| Date | Title | Description |
| 08.09.2025 | AI in Africa to top $16.5B by 2030: Mastercard explores path for continued digital transformation | Mastercard has today released its latest whitepaper, Harnessing the transformative power of AI in Africa, a pan-African study of the continent’s readiness, opportunity and roadmap for responsible artificial intelligence (AI) adoption. The w... |
| 08.12.2021 | Techpoint Awards 2021: And the nominees are… | Share this article:
[Updated on December 15, 2021]: Payourse requested to be removed as a finalist in The Most Outstanding Crypto Exchange category.
[Updated on December 14, 2021]: The Most Outstanding Logistics Startup 2021 was renamed Mos... |
| 30.08.2020 | Techpoint Awards 2020: Complete list of winners and Hall of Fame inductees | Share this article:
Editor’s note [Updated on September 18, 2020]: Following GIG Logistics’ request to exercise its legal rights, the company has been removed from the finalists in the Logistics Category of the Awards.
On January 1, 2020, T... |
| 18.03.2020 | Here are the nominees for Techpoint Nigerian Startup Awards 2020 | Share this article:
Editor’s note [Updated on September 18, 2020]: In accordance with GIG Logistics’ request following the decision to exercise its legal rights, the company has been removed from the finalists in the Logistics Category of t... |
| 12.12.2019 | French VC firm Partech is fishing for innovation in Africa’s informal economy | A year ago, venture capital fund Partech Africa gained attention following its investments in two promising African startups. South Africa’s Yoco provides portable point-of-sale machines to merchants, without contracts or monthly fees. Trad... |
| 05.04.2019 | Nigeria’s Kudi Raises $5.8 million in Funding Round from Partech | Kudi, a Nigerian fintech startup has raised $5.8 million in a recent round of funding from Partech. This number is as a result of a US Securities and Exchange Commission filing made on the 18th of March, 2019.
Tidjane Deme, General Partner ... |
| 18.02.2019 | Techpoint will host the largest technology conference in West Africa this June — Techpoint Inspired | Share this article:
We are in an era where technology is an inevitable part of our daily lives. With increasing internet penetration in Africa, there is a glimmer of hope that Africa won’t be left out. It is rather germane that Africa doesn... |
| 22.01.2019 | These are the companies backing Techpoint Build West Africa 2019 | Share this article:
We are grateful for the dedication and generosity of our family of sponsors, some of whom have been with us since the first edition, last year.
This is more than just a list of brands, it is a community of corporations a... |
| 11.01.2019 | Here is the agenda for Techpoint Build West Africa 2019 | Share this article:
In exactly 15 days from today, on the 26th of January, 2019, over 5000 people (startups and small businesses) will gather at the Landmark Event Centre for Techpoint Build West Africa 2019.
If you are yet to get on board,... |
| 12.12.2018 | Exhibit at the largest startup event in West Africa — Techpoint Build 2019 | Share this article:
Techpoint Build is the largest conference and exhibition that connects the startup and SME community with all industries.
In January, we hosted the first edition of Techpoint Build and it was a success. The impact it had... |
| 29.10.2018 | Prepare to meet the Techpoint team in Akure, Ife, Ibadan and Abeokuta | Share this article:
Techpoint Innovation Tour 2018 (South-Western Nigeria edition) will kick off on Sunday 4th, November 2018.
