Stanz’s case is not any different as he always struggles calculating how much profit he makes from his sales. He also does not remember to restock some items in his store until customers come…
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Technology

Mobile device access is highlighted by MTN's 5G rollout.

The launch of the 5G network in Nigeria by MTN has put the spotlight on the need for the deployment of affordable mobile devices that are enabled to use it. Stakeholders in the telecommunications industry in Nigeria gathered on September 18 at MTN’s headquarters to witness…
Technology

Cellulant ex-employees mends its relationship co-founder, former employees speak out

On Tuesday 6 September 2022, Cellulant in a statement signed by Sam Kiruthu, Chairman of the board, said it has absolved Bolaji Akinboro of any misconduct during his time as the company’s CEO following internal investigations. BusinessDay has spoken exclusively to some Cellulants ex-employees and they alleged that the company has commenced settlement discussions with them but unfortunately…
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Markets

Sunlight unveils New Packaging for Masterbrand | See Photos from the Launch

Sunlight, a leading household brand from Unilever Nigeria, has unveiled a new, refreshed and exciting packaging for its range of products as a Masterbrand. The brand has also launched a new television commercial deeply rooted in its purpose – to support entrepreneurial Nigerian women in their desire to contribute more to their households and society. At the unveiling of the…
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StartupsTechnology

Jumia Brand Festival 2022: Here’s what to Expect

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…
StartupsTechnology

LifeBank, Bookings Africa & 21 Other Nigerian Startups Selected for the 2022 Google Black Founders Fund

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…
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