Why Nigerian Small Businesses Fail and the Hidden Factor We’re Not Talking About
“I save with akawo (daily contribution), but I need money to feed my family, so the savings don’t grow,” Yiteovie, ...
Tag: African startups
Verto Awards 2025: Dingpay, Aquatrack, and Growwr Honoured at Lagos Ceremony
The winners, Dingpay, Aquatrack, and Growwr, were presented with cash prizes ranging from $2,000 to $10,000
Africa Credit Expo 2025: Leaders Call for Urgent Reforms to Boost Credit Access for SMEs
Themed “Unlocking Africa’s Finance Story,” the ACE 2025, which took place at the Landmark Event Centre, Lagos, was organised by ...
MEST Africa, Absa Unveil Top 10 Startups for 2025 Challenge
Ten startups stood out for their creativity, impact potential, and market readiness.
Entertainment Week Africa Opens “Deal Room” — ₦25 Million Funding Opportunity for Creative Tech Startups
The initiative takes place from November 18 to 23, 2025, at the Livespot Entertarium, Lagos.
MEST Africa, Absa Reveal 20 Semi-Finalists for 2025 MEST Africa Challenge
The competition recognises some of the continent’s most innovative startups in financial technology and other high-impact solutions that address Africa’s ...
Madica Invests $400,000 in Two New AI Startups to Drive Inclusive Innovation Across Africa
Backed by Flourish Ventures, Madica aims to bridge Africa’s startup funding gap through mentorship, investor access, and strategic partnerships like ...
Osinbajo, Sanwo-Olu Urge Africans to “Be the Capital” as ABAN Marks 10 Years of Driving Early-Stage Investment in Lagos
At the Africa Business Angel Network (ABAN) Congress 2025 in Lagos, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu ...
ABAN, Madica Ventures Partner to Anchor Africa’s Startup Funding in Local Hands
Together, both organisations aim to build a stronger foundation for sustainable startup growth driven by African investors and African capital.
How Global Tech Hero Jecinta Fabiyi is Building the Infrastructure African Businesses Need to Scale
Jecinta Fabiyi, recently named a Global Tech Hero, is enhancing how African businesses access technology by designing systems built on ...
Branka Mracajac to Spotlight AI-Driven Marketing Transformation at Nigeria Fintech Week 2025
Her session, titled “The Future of Influence: How Digital Culture Shapes Trust, Adoption, and Growth,” is scheduled for Tuesday, October ...
ABAN at 10: Joel Nana Kontchou Calls for Cross-Border Syndication to Scale Francophone Startups
Joel Nana Kontchou calls for cross-border syndication to help Francophone African startups scale beyond their home markets, addressing financial, regulatory, ...
Wasoko Co-founder Daniel Yu Steps Down, Relocates to India, Takes on Global Poverty Fight
His decision comes one year after Wasoko’s landmark merger with Egypt’s MaxAB, which created Africa’s largest B2B digital platform for ...
How Lucky Ekezie Is Using Design to Make African Startups Investor-Ready
Africa’s startups raise billions but often fail to scale due to weak design. Lucky Ekezie is changing that—making startups investor-ready ...
Wave Appoints Ex-MTN Exec as Country Manager for Cameroon
Having recently entered the Cameroonian market, Wave is positioning itself to compete for market share with already established telecoms like ...