There is an opportunity for startups, entrepreneurs and tech enthusiasts in the following regions to engage the T... |
| 08.10.2018 | Hello South-West Nigeria, #TechpointTours is coming to you | Share this article:
Our mission at Techpoint.africa has always been to take tech mainstream. In the last two years, we have set out to search for innovations all over the country through the Techpoint Innovation Tour initiative. The purpose... |
| 18.09.2018 | Participez au plus grand événement des startup en Afrique de l’Ouest — Techpoint Build 2019 | Share this article:
En 2016, Mark Zuckerberg s’est rendu en Afrique et a affirmé avec audace que “l’avenir sera construit en Afrique”. En effet, de nombreux acteurs étrangers parient gros sur le continent, d’autant plus qu’une partie import... |
| 17.09.2018 | Be part of the largest startup event in West Africa — Techpoint Build 2019 | Share this article:
In 2016, Mark Zuckerberg visited Africa and made an audacious claim that “the future will be built in Africa”. Indeed, many foreign players are betting big on the continent, especially as a sizeable part of the next bill... |
| 11.06.2018 | Weekly Tech Events #22: forLoop Abeokuta, Hardware Nigeria meetup and others | Share this article:
This week is loaded with events you don’t want to miss. We have curated a list of tech events that will interest you. They are coming up on or between Monday, 11th June 2018 to Monday, 18th June 2018. forLoop Abeokuta
fo... |
| 04.06.2018 | Weekly Tech Events #21: Techpoint Pitch Friday, Eastern Tech Expo and others | Share this article:
This week is loaded with events you don’t want to miss. We have curated a list of tech events that will interest you. They are coming up on or between Monday, 4th June 2018 to Monday, 11th June 2018. Techpoint Pitch Frid... |
| 28.05.2018 | Weekly Tech Events #20: Techpoint Inspired 2018, Google IO Extended and others | Share this article:
This week is loaded with events you don’t want to miss. We have curated a list of tech events that will interest you. They are coming up on or between Monday, 28th May 2018 to Monday, 4th June 2018. Techpoint Inspired 20... |
| 21.05.2018 | Weekly Tech Events #19: Techpoint Inspired, Augmented Lagos and others | Share this article:
This week is loaded with events you don’t want to miss. We have curated a list of tech events that will interest you. They are coming up on or between Monday, 21st May 2018 to Monday, 28th May 2018. Techpoint Inspired 20... |
| 14.05.2018 | Weekly Tech Events #18: Techfest 2018, TechHer Meetup and others | Share this article:
This week is loaded with events you don’t want to miss. We have curated a list of tech events that will interest you. They are coming up on or between Monday, 14th May 2018 to Monday, 21st May 2018. TechFest 2018
Nigeria... |
| 07.05.2018 | Weeky Tech Events #18: Techpoint Pitch Friday, Imo Startup Weekend and others | Share this article:
This week is loaded with events you don’t want to miss. We have curated a list of tech events that will interest you. They are coming up on or between Monday, 7th May 2018 to Monday, 14th May 2018. Techpoint Pitch Friday... |
| 30.04.2018 | Weekly Tech Events #17: SHE CAN, Figma MeetUp and others | Share this article:
This week is loaded with events you don’t want to miss. We have curated a list of tech events that will interest you. They are coming up on or between Monday, 30th April 2018 to Monday, 7th May 2018. Lunch & Learn
In... |
| 23.04.2018 | Weekly Tech Events #16: Startup Grind, FCMB Q&A and others | Share this article:
This week is loaded with events you don’t want to miss. We have curated a list of tech events that will interest you. They are coming up on or between Monday, 23rd April 2018 to Monday, 30th April 2018. Breakfast Chat wi... |
| 16.04.2018 | Weekly Tech Events #15: Global Azure Bootcamp, Lagos Blockchain Hackathon and others | Share this article:
This week is loaded with events you don’t want to miss. We have curated a list of tech events that will interest you. They are coming up on or between Monday, 16th April 2018 to Monday, 23rd April 2018. Meet and Greet wi... |
| 09.04.2018 | Weekly Tech Events #14: Techpoint Pitch Friday, Laravel Meetup and others | Share this article:
This week is loaded with events you don’t want to miss. We have curated a list of tech events that will interest you. They are coming up on or between Monday, 9th April 2018 to Monday, 16th April 2018. Introducing Techpo... |
| 05.04.2018 | Meet the speakers and panellists at Techpoint Inspired 2018 | Share this article:
In 2017, we hosted more than 1,200 tech enthusiasts at the maiden edition of Techpoint Inspired. This year, we are taking it to a whole new level; Techpoint Inspired will convene industry leaders, futurists, innovators a... |
| 02.04.2018 | Weekly Tech Events #13: Mest Africa Session, Coinfest Nigeria 2018 and others | Share this article:
