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Top Story: Meet Kollegescout, the Edtech Startup Using Data to Simplify University Admissions for Nigerian Students
For millions of Nigerian students, securing a university admission is competitive and stressful. Kollegescout, a Nigerian education technology startup, believes this mismatch is not inevitable.
Founded by 22-year-old engineer Fiyinfoluwa Enis and his sister Jesugbogbo Enis, the platform is positioning itself as a data-driven bridge between students and universities, replacing rumours, guesswork and trial-and-error applications with structured matching and informed choice.
Launched in August 2025, Kollegescout functions as a digital discovery and admissions-matching platform designed to help students make smarter decisions about where, how and when to apply to university.
“We’re a university search platform for students who are looking to apply for UTME, or even those waiting on post-UTME,” Fiyinfoluwa explains. “What sets Kollegescout apart is that it does not stop at search. We give them options in terms of schools, courses, and fees. You can also filter search by fees.”
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On Startup Spotlight:
Kenyan Startup, Balozy, Wants to Fix Africa’s Broken Service Marketplace with AI and Escrow Payments
Kenyan startup, Balozy, is positioning itself at the intersection of artificial intelligence, trust infrastructure, and Africa’s vast informal service economy, as it seeks to professionalise how everyday services are discovered, booked, and paid for across local communities.
Founded in 2022, Balozy is an AI-powered service marketplace that connects customers with vetted service providers such as plumbers, electricians, cleaners, and tutors.
Unlike traditional classifieds or informal referrals, the platform integrates provider verification, escrow-backed payments, compliance frameworks, and audit trails, aiming to reduce fraud while ensuring dignity and fair compensation for workers.
“Our platform emphasises trust, dignity, and verified hustle, ensuring that providers are vetted and customers feel secure,” CEO Steve Nganga told Disrupt Africa.
Quadri Adejumo brings you all the details. Read here.
Also Read:
How Dodai Mobility Startup Is Powering Ethiopia’s Electric Mobility Future With Battery Swapping. Yakub Abdulrasheed brings us the details, here.
Quote of the Day:
“Any sufficiently advanced technology is equivalent to magic.” – Arthur C. Clarke.
Thank you for joining me yet again this evening. Stay safe, and see you tomorrow for the next tech newsletter.
Best, Quadri
