Startups
NSIA Supports Seven Nigerian Businesses with $275,000 Grant
The Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has awarded seven Nigerian startups a combined grant of $275,000.
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OPay Secures $366 Million in New York IPO, Valued at $4.4 Billion – Standard Bank Commits Up to $200 Million
Chinese billionaire Yahui Zhou's Nigeria-focused OPay is seeking $366 million in a New York IPO, valuing the digital payment platform at $4.4 billion.
Startups
NSIA Announces Winners of $275,000 Prize for Innovation
The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has awarded grants and prizes worth a combined $275,000 to innovative Nigerian firms under the fourth edition of its Prize for Innovation.
Business
Nigeria’s Next Major Export: Intellectual Assets Overtake Oil
A shift in Nigeria's economic focus is on the horizon, as the country prepares to export intellectual assets rather than oil in the future.
Business
MTN Nigeria Introduces Y’ello Y’Fi to Monitor Customer Behaviour for SMEs
MTN Nigeria has launched Y’ello Y’Fi, a service designed to assist Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in tracking customer behaviour.
Business
Representatives Advance Bill to Bolster Nigeria’s Drone Sector
Nigeria's House of Representatives has moved to strengthen the country's drone industry with a newly advanced bill.
Business
MTN Nigeria Launches Y’ello Y’Fi to Boost Businesses’ Wi-Fi Usage
MTN Nigeria has introduced a new service aimed at improving businesses' Wi-Fi usage and productivity.
Business
Indian Billionaire Nitin Sandesara Expands Business in Nigeria with Vessel Construction
Indian oil tycoon Nitin Sandesara has ventured into vessel construction in Nigeria, marking a significant expansion of his business portfolio.
Startups
Moove Shuts Down Operations in Nigeria, Gifts Drivers ₦35 Billion Worth of Cars
Nigerian ride-hailing service Moove announces closure, offers free cars to drivers worth ₦35 billion.
Startups
FG Showcases 298 Nigerian Innovators to Global Investors in London
The Federal Government, through the National Board for Technology Incubation, has taken 298 Nigerian innovators to London to attract global investment.
Startups
Viral Lagos Life Developer Raises $500,000 at $10 Million Valuation
Nigerian tech startup, Vatar, has secured $500,000 in funding at a $10 million valuation. Here's what you need to know.
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Nigerian Game Reimagining Everyday Lagos Life Goes Viral
A new Nigerian game that recreates everyday life in Lagos is gaining popularity, offering a unique digital experience for users.
Startups
Lagos Innovates Aims for More Tech Jobs after Supporting Over 1,200 Startups
The Lagos Innovates programme, which has backed over 1,200 startups, aims to create more tech jobs in Nigeria's commercial hub.
Startups
Fidelity Bank Unveils Creativerse to Boost Nigerian Creative Entrepreneurs
Fidelity Bank has launched Creativerse, a new initiative aimed at supporting Nigeria's creative entrepreneurs.
Business
Amaanah Debuts in Nigeria to Address Financing Challenges Through Ethical Finance
A new financial institution, Amaanah, is set to enter the Nigerian market, targeting the country's financing gap with ethical finance solutions.