This is a new month, and this week is loaded with events you don’t want to miss. We have curated a list of tech events that will interest you. They are coming up on or between Monday, 2nd April 2018 to Monday, 9th April ... |
| 26.03.2018 | Weekly Tech Events #12: Startup Grind, Startup Parapo and others | Share this article:
This week is loaded with events you don’t want to miss. We have curated a list of tech events that will interest you. They are coming up on or between Monday, 26th March 2018 to Monday, 2nd April 2018. Startup Grind
Star... |
| 19.03.2018 | Weekly Tech Events #11: Ibadan Blockchain conference, Web developers connect and others | Share this article:
This week is loaded with events you don’t want to miss. We have curated a list of tech events that will interest you. They are coming up on or between Monday, 19th March 2018 to Monday, 26th March 2018. Biz Dev for Found... |
| 11.12.2017 | Weekly Tech Events #50: TEA Summit, Hult Prize and others | Share this article:
This week is loaded with events you don’t want to miss. We have curated a list of tech events that will interest you. They are coming up on or between Monday, 11th December 2017 to Monday, 18th December 2017. Tech Enterp... |
| 04.12.2017 | Weekly Tech Events #49: #TPAMA Live Session, JOOMLADAY and others | Share this article:
This week is loaded with events you don’t want to miss. We have curated a list of tech events that will interest you. They are coming up on or between Monday, 4th December 2017 to Monday,11th December 2017.
On this final... |
| 27.11.2017 | Weekly Tech Events # 48: #TPAMA Live Session, Breakfast 360, Legal 101 and others | Share this article:
This week is loaded with events you don’t want to miss. We have curated a list of tech events that will interest you. They are coming up on or between Monday, 27th November 2017 to Monday, 4th December 2017. Breakfast @ ... |
| 20.11.2017 | Why you should register for Pitch Storm at Techpoint Build | Share this article:
If you run an early-stage startup that uses technology to solve basic problems in Nigeria, Techpoint Build provides a great platform to introduce your company to the world.
Nine early-stage startups will be shortlisted t... |
| 20.11.2017 | Weekly Tech Events #47: StartUp Grind, AiMP November Women Series and others | Share this article:
This week is loaded with events you don’t want to miss. We have curated a list of tech events that will interest you. They are coming up on or between Monday, 20th November 2017 to Monday, 27th November 2017. Startup Gri... |
| 13.11.2017 | Weekly Tech Events #46: #TechpointTours Uyo Meetup, Startup Grind and others | Share this article:
This week is loaded with events you don’t want to miss. We have curated a list of tech events that will interest you. They are coming up on or between Monday, 13th November 2017 to Monday, 20th November 2017. Techpoint I... |
| 06.11.2017 | Weekly Tech Events #45: #TechpointTours, StartUp South and others | Share this article:
This week is loaded with events you don’t want to miss. We have curated a list of tech events that will interest you. They are coming up on or between Monday, 6th November 2017 to Monday, 13th November 2017. Techpoint In... |
| 30.10.2017 | Weekly Tech Events #44: Techpoint AMA, Teens Code Conference and others | Share this article:
This week is loaded with events, you don’t want to miss out. We have curated a list of tech events that will interest you. They are coming up on or between Monday, 30th October 2017 to Monday, 6th November 2017. Teens Co... |
| 23.10.2017 | Weekly Tech Events #43: Startup Grind, LeadSpace Happy Hour and others | Share this article:
This week is loaded with events, you don’t want to miss out. We have curated a list of tech events that will interest you. They are coming up on or between Monday, 23rd October 2017 to Monday, 30th October 2017. Startup ... |
| 16.10.2017 | Weekly Tech Events #42: CodeStars, React Summit 2017 and others. | Share this article:
This week is loaded with events, you don’t want to miss out. We have curated a list of tech events that will interest you. They are coming up on or between Monday, 16th October 2017 to Monday, 23rd October 2017. CodeStar... |
| 09.10.2017 | Weekly Tech Events #41: Big Data Economy Summit, BTNG meetup and others | Share this article:
This week is loaded with events, you don’t want to miss out. We have curated a list of tech events that will interest you. They are coming up on or between Monday, 9th October 2017 to Monday, 16th October 2017. Big Data ... |
| 02.10.2017 | Weekly Tech Events #40: Legal 101, Muslim Developer Meetup and others | Share this article:
This week is loaded with events, you don’t want to miss out. We have curated a list of tech events that will interest you. They are coming up on or between Monday, 2nd October 2017 to Monday, 9th October 2017. Thank Tech... |
| 25.09.2017 | Weekly Tech Events #39: forLoop Lagos, Android Developers Meetup, Startup GRIND and others | Share this article:
