The Netflix matchup between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has redefined what a modern boxing event can be, fusing old-school boxing prestige with digital-age…
Ghana’s social events startup Suba wins #MWA2015 app competition
Social events startup Suba emerged as winner of the Mobile West Africa 2015 App Developer Competition recently. Out of five finalists Suba was voted…
Nigeria gets localised website that helps you locate leisure spots
Several months ago, Oyewole Kayode was in Ibadan, the ancient yet trend-setting Nigerian city located in the Yoruba-dominated southwestern part of the country. While he was…
5 lessons African startups can learn from Nigeria’s president-elect
It’s no longer news that Nigeria has a new President-elect, what is however new is the fact that he is actually the first person…
Phonebook replacer Truecaller says mobile-first Africa shows great potential for growth
The phonebook is a critical tool for billions of people who use it on a daily basis — but despite all of today’s advanced…
Microsoft, Mara and Fate Foundation launch Cloud Startup Academy in Nigeria
Through its 4Afrika initiative, Microsoft yesterday officially announced its Cloud Startup Academy in partnership with Mara Mentor and Fate Foundation in Lagos, Nigeria. The…
Religion on the go: has PrayerBox found a real sweet spot in Nigeria?
Out of Nigeria’s estimated 173 million citizens, more than 40% are Christian. That means it’s one of the countries with the highest density of…
Missing out big time: 4 reasons why PayPal should commit to Nigