Google For Start-ups Accelerator Africa Selects 15 AI Innovators
Google for Start-ups Accelerator Africa has announced the selection of 15 AI innovators for its latest program, marking a big step forward for technology on the continent. These startups, chosen from nearly 1,500 applicants across Africa, are using artificial intelligence (AI) to solve some of Africa’s most urgent problems in
Nigeria leads Africa’s blockchain sector with 33% share of funding
Africa is rewriting the global blockchain narrative, with a 15% year-on-year increase in deal activity, outstripping the world’s 6% growth, according to CV VC’s fourth African Blockchain Report, released today. While global blockchain funding rose 14%, Africa’s share of venture capital (VC) deals climbed to 2.3%, driven by Nigeria’s dominance and innovative applications
MultiChoice slashes decoder price by 50% to ₦10,000
MultiChoice slashes decoder price by 50% to ₦10,000 from ₦20,000 to regain customers amid the recent decline in subscribers. The South African-based company announced that it will offer customers a free upgrade to the new DStv package tier as soon as they have paid their current subscriptions in full from
How Compliance and Paperwork Can Assist You with Funding Readiness
Every entrepreneur knows that securing external financing – whether through venture capital, private equity, bank loans, or grants – can make or break growth plans. Yet far too many businesses underestimate the importance of compliance and supporting documentation until due diligence is underway. Investors and lenders expect a transparent, organized
Top 22 Agritech Startups in Nigeria This Year
Agritech startups 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 However, the sector has faced numerous challenges, including outdated farming techniques, inadequate infrastructure, and limited access to finance.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
10 Best Crypto Portfolio Trackers This Year
Keeping up with your cryptocurrency investments this year requires more than just watching market prices — it demands real-time insights, smart analytics, and seamless portfolio management. With the ever-expanding list of digital assets and exchanges, tracking your holdings manually is not only inefficient but risky. That’s where crypto portfolio trackers
How Olamide Ilori is Building Africa’s Fintech Future Through Front-End Engineering
When you think of a Front-end Engineer, you might picture someone writing code behind a screen. But for Olamide Ilori, it’s much more than that—it’s about building trust, delivering value, and helping businesses grow. With over four years of hands-on experience, Olamide is not only skilled in JavaScript, TypeScript, React.js,
Chowdeck acquires Mira in strategic push beyond delivery
Y Combinator-backed Nigerian food delivery startup, Chowdeck, acquires Mira, a Nigerian fintech that helps restaurants receive payments and monitor performance. This move signifies an expansion of Chowdeck’s capabilities beyond delivery to becoming a technology partner for food businesses across the continent. Following the acquisition, Chowdeck will now be able to
PaidHR raises $1.8 million seed round led by Accion Venture Lab
Nigerian startup that helps businesses manage their HR functions, PaidHR, raises $1.8 million seed round led by Accion Venture Lab. The round completes PaidHR’s initial fundraising, which began with a $1.5 million target first reported by TechCabal in October 2024. PaidHR plans to deepen its market share within Nigeria, accelerate product development,
Top 100 Technology Business Ideas for Students
As a student, you generally have huge amounts of free time. There’s no better way to spend them than becoming a student entrepreneur… In the past decade, the world has seen many incredible businesses being started by college students (Facebook, just to name one). But… Is it Possible to Start