This week is loaded with events, you don’t want to miss out. We have curated a list of tech events that will interest you. They are coming up on or between Monday, 25th September 2017 to Monday, 2nd October. Muslim Softw... |
| 18.09.2017 | Weekly Tech Events #38: forLoop women meetup, Lagos Startup Week and others | Share this article:
This week is loaded with events, you don’t want to miss out. We have curated a list of tech events that will interest you. They are coming up on or between Monday, 18th September 2017 to Monday, 25th September. The MeetU... |
| 11.09.2017 | Weekly Tech Events #37: StartConFest17,Demo Day 2, Developers meetup and others | Share this article:
This week is loaded with events, you don’t want to miss out. We have curated a list of tech events that will interest you. They are coming up on or between Monday, 11th September 2017 to Monday, 18th September. StartConF... |
| 04.09.2017 | Weekly Tech Events #36: StartConFest17, WOMENpreneurs Program and others | Share this article:
How is the holiday going? We have curated a list of tech events that will interest you. They are coming up on or between Monday, 4th September 2017 to Monday, 11th September. StartConFest17
Spurred on by its previous suc... |
| 01.09.2017 | 10 qualities every startup CEO should have | Share this article:
Being a startup CEO is often times not a natural ability. In the age-old debate on whether leaders are born or made, a school of thought suggests that leaders are made and it takes conscious effort to cultivate certain t... |
| 28.08.2017 | Weekly Tech Events: Mest Masterclass, Demo Day 2 and others | Share this article:
This week is loaded with events all over Nigeria and we have curated a list of tech events that will interest you. They are coming up on or between Monday, 28th August 2017 to Monday, 4th September 2017. MEST Lagos Maste... |
| 21.08.2017 | Weekly Tech Event #34: Owerri Meetup, The Boardroom and others | Share this article:
This week is loaded with events all over Nigeria and we have curated a list of tech events that will interest you. They are coming up on or between Monday, 21st August 2017 to Monday, 28th August 2017. Owerri Tech Meetup... |
| 14.08.2017 | Weekly Tech Events #33: StartUP Nigeria, TEDx Yaba and others | Share this article:
This week is loaded with events all over Nigeria and we have curated a list of tech events that will interest you. They are coming up on or between Monday, 14th August 2017 to Monday, 21st August 2017. StartUp Nigeria
By... |
| 09.08.2017 | Leadspace Ojodu: More than a co-working space | Share this article:
When I heard Leadspace was opening a new space at Ojodu Berger, I almost assumed they were packing shop from Yaba and joining the never-ending list of businesses moving out of Yaba. The moment I stepped into the new buil... |
| 07.08.2017 | Weekly Tech Events #32: Kantar Fintech Summit, TEDx Yaba and others | Share this article:
This week is loaded with events all over Nigeria and we have curated a list of tech events that will interest you. They are coming up on or between Monday, 7th August 2017 to Monday, 14th August 2017. Blockchain & Cr... |
| 31.07.2017 | Weekly Tech Events #31: Africa Data Place, Club Creat8 and others | Share this article:
This week is loaded with events all over Nigeria and we have curated a list of tech events that will interest you. They are coming up between Monday, 31st July, and Monday, 7th August 2017. Africa Data Place
Afrika Data ... |
| 24.07.2017 | Weekly Tech Events #30: ICTEL 2017, NMC Conference and other events | Share this article:
The week is loaded with so many events all over Nigeria and we have curated a list of tech events that will interest you. They are coming up between Monday, 24th July, and Monday, 31st July 2017. ICTEL 2017
ICTEL Expo 20... |
| 17.07.2017 | Weekly Tech Events #29: Boardroom, Fintech Summit and other events | Share this article:
This week we are looking all over Nigeria and have curated a list of tech events that will interest you. They are coming up between Monday, 17th July, and Monday, 24th July 2017. The Boardroom July Edition
The Boardroom ... |
| 13.07.2017 | Register for LCCI’s Hack4Good hackathon in Lagos | Share this article:
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) is announcing the 3rd edition of its Information Communication and Telecommunication “ICTEL” expo scheduled for the 25th to 27th of July, 2017. The expo will kick off wit... |
| 12.07.2017 | A new e-library just launched along Herbert Macaulay, Yaba [PHOTOS] | Share this article:
Yesterday, the Herbert Macaulay Library (YouRead) was re-opened. The initiative by the Lagos State Government in collaboration with GTBank to revitalise the defunct library is laudable. The library, which was built in th... |
| 10.07.2017 | Weekly Tech Events #28: Stack Conference 2017 and other events | Share this article:
This week we are looking all over Nigeria and have curated a list of tech events that will interest you. They are coming up between Monday, 10th July, and Monday, 17th July 2017.
