Treepz, one of Africa’s fastest-growing corporate travel startups, has officially launched in Canada, which is a major milestone in its global journey. With full support from the Mayor of Brampton, Patrick Brown, and in partnership with organisations like the World Trade Center’s TAP program by Black Entrepreneurship Alliance, and the…
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Emerging telecom provider Lebara Nigeria has officially announced the rollout of its dedicated 0724 number series, a pivotal move that clearly signals its readiness to serve Nigerian customers. This development marks a significant stride in the company’s strategic market entry plan, demonstrating its commitment to establishing a robust and accessible…
Listen up, world! We’ve just dropped some seriously HUGE news. After a ton of hard work, we’re beyond stoked to introduce BA:KO By EchoHouse! Consider this your official VIP pass to making a real splash across the entire African continent. We just launched it in Johannesburg, South Africa, and trust…
Treepz, Africa’s leading corporate mobility startup, has announced an exclusive partnership with Miva Open University, Nigeria’s premier open university. Under this agreement, Treepz becomes Miva’s official transportation provider, delivering services across key cities, including Lagos, Abuja, Uyo, Port Harcourt, and Jos. As Miva Open University expands its academic and administrative…
Building on the Success of PacknPay, Osusu Enables Customers to Lock in Prices and Pay Over Time for Essential Groceries For many Nigerians, shopping for household essentials has become a daily battle against inflation. Prices of staples like rice, milk, breakfast items, vegetable oil, and frozen foods continue to rise…
In the crowded landscape of business management software, where fragmented solutions dominate, one platform is making an audacious claim: it has everything an SME needs to run efficiently—seamlessly integrated, robust, and deeply intuitive. That platform is Lumi Business, and it’s not just another ERP tool with bolt-on features. It’s the…
The global spotlight will turn to Africa on May 22-23, 2025, as the RegTech Africa Conference and Awards convenes at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria, to explore the transformative power of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in reshaping the continent’s economic future. Under the theme “Unlocking Africa’s Cross-Border Payments, Trade, and…
Seventeen years ago, in Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), a magazine emerged. Just as Facebook began its now historic growth across the world, The Echo Magazine appeared to turn heads as a cultural tool for KNUST students to bond with. Each semester’s activities and events were carefully…
The concept of the metaverse has rapidly evolved from science fiction into a multi-faceted digital reality, offering captivating experiences and innovative ways to connect, create, and conduct business. Major players in this space, such as Meta and Google, are staying in charge, but a number of emerging platforms, including Holiverse,…
AI in Nigeria today announced that InnovateAI Lagos 2025, the second edition of its flagship annual artificial intelligence (AI) conference, theme “Scaling AI Adoption in Nigeria: Catalysing Cross-Sectoral Innovation and Fostering Inclusive Growth” is scheduled for February 21, 2025. InnovateAI Lagos 2025, scheduled to hold at the Landmark Event Centre…
Treepz, a leading corporate mobility startup in sub-Saharan Africa renowned for its safe and convenient transport solutions, has been selected by the World Trade Center for the 2024 Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) in Toronto, Canada. This prestigious opportunity is in line with Treepz’s ongoing global expansion strategy to export its…
The Nigeria Innovation Summit 9.0 which was held on October 2nd, 2024 with the theme: “Building a Culture of Innovation”, was successfully concluded with the participation of delegates and stakeholders across the globe, who took part in the hybrid event. The Summit in its 9th year is an annual event…
M-KOPA, a leading emerging market fintech, announced that it has surpassed 5 million customers across Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa. Two million of these customers have come onboard in the past 15 months. M-KOPA’s innovative model makes affordable smartphones embedded with financial services available to ‘Every Day Earners’:…
In commemoration of our fifth-year anniversary, Treepz, Africa’s leading corporate mobility startup has achieved momentum in the African mobility industry, where it is providing cutting-edge solutions to address the prevalent transportation challenges across Africa. Through its partnerships with leading companies including, Parallex Bank and KingMakers, owners of Betkings, Treepz has…
Africacomicade is set to reconvene leading experts in the Video Games, Immersive & Interactive Media Industries for the Gamathon convention 2024, themed “THRIVE.” The event will occur in Lagos State, Nigeria, from September 30, 2024, to October 5, 2024. Since its initiation in 2020, the Gamathon has successfully united global…
Treepz, the leading corporate mobility startup in Africa, has set a remarkable record by becoming the first on the continent to complete a cross-border rental trip between two countries – Nigeria and the Benin Republic. This historic journey, which took place from August 7, 2024, to August 11, 2024, successfully…
There are hardly any enterprising people in Nigeria who have access to the Internet or have not heard of Bitcoin. Whether used for investment, remittances, or everyday transactions, Bitcoin has established itself as a solid financial alternative to more traditional means. Due to the volatile market, it’s important to sell…
The Nigeria Innovation Summit (NIS) has announced the 9th edition of its annual event, slated to hold on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Muson Centre, Lagos. This edition of the summit will focus on the theme: Building a Culture of Innovation. The Summit is an annual event that brings together critical stakeholders…
The Google Developer Groups Lagos (GDGLagos) is thrilled to announce a regional edition of the global #BuildWithAI hackathon, in partnership with Seerbit, Africa’s leading and trusted payment solutions provider, and GOMYCODE, a pan-African leader in digital skills training. This exciting event, taking place on Saturday, April 27th and Wednesday, May…
Eden Lotus Power Limited (Eden Power), a leading provider of portable power solutions, has today announced the acquisition of Popular Energy Limited (Popular Energy), a rising competitor in the portable power station market. The transaction, valued at N100m (One Hundred Million Naria), combines cash and equity to consolidate Eden Power’s…