Following a recent survey conducted on start-ups and investors in Nigeria, the UK- Nigeria Tech Hub plans to launch intervention programmes to support Nigeria’s Tech eco-system. According to a statement from the British High Commission in Nigeria, the objective of the survey was to understand how COVID-19 has affected early-stage start-up revenue, growth, fundraising, and […]
Read MoreOjaExpress, a digital platform that allows users to shop online for ethnic, cultural and religious ingredients, has gained acceptance into the Techstars Kansas City accelerator, gaining access to $120,000 in seed funding and additional support. OjaExpress works with independent grocers, such as mom-and-pop shops, who carry hard to find ingredients, and helps them serve immigrant […]
Read MoreCo-founders of Nigerian digital logistics company Kobo360, Obi Ozor and Ife Oyedele II, have been accepted into the global Endeavor network, gaining access to various support services to help the company scale. The Endeavor initiative works to catalyse long-term economic growth by selecting, mentoring, and accelerating the best high-impact entrepreneurs worldwide, and has accepted a […]
Read MoreLagos Urban Innovation Challenge, has opened application for its first competition which offers solutions to critical urban issues access to a virtual accelerator and support worth over $10,000. The Lagos Urban Innovation Challenge, which is being run by Utopia in partnership with Skoll Foundation, Lagos Innovates, Future Africa, the Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation, Business […]
Read MoreStartup, Wedding Registry NG has launched its web platform that allows users to more easily give and receive wedding gifts. An e-commerce website with a focus on wedding gifts, Wedding Registry helps couples communicate their gift preferences to guests, while guests can easily select and pay for certain items. Founded by Prince Iwendi and Daisy […]
Read MoreRecyclan, a tech-enabled recycling company, has established operations across Africa as it collects waste and exports it to the rest of the world. Launched in 2018 by Chime Okwuokenye, Rob Homan and Molawa Adesuyi, Recyclan is on a mission to reduce Africa’s carbon footprint and make the world greener by recycling plastic waste. The startup […]
Read MoreNigerian startups Tambua Health, Brass and FunnelJoy have secured investment from early-stage fund Ventures Platform to help them scale their solutions. Ventures Platform invests in early-stage startups that are building capital-efficient platforms that democratise prosperity, plug infrastructural gaps, connect underrepresented communities, create efficiencies, solve for non-consumption, and improve livelihoods. Portfolio companies include Trove, Thank U […]
Read MoreEast Africa Fruits has closed Series A equity fundraising round led by Goodwell Investments with participation from FINCA Ventures and elea. The company in a statement said this investor capital will accelerate East Africa Fruits ability to build essential supply chain infrastructure and better transport fresh produce directly from farms to urban marketplaces and strengthen […]
Read MoreAgri-tech startup Farmcrowdy has ventured into the e-commerce space with the launch of Farmcrowdy Foods, a one-stop digital marketplace that allows consumers to conveniently purchase highly affordable fresh food products from the comfort of their homes. Formed in 2016, the Farmcrowdy platform connects small scale farmers across Nigeria with access to finance sourced from individuals […]
Read MoreIn a virtual policy sprint that lasted for 72 hours, Startup by A&E Law and Paradigm Initiative led the development of a draft Coronavirus Regulation which States in Nigeria can adopt to guide their response to the global pandemic. The Regulation which was drafted in line with the Quarantine Act (CAP Q2 LFN 2004) sets […]
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