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Credlock Africa: How this Startup is Using Smartphones as Collateral to Provide Loans to Nigerians
Without traditional collateral or bank-verified credit histories, most entrepreneurs and small business owners across Africa cannot access reasonably priced loans. This problem is what...
Midddleman: This Nigerian Startup is Using AI to Help African Businesses Source Goods Directly from China
For years, African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have relied on retail platforms such as AliExpress, and Temu to source low-cost goods from China....
A Complete Guide to Applying for the Federal Government’s N50 Million Student Venture Capital Grant
Nigeria’s push to cultivate home-grown innovation has taken a major step forward with the launch of the Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG), a bold...
3 Years On, Why’s Nigeria’s 5G Network Coverage Still Stuck at 3 Per Cent?
When Nigeria’s 5G network coverage arrived in 2022, the country positioned itself as a technological frontrunner in Africa. Policymakers spoke confidently of a future...
DailyPay: This Nigerian Startup is Helping Employees Get Paid Their Salaries Every Day
Running out of money before the next salary cycle is a familiar struggle for many Nigerians. Into this growing sector comes DailyPay, a new...
Nigeria, Sierra Leone Sign Ambitious Digital Innovation MoUs in Push for West Africa’s Tech Integration
Nigeria and Sierra Leone have signed a series of wide-ranging Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at deepening digital cooperation across governance, cybersecurity, broadband expansion,...
Paystack Co-Founder Ezra Olubi Claims Unfair Dismissal Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Paystack co-founder Ezra Olubi has alleged that the company terminated his employment before completing an investigation into claims of sexual misconduct involving a subordinate,...
How Nigeria’s National Payment Stack Works, and What It Means for Startups and Businesses
Nigeria has taken a decisive leap forward in upgrading its digital payment infrastructure, following the successful completion of the first live transaction on the...
Techparley Africa, Cerespark Labs Host Masterclass to Help African Startups Pitch Better, Grow Smarter, and Secure Investment
Techparley Africa, in partnership with Cerespark Labs, has held a high-impact Startup Masterclass designed exclusively for founders registered under its DRIVE100 programme, delivering practical...
DRIVE100 —100: Meet ZemedicAi, the Nigerian Startup Bringing Hospital-Grade Diagnostics to Africa’s Remote Communities
Across rural Africa, millions of people walk into primary health centres every year unable to access even the most basic diagnostic services. It is...
DRIVE100 —099: How Jobcelerate Is Helping Africans Gain Real Work Experience and Break into Tech Faster
Across Africa, breaking into tech remains a painful journey for thousands of professionals. While online courses and bootcamps have exploded across the continent, many...
DRIVE100 —098: Meet SmoothRent, the Startup Using Technology to Eliminate Fake Agents and Transform Nigeria’s Rental Market
SmoothRent, a Nigerian startup is building a reward-driven digital ecosystem that simplifies the rental journey for tenants and landlords across Nigeria. The startup tackles the...
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