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Flutterwave, Moniepoint, Nigerian fintechs dominate Endeavor’s 2026 Outliers list
Every year, Endeavor selects the top 10% of founders across its network of more than 3,000 entrepreneurs in…
The dangerous appeal of AI-as-a-Doctor in a broken healthcare system
A viral post by marketer Tobi Odukoya has reignited conversations about the cost of healthcare in Nigeria and,…
UTME 2026: Police deploy surveillance tech to secure exam centres nationwide
The Nigeria Police Force has announced it will deploy surveillance technology and additional personnel across examination centres nationwide…
Meet the 2 Nigerian startups selected for Qualcomm Make in Africa 2026 Cohort
The Qualcomm Make in Africa Program is returning with 10 startups selected for the 2026 cohort. The program…
Nigeria’s gig economy now has 3 million workers as industry tops $5.2bn
There are currently 3 million Nigerians operating in the country’s gig economy, according to the 2026 Gig Economy…
Udemy co-founder annoyed about $2.5B Coursera merger, cites years of missed opportunities
Udemy co-founder Gagan Biyani has publicly criticised the company’s acquisition by Coursera, describing the deal as the consequence…
Pivot HQ’s Founders Lab: 2 days of brutal honesty, systems thinking, and startup survival
A room full of Lagos-based founders gathered at Bridge by Obsidian last weekend for what turned out to…
Some top drivers send their kids to school abroad – Bolt
As the debate about whether e-hailing drivers earn enough income to survive, leading e-hailing company, Bolt, has insisted…
Nigerian edtech platform aptLearn shuts down after 4 years, to focus on strategic reset and AI pivot
Nigerian edtech platform aptLearn has announced the shutdown of its current version, aptLearn 1.0, marking the end of…
