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PiggyVest at 3: Here is the Startup’s Amazing Journey So Far
Nigerian digital savings platform, PiggyVest (formerly piggybank.ng), is celebrating its 3rd year of operation. This a huge occasion for…
FarmCrowdy Group Launches FarmGate Africa to Bridge Gap Between Farmers and Produce Buyers
The FarmCrowdy Group (FCG) today launched its first subsidiary, FarmGate Africa, in an event well-attended by investors, sponsors,…
Mastercard Invests $56m in Jumia Ahead Of its $216m IPO Listing
Jumia has just received a huge financial boost ahead of its proposed IPO on the New York Stock…
From Google to Flutterwave, Here are the Top April Fools’ Day Pranks in the Tech Space
Yesterday, April 1 was April Fools’ Day. Although it’s getting harder and harder for people, especially brands, to…
Ugandan ePayment and eCommerce Startup Xente Makes Risky Expansion into Nigeria, but what are its Chances of Survival?
There’s a new player in the Nigerian fintech and ecommerce market. Ugandan startup, Xente has announced its expansion…
Meet Fahim Saleh, Gokada’s Co-Founder and New CEO
Bike-hailing startup, Gokada, has reportedly appointed investor and co-founder, Fahim Saleh as its new CEO. This appointment comes…
75 Hubs Combine to Establish the Innovation Support Network (ISN) to Boost Entrepreneurship in Nigeria
The growth of the innovation sector in Nigeria over the last decade has been steady. This is evident…
Is Flutterwave’s GlovePay Anything More than Just an April Fool’s Prank?
Nigerian payments company, Flutterwave just unveiled a futuristic payment technology which has gotten many people bemused. The technology…
Blockchain Conference Lagos, Free Code Camp Meetup and Other Tech Events this Week
Happy New Month everyone! It’s the 4th month of the year and it’s not too late or early…
Three Unilag Students Emerge Winners of the UN Hackathon4Justice Competition
Three Unilag students: David Popoola, Eyitayo Ogunbiyi and Chukwudumebi Onwuli, have won the Hackathon4Justice competition organised by the…
