How to Import Goods from China to Nigeria
Doing business is no longer limited to just your city or country. We owe that to the internet and easy international shipping, people can now buy and sell products across the globe. One of the smartest ways to grow a small or big business in Nigeria is by learning how
Top 21 Agritech Companies in Nigeria This Year
Agritech companies in Nigeria are spearheading a change in the agricultural sector, leveraging cutting-edge technology to tackle longstanding challenges and unlock new opportunities. However, the sector has faced numerous challenges, including outdated farming techniques, inadequate infrastructure, and limited access to finance. In recent years, Agritech companies have emerged to address
Chpter and Flutterwave deal opens 11 new markets for WhatsApp-based selling
The Kenyan software startup, Chpter and Flutterwave deal opens 11 new African countries for WhatsApp-based selling. The new markets are Ghana, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Egypt, Burkina Faso, Malawi, and Zambia, expanding its presence in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa. The deal allows Chpter customers to accept payments
Starlink officially available in Guinea-Bissau, its 23rd African market
Starlink officially available in Guinea-Bissau, becoming its 23rd market in Africa — a significant step to bridge Africa’s digital divide — with the rollout of its high-speed, low-latency internet service, as announced earlier today in a post on X by @Starlink. The rollout, marked by an availability map showing widespread
Kenya extends real-time bank transfer hours, inching towards 24/7 goal
Kenya extends real-time bank transfer hours by extending the operating hours for its Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system. Starting July 1, 2025, the Kenya Electronic Payment and Settlement System (KEPSS) will operate from 7 AM to 7 PM on business days, up from the current 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
How to Register a US Company from Nigeria
In 2024, African startups raised a total of $2.2 billion in funding. This represents a 25% decrease compared to the $2.9 billion raised in 2023. Despite the overall decline, the second half of the year saw a significant rebound, with $1.4 billion raised, nearly double the $780 million from the first half. With
Top 5 Marketing Trends to Watch This Year
Every year we talk about how dynamic marketing is but the past three years have witnessed the most rapid transformation for businesses in marketing history. Millions of businesses have been forced into “adapt or die” situations, where the businesses that can adapt and improve survive, while the “slow” ones fade
12 Africa-focused investment firms in 2025
The other day, Tobi Hanington, co-founder of The Baobab Network – an accelerator that has backed over 65 startups across 16+ African countries – shared a list of 12 Africa-focused investment firms in 2025 every African entrepreneur should know. So in the article, you’ll get to know more about the
LovCash in South Africa bets on blockchain to digitise the informal trade sector
LovCash in South Africa bets on blockchain to digitise the informal trade sector with blockchain-powered transactions. The digital payments platform has teamed up with Lisk, a German blockchain company that makes transactions faster, low cost and secure, to help small retailers, supermarkets, and informal traders move away from cash-based transactions to
Safaricom’s Ziidi money market fund under scrutiny for anti-competitive behaviour
Safaricom’s Ziidi money market fund is under scrutiny for alleged anti-competitive behavior, following a complaint lodged with the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) by a fund manager who claims the fund is receiving preferential treatment. The May 26 letter by I.C. Law LLP, which mentions Cytonn CEO Edwin Dande as
