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How to Apply for CBN’s N50Bn Targeted Credit Facility for MSMEs and Households
Individuals and businesses adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic can apply for the Central Bank of Nigeria’s N50…
‘The Same Way you Supported Gokada?’- Lagosians Berate Sanwo-Olu for Stifling Innovation in the State
Lagos State governor, Babajde Sanwo-Olu has come under intense criticism for running bike-hailing companies like Gokada, Oride and…
Covid-19 Update: States Finally Get Vaccines, Lagos Seals 11 Clubs and Arrests 113 Clubgoers
It is a new week in our roundup of events relating to the covid-19 pandemic in Nigeria. This…
Volume of Online Payments in Nigeria Rises to 230m Despite E-bills dropping 9% in February
2021 began with a dip in the volume and value of NIP and POS transactions in January as…
Meet Teju Ajani, First-ever Apple Managing Director for Nigeria
Big tech giant, Apple has appointed Teju Ajani as Country Managing Director for Nigeria. Following her appointment, Ajani…
Nigeria’s Hamzat Lawal Emerges Finalist for the $120,000 Gothenburg Sustainability Award
Hamzat Lawal has emerged as one of the top finalists in the competition for the Gothenburg Sustainability Award.…
Glammer App Gives Users Access to Beauticians on Demand at Affordable Prices
Nigeria’s fashion industry has continued to grow in size and sophistication and is estimated to be worth $4.7…
Flutterwave Raises $170M Series C to Expand into North Africa, Hits $1Bn Valuation
Nigerian e-payments startup, Flutterwave has closed a $170 million Series C to fund its expansion to North Africa.…
Fresh Direct Makes Landless Farming Possible and Appealing for City Dwellers
With about 200 million people to feed, Nigeria is battling with food security and is yet unable to…
Bolt Raises $24m Funding to Scale Women-only Service and Ensure Safety for Female Riders
Ride-hailing company, Bolt has raised $24 million funding from the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) to include…
