Café One, one of Nigeria’s leading coworking and coffee lifestyle brands, has expanded its footprint to 18 hubs across nine states, strengthening its role as a pioneer in the flexible …
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Why Africa’s Top Tech Startups Focus on Solving Real World Problems
A curious and powerful trend is taking root: Africa’s top tech startups are not chasing the next social media fad or a new gaming platform. Instead, they are laser-focused on …
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Arigo Technologies to Launch Seven Digital Platforms in Landmark Event
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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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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FCMB, Dutch Bank Launch N20m AgriTech Investment Readiness Programme 2025
First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has joined forces with the Dutch Entrepreneurial Development Bank, FMO, to launch the FCMB–FMO AgriTech Investment Readiness Programme 2025, a new initiative aimed at boosting …
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TLcom Capital Invests in Early-Stage African Startups
TLcom Capital, a venture capital firm focused on Africa, has announced that it has already invested half of its $5 million pre-seed fund, known as the TIDE Africa Pre-Seed Investments …
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Chowdeck Secures $9m Series A to Boost Quick Commerce Expansion in Nigeria and Ghana
Lagos-based food delivery company, Chowdeck, has secured $9 million in Series A funding to roll out a new quick commerce strategy and expand its operations in Nigeria and Ghana. The …
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HQ, The Alternative Bank Partner to Provide Affordable Office Spaces for Startups Nationwide
HQ, a subsidiary of International Workplace Group (IWG), has partnered with The Alternative Bank to make modern and affordable office spaces available to startups and small businesses across Nigeria. The …