Nigeria
Explore Nigeria news and updates from companies and startups in the economic and technological space shaping the Naira today.
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Kobo360 and IFC call for innovators from around the world
The program is being implemented by IFC in partnership with the UK Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS)…
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Webb Fontaine awarded Two Honours at Nigeria Technology Awards 2020
Most Enterprising Tech Company of the Year and Most Enterprising Tech CEO of the Year. Both awards were officially presented…
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Transactional sales roles are the most in-demand jobs across Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya
The reports are based on information from the databases of the jobs platforms - with more than 24 million combined…
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Jobberman to host 250 employers and 10,000 jobseekers online in the largest-ever virtual career fair
Jobberman to host 250 employers and 10,000 jobseekers online in the largest-ever virtual career fair Online on 30th September 2020…
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Internet Solutions rebrands to Dimension Data in bid to consolidate its businesses in Africa
"We are happy to have received the government’s approval allowing us to rebrand and operate as Dimension Data. Our vision…
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CredoLab raises $7 Million to expand reach in Africa and other markets
CredoLab develops bank-grade digital scorecards for companies that need to make better credit decisions including banks, lenders, e-commerce, travel, ride-hailing,…
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Plentywaka launches delivery services platform for Lagos
Plentywaka, a bus sharing solution akin to SWVL, has launched Logistics By Plentywaka (LBP), an expansion to the company’s bus…
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Nexford University scholars enjoy free MTN Sponsored data to enable studying from anywhere
Nexford University, a new-generation digital approach to university learning, has announced a data program that will enable its students to…
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Nigerian Fintech Startup Okra Secures $1mn Pre-Seed Funding from TLcom
Nigerian fintech platform Okra has secured a $1mn pre-seed fundraise from TLcom Capital, strengthening its push to build the infrastructure…
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MDXi to unveil Nigeria’s first locally available Microsoft Stack Cloud offering at Nerds Unite 2020
The new Cloud services platform will offer enterprises and businesses the choice of a scalable, flexible computing platform to enable…
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Carbon, digital loan app from Nigeria, now available in Kenya
Kenyans will now be able to access instant loans, from Ksh 500 to 50,000, using their National ID number and…
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uLesson Secures $3.1M Seed Funding Ahead of Market Launch
Founded by "serial entrepreneur" and founder of Konga, Sim Shagaya, the company will use the funds to bring their 3,000…
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Showmax launches Mobile Only plan that costs 50% less for Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa
New mobile plan costs 50% of the standard Showmax package but still features 100% of the same video content
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Sparkle.ng promises to Change the Face of Retail Services in Nigeria
Uzoma Dozie announces new company that will provide financial & lifestyle services to multi-million dollar retail sector
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Mozilla-backed research reveals main barriers to internet access in African countries
The research aims to understand, from a comparative perspective, how the citizens use the internet when data is subsidised and…