Stack Conference 2017
First on the list i... |
| 03.07.2017 | Weekly Tech Events #27: TechPlus 2017, Open Data day and others | Share this article:
This is a new month, new week and we off to a good start. This week, we have curated a list of tech events that will interest you. They are happening from Monday, 3rd July to Monday, 10th July 2017. TechPlus 2017
TechPlu... |
| 28.06.2017 | Computer Village group launches unified database to track stolen phones | Share this article:
The Computer and Allied Product Dealers Association of Nigeria (CAPDAN), a trade association of Ikeja Computer Village market traders, has collaborated with a software company to develop a web portal which enables the tr... |
| 23.06.2017 | TLcom Capital announces $40m seed fund for African tech startups | Share this article:
Given her impressive track record as the former Minister of Communication Technology, when news broke of Dr. Omobola Johnson’s appointment as the lead general partner for TLcom Capital’s Lagos arm, we were elated.
Founde... |
| 22.06.2017 | Why there will be many more billionaire-kidnappers like Evans | Share this article:
In 2016, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed that the FCT and Lagos State reported a total of 58,566 crime cases. In Lagos State alone, 246 persons were murdered, 542 vehicles stolen and 486 armed robbery su... |
| 21.06.2017 | Opportunities Weekly: Check out opportunities this week | Share this article:
Looking for an opportunity? Go through this list of available opportunities and be sure to apply for any you are interested in.
StartUp Battlefield Africa
The African continent is rich with diversity – in language, cultu... |
| 16.06.2017 | Lagos State and the private sector: A blend of opportunities in entrepreneurship | Share this article:
The Lagos State Government unveiled the Ready Set Work (RSW) training initiative yesterday. The RSW training is an internship program designed for 12,000 students in their final and penultimate years in tertiary institut... |
| 14.06.2017 | Opportunities Weekly: Check out new opportunities this week | Share this article:
In today’s world, startups and individuals face various challenges as they grow their businesses. One major setback has always been funding. This week, we have curated a list of opportunities for funding and expect you t... |
| 13.06.2017 | Code Lagos: Another failed promise? | Share this article:
Last year, the Lagos State Government unveiled “Code Lagos” a computer programming initiative for students. According to Akinwunmi Ambode the Lagos State Governor, the initiative is geared towards meeting the ever increa... |
| 09.06.2017 | Nigerian engineer reckons he can end power outages by harnessing lightning for electricity | Share this article:
Power has been a major issue for decades in Nigeria and we are yet to get a solution. Before now, the general expectation was that the privatisation and deregulation of the power sector would usher in a lasting solution ... |
| 05.06.2017 | Over 30 memorable quotes from Techpoint Inspired | Share this article:
Techpoint Inspired is an annual convergence of startup founders, career professionals and policy makers to foster conversations around the radical transformation of the Nigerian and, by extension, African economy.
