Startup News
DRIVE100 —038: How Housmata is Using Technology to Simplify Renting for Tenants and Landlords in Nigeria
In Nigeria, finding a home to rent can often feel like a battle. Between hidden charges, multiple agent fees, and fraudulent listings, the process...
DRIVE100 —037: Meet AgriCapitalist Academy, the Nigerian Startup Using AI to Make Agriculture Profitable for Africans
In a region where farming is often viewed as subsistence rather than enterprise, AgriCapitalist Academy, a Nigerian startup, is making agribusiness training simple, actionable,...
DRIVE100 —035: ETC Vibes Is Redefining How Africa Learns, Teaches, and Earns with AI. Here’s How
In a world where online education is rapidly expanding, one Nigerian startup is taking bold steps to ensure Africa is not left behind. ETC...
DRIVE100 —032: Using Mobile USSD Technology, Yemert Is Helping African Farmers Access Crop Insurance and Climate Finance
For millions of smallholder farmers across Africa, a single storm, pest outbreak, or market dip can destroy months of labour and investment. But Yemert,...
DRIVE100 —031: How Wafugaji Trading Hub is Using Technology to Improve Livestock Pricing and Transparency for Kenyan Farmers
Northern Kenya’s pastoralist communities have long struggled with limited market access, middlemen exploitation, and logistical hurdles in livestock trading. But a new digital solution,...
DRIVE100 —028: Inside Computer Rhymes Initiative’s Mission to Help African Children Learn Tech Through Music
For millions of African children, learning computer science feels very difficult to grasp. But Computer Rhymes Initiative, a Nigerian EdTech startup, is changing that...
DRIVE100 —025: Can AI Make Parenting Easier? MyChildWay Thinks So and Here’s How It Works
Parenting is evolving, and MyChildWay is leading that transformation. Founded by Halimat Azeez, the Lagos-based startup is building an AI-powered parenting assistant that helps...
DRIVE100 —024: How BuildPadi Plans to Solve High Cost and Delays in Africa’s Construction Sector Through Technology
The construction industry in Nigeria has long been plagued by fragmented supply chains, high pricing, unreliable vendors, and delayed deliveries. BuildPadi, a Lagos-based startup,...
DRIVE100 —020: How SwiftAssist is Helping Founders Scale By Training Africa’s Next Generation of Virtual Assistants
SwiftAssist, a Nigerian startup is redefining what it means to support businesses, while simultaneously creating pathways for aspiring digital talent. From managing emails and...
DRIVE100 —019: How Nigerian Startup LingTec AI Is Automating the Way AI Companies Source Talents, Annotate Data, and Scale OperationsÂ
Across the world, artificial intelligence is redefining how businesses operate, how societies function, and how economies evolve. At the centre of this movement is...
DRIVE100 —018: Zepay Is Simplifying How Nigerians Pay, Save, and Invest, Just Like OPay, Kuda, and Chipper Cash
Everyday, Nigerians juggle multiple apps for bills, banking, and investments, often resulting in high fees, transaction limits, and poor user experiences. For Daniel Charles-Iyoha,...
DRIVE100 —017: Why GymPaddy Could Be the Next Big Force After iFitness in Nigeria’s Fitness Industry
In an age where fitness apps track metrics and social media platforms glorify perfection, GymPaddy is reimagining what it means to stay fit, connected,...
