The Anzisha Prize is one of Africa’s biggest award for her youngest entrepreneurs and hands out over USD $100,000 every year in funding to entrepreneurs from all over the continent. Eligibility You must be between 15 and 22 years old with an ID document or Passport to present as evidence. Anyone…
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There is no doubt that social media networks and messaging apps have revolutionalised the way people interact, engage and communicate. Today the communication has gone beyond just individuals, it is now being used for business purposes. One of such social media platforms that have proven to very relevant for businesses…
Leading digital money transfer service, WorldRemit, has launched low-cost online money transfers from South Africa to Nigeria, uniting Africa’s two largest economies. Using the WorldRemit app or website, Nigerians living in South Africa can now send money home with a few taps directly from their phones. Senders can send to…
With the many advantages of the World Wide Web and its impact on businesses, you would think the bandwagon impact would be massive. Apparently, this is not the case as there are still a good number of businesses that are yet to bring their business online. Surprisingly, some of these…
Re-presenting African history and culture to the world through digital media is something that is relatively new in the African continent. Africans are familiar with Batman, Spiderman and Superman. Hence, venturing into such uncharted waters is a huge risk. However, this did not deter Eyram Tawia of Leti Arts from…
Fortunately and thanks to technology, the concept of fintech came up and it has unarguably disrupted the financial scene. The most staggering impact it is having is that it is making inroads in helping to close the financial gap between the banked and the unbanked. So, how are fintechs pulling…
Instagram is testing its direct message feature for the web on mobile and on the desktop, according to app researcher Jane Manchun Wong, who tweeted a screenshot of the feature. Currently, the desktop experience on Instagram is a minimal, pared-down version of the mobile app that shows little more than the…
Apple is reportedly planning an event on March 25th to launch its upcoming paid Apple News subscription service, according to a report from BuzzFeed. The event will reportedly focus on Apple’s service business, so it’s unlikely that we’ll see any new hardware, like the rumoured iPad mini, AirPods, or long-anticipated AirPower charger.…
Online savings and investment platform, Piggybank.ng has announced a change of its name to PiggyVest. The promoters described the new trading name as a much broader and holistic financial management platform. The change will be effective from Monday, 11th of February 2019. “Piggybank.ng was launched in 2016, as a savings…
Publiseer has emerged as the regional champion of the Startup World Cup Nigeria Regional Competition held in Lagos, Nigeria. Publiseer will join other regional winners from various countries, including Mauritius, South Africa, and Kenya, at the Grand Finale, which will be held in Silicon Valley by San-Francisco based venture capital firm, Fenox…
When it first launched, social media was a fun place to share photos, jokes, frustrations, thoughts, and milestones. There was a belief that what you posted on your online profiles or timelines was only distributed to friends, family, and those contacts with whom you chose to share. Today, however, as…
If you are working in sectors including finTech, health, retail, energy, transportation, and education, then you should apply for the Founders Factory Africa Accelerator Program 2019. Founders Factory Africa wants to help startup founders who have a will of scaling up their business to improve their experience. It also aims to build…
Adagunodo who stated this in a press statement hinged the call on the fact that the hospitality industry will contribute more than it is currently to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the economy if it is granted tax breaks. Recall in 2017 the federal government released a list of…
The Zayed Sustainability Prize submissions for the 2020 edition are open to applicants from across the African continent. The UAE’s pioneering global award for rewarding innovation, impact and inspiration in sustainable development solutions has announced that from 30th January to 30th May, it will be inviting organisations and schools to…
There’s more to a successful SEO strategy than adding a few keywords to your website. Tools like Google My Business and voice search are constantly evolving. And that means your strategy needs to evolve too. Here are tips for making use of these tools and improving your small business in…
A story published by Vanguard newspaper on Monday, February 4th, 2019 featuring Jumia Food Managing Director, Mr Guy Futi, involved in an arrest is fabricated and simply untrue. The management of Jade Internet Services, owners of Jumia Food has said the allegation that Mr Futi was arrested by the men…
Despite the efforts of the Central Bank of Nigeria in ensuring that Nigeria becomes a cashless society, some Nigerians still prefer to settle transactions via cash notwithstanding whether it is online or offline. Regardless, businesses in the country are doing their utmost best to encourage Nigerians to pay online. A…
On February 16, Nigerians are heading to the polls for the elections and for everyone that wants to discuss the election on Twitter, the platform has unveiled a special emoji. The emoji appears when using the hashtags #NigeriaDecides2019 and #NigeriaDecides. https://twitter.com/TwitterGov/status/1092380348460294146 The special emoji pictures a fingerprint in a square,…
The World Food Programme (WFP) Innovation Accelerator has launched applications for the Global Innovation Challenge for Zero Hunger. The challenge, is run in partnership with US agriculture conglomerate Cargill, aims to identify sustainable solutions to tackle hunger. Startups have until 28 February to apply. In a statement, the WFP Innovation Accelerator said it is mainly looking for proposals…
The Coca-Cola Company has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Chi Ltd. in Nigeria. Coca-Cola first announced a minority investment in Chi three years ago and, as planned, has now acquired full ownership of the company. Chi is recognised in West Africa as an innovative, fast-growing leader in…