The ma... |
| 24.05.2017 | Techpoint Inspired: Meet the moderators | Share this article:
With 4 days to go to Techpoint Inspired, we are pleased to introduce our moderators for the event. The moderators will be tasked with ensuring sessions are timely and facilitating questions and answers. Meet our moderato... |
| 22.05.2017 | Hurdles, challenges and wins; what makes a startup tick | Share this article:
Have you ever wondered what makes a startup tick, but never had the chance to ask or talk to the right person? Do not worry, we have got you covered. Techpoint Inspired is an arena where startup founders will be able to ... |
| 20.05.2017 | Building the Nigerian tech ecosystem: The role of mentorship in entrepreneurship | Share this article:
If you listen to Emeka Okoye talk about Nigeria’s tech ecosystem, you may wonder if he has a beef with the new generation of tech players but he doesn’t. Rather, he is passionate about the ecosystem.
The debate on whethe... |
| 17.05.2017 | Live photos from Mobile West Africa 2017 Day 1 | Share this article:
Mobile West Africa is without a doubt one of the biggest annual tech events in Nigerian. Mobile West Africa 2017 kicked off today, with over 60 contributors who are scheduled to speak for the next two days.
Here are some... |
| 16.05.2017 | Register to volunteer at Techpoint Inspired | Share this article:
Do you want to network, meet business leaders and have a chance to listen to life changing sessions? If your answer is yes, then we have the perfect opportunity for you.
Techpoint Inspired is billed for the 29th of May 2... |
| 11.05.2017 | What it takes to build a business from scratch | Share this article:
Are you trying to build a business from scratch? And this doesn’t mean just flying around with ideas to make quick cash. The challenges are endless and one needs to be well prepared to weather the storms ahead as a start... |
| 09.05.2017 | CcHub launches Diaspora Challenge for UK-based African entrepreneurs | Share this article:
We often complain about the lack of original solutions to African problems.
But while many entrepreneurs blatantly copy and paste Western solutions without considering the nuances of the terrain, some have good ideas to ... |
| 05.05.2017 | Inside Andela’s new Nigeria HQ — EPIC Tower | Share this article:
On the 16th of January 2017, the Andela Nigeria corporate office moved headquarters from Yaba to a new 5-floor building along Ikorodu Road, dubbed the EPIC Tower.
The move reignited debates about the fate of the Yaba tec... |
| 02.05.2017 | The future of Nigeria lies in technology — Richard Quest | Share this article:
Nigeria has played host to several international media and business personalities. The most recent being the visit of popular CNN veteran broadcaster, Richard Quest.
Richard Quest arrived in Nigeria last week to showcase... |
| 11.04.2017 | How Nigerian banks are stifling entrepreneurship | Share this article:
We all need banks, but not everyone understands the role they play in the economy. Banks are meant to keep people’s monies safe, conduct transactions such as transfers and issue out loans. In recent years, with the advan... |
| 31.03.2017 | Flashback Friday: 5 movies that will re-inspire you | Share this article:
Have you ever walked into the movies and came out inspired, like a totally different person? We all know that this occasional dose of chill is needed, especially after a hard working week and you need more than sleep to ... |
| 29.03.2017 | Just before you get to the pitching table | Share this article:
Raising capital/funds has always been a major concern when starting a business. This is why majority look to getting in touch with foreign and local investors for seed funds.
Most times you only get 10 minutes (or less) ... |
| 21.03.2017 | Know your numbers as a startup owner | Share this article:
When the founder of a startup shuts down her or his business, it’s likely that these founders are reluctant to tell the rest of the world what went wrong. We have heard of startups fail in Nigeria. For those who have the... |
| 10.03.2017 | 5 reasons why people are not buying from you | Share this article:
Businesses, especially startups spend a lot of time and money marketing their product. But most of them still don’t make as much as expected. A lot of factors need to be considered before making a purchase, which means t... |
| 28.02.2017 | Building a credible brand as a startupper | Share this article:
We all have bought something or used a service we regretted afterwards. As a result of countless negative buying experience, people are sceptical, suspicious about making decisions with products and services except they ... |
| 24.02.2017 | 7 events you cannot afford to miss at Social Media Week Lagos 2017 | Share this article:
The 2017 Edition of Social Media Week Lagos will kick off on Monday, the 27th of this month. These are happy times again for those who enjoyed last year’s event and have been looking forward to the current one. For the u... |
| 13.02.2017 | Date a techie; we break laptop screens not hearts | Share this article:
There is a myth that techies are not fun to be with and as such don’t usually engage in any relationship. They hold back, fixated on their laptops all day, married to their work.
