Nigerian technology company, Arigo Technologies, will on Saturday, August 30, 2025, introduce seven new digital platforms in one day, an ambitious move that industry watchers say is rare even by …
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Namibian technology company Binary City is stepping up efforts to expand its presence in the market and build stronger visibility after more than 16 years in the industry. Despite its …
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The Top 3 Most Profitable Sectors for Startups in Nigeria
Covering Nigeria’s dynamic business landscape, it’s impossible to ignore the sheer energy of the startup scene. Every day, new ideas and ventures emerge, all competing for a share of the …
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Yabatech Wins €117,000 EU Grant for Aquaponics Research to Boost Food Security
Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech), Lagos, has secured a research grant of €117,000, valued at over ₦200 million, from the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme to advance innovation in food …
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APWEN Lagos Summit Calls for Green Innovation and Stronger Mentorship in Engineering
At the just-concluded Lagos Summit of the Association of Professional Women Engineers of Nigeria (APWEN), experts and industry leaders stressed the importance of green practices and intergenerational mentorship in shaping …
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Payment Platform Showdown 2025: Paystack vs Flutterwave vs PayPal
In my coverage of Nigeria’s fintech sector, three brands keep coming up in conversations with business owners, freelancers, and payment experts — Paystack, Flutterwave, and PayPal. Each of them has …
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Jim Ovia: The Godfather of Nigerian Banking
In the course of the findings on Nigeria’s most influential business leaders, one name consistently stands out: Jim Ovia. Widely referred to as the “Godfather of Banking”, Jim Ovia is …
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Giga Accelerator Programme 2025 Offers $50,000 Grant for School Connectivity
The Giga initiative, a joint project of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), has opened applications for the 2025 edition of its accelerator programme. …
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The Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI) has sworn in a new board of directors, with retired General Ivan Koreta appointed as chairperson in what many see as a government effort …
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Schneider Electric Pushes Edge Computing and Smart Dashboards to Boost Nigerian Manufacturing
In Nigeria’s manufacturing sector, where daily challenges include poor power supply and unreliable internet, global energy and automation firm Schneider Electric says smarter machines could help industries work better. The …