TECNO, an innovative technology brand with operations in over 70 markets globally, has inked a strategic 3-year partnership with Google on software that will further enhance the user experience and bring new dynamics to the smartphone market. The partnership will bring an optimized user experience for TECNO smartphones, where TECNO mobile devices will be at the forefront of delivering the latest…
CinderBuild emerges as Nigeria's e-commerce pioneer in the area of building and construction procurement.
December 11, 2022
For decades, the supply of building materials in Africa has been operated in a traditional procurement model, construction project managers traditionally spend significant time and effort managing multiple procurement conversations across different platforms for each item…
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…
Appzone Fintech Software Provider Group carves out "Qore" for digitizing banks from the existing business.
December 11, 2022
Appzone, the Pan African fintech software provider group, has announced that it is carving out its Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform from the existing business into a new business entity (named Qore), to better digitize banks across Africa, and facilitate the emergence of a fully automated and connected financial ecosystem.
Formerly a collection of four distinct business divisions,, the company…
Burna Boy is appointed by oraimo as a brand ambassador.
November 15, 2022
Nigerian Singer and Songwriter, Burna Boy has joined 2Baba as a brand ambassador for oraimo.
The multi-award winner revealed this update with a post via his Instagram account on the 10th of November, 2022.
The oraimo brand is Africa’s No.1 TWS and Smartwatch, so this is a…
Ranks Business Magazine, Founders Edition: Oluwatobi Odubanjo, CEO Pinkococco Empire
November 14, 2022
Ms. Oluwatobi Deborah Odubanjo, popularly known as PINKCOCCO, is a fashion entrepreneur, content creator, brand influencer, business consultant, and YouTuber. Oluwatobi has spent over 8 years as a serial entrepreneur and CEO of PinkHouse, a fashion retail brand, PinkUshers…
GOMYCODE Nigeria Launches New Lagos Flagship Hackerspace
November 11, 2022
GOMYCODE Nigeria, Africa’s leading edtech platform, announced that following the successful opening of its first hackerspace in January 2021, its new flagship hackerspace is opening up in a bigger location in Lagos, Nigeria.
The new hackerspace, located at 230 Herbert Macaulay, Alagomeji-Yaba, is a one of a kind architectural model. The new space is remarkable with its unique colors that …
Pillow, a crypto investing platform, raises $18 million in a new funding round as it rapidly grows in Nigeria.
October 14, 2022
Democratised access to digital assets is key to getting emerging market investors on a level playing field, giving them the opportunity to take control of their finances and battle the dual challenges of inflation and the rising costs of living. Helping them on this…
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…
Vendease, closes a $30 million Series A round
October 8, 2022
Vendease was established in 2019 by Wale Oyepeju, Gatumi Aliyu, Olumide Fayankin, and Tunde Kara to connect food businesses with suppliers.
However, the company soon ran into other difficulties, including sluggish delivery and quality control issues.
The company began developing a full-payment, logistics, storage, and inventory management system to manage the flow of food supplies from one point…