Indeed some are guilty of such extremes. ... |
| 08.02.2017 | Kudi AI is putting a human feel to online payments in Nigeria | Share this article:
Editor’s note: This article was repurposed from Consumer, our consumer-focused child platform. Visit consumer.techpoint.ng for more articles like this.
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Growing up, we encountered various difficulties in paying fo... |
| 07.02.2017 | How to manage your team as a startup | Share this article:
The structure of a startup can be decentralised into groups for the company’s optimum performance. This means that the overall performance of your company is based on the performance of the smaller groups within the comp... |
| 07.02.2017 | 5 crucial sources of funding for upcoming businesses | Share this article:
Raising capital has always been an issue when starting a business. One of the biggest mistakes you can ever make in starting a business is to do so without any source of funding. If you are still looking for funding sour... |
| 31.01.2017 | How to steadily grow your small business in a recession | Share this article:
Obviously, a recession means hard times and the process of recovery for a lot of people looks close to impossible. Fortunately last year, the tech sector reached major milestones, defying all odds in the current recessio... |
| 26.01.2017 | Top 5 Commercial Banks that Nigerian SMEs can bank on | Share this article:
In developed countries, there has been a significant economic growth with the proliferation of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). It is such a shame that the Nigerian government and banks are not maximizing the... |
| 20.01.2017 | 30 Online business tools that would aid your Startup | Share this article:
Trying to build a business from scratch could be very difficult especially when you have limited funds. It is no more business as usual with the help of some tools during the bootstrap stage. If starting has always been ... |
| 20.01.2017 | 4 practical business lessons from ‘The Wedding Party’ | Share this article:
In December 2016, The Wedding Party was released and ever since people haven’t stopped talking about it. And it’s not difficult to see why; the movie grossed over ₦36 million, in its first 3 days, and over ₦200 million b... |
| 17.01.2017 | Charting the path towards revamping Nigeria’s telecoms sector | Share this article:
In recent times, there has been a lot of conversation around the degeneration of the telecommunications sector, despite many indications that the sector has fostered growth.
In 2016, even with the recession alarms, the t... |
| 13.01.2017 | 10 things to consider before starting your business in 2017 | Share this article:
This is a new year, and there is the tendency for a lot of individuals to want to start their own business. However starting a business/company could be very challenging especially owing to the fact that we are not taugh... |
| 06.01.2017 | 4 ways to spot a Techie from afar | Share this article:
Understanding the fact that the life of a techie looks complex and we, trying to make the very best out of our identity as a techie, can be daunting. We like to leave a simple but rather “nerdy” life and the society does... |
| 22.12.2016 | 4 reasons not to start your own business in 2017 | Share this article:
With the alarming rate of unemployment, young individuals are beginning to look for alternative routes to making money. One of which is the new rave “I want to start my own business or company”.
It is shocking to see how... |
| 12.12.2016 | 5 headaches tech startups face | Share this article:
Technology seems to be the industry of choice for many of today’s aspiring business owners in Nigeria. It’s a broad, fast-growing field that attracts investors and venture capitalists, and if you succeed, the payout pote... |
| 02.12.2016 | How to Work Smart and Live More | Share this article:
I imagine that, like me, you say that you never have enough time and that you just cannot cope with dozens of things that stop at the buck of your table. You don’t find it difficult to tell everyone I am “very very” busy... |
| - | Nigeria’s Kudi Raises $5.8 million in Funding Round from Partech | Kudi, a Nigerian fintech startup has raised $5.8 million in a recent round of funding from Partech. This number is as a result of a US Securities and Exchange Commission filing made on the 18th of March, 2019.
Tidjane Deme, General Partner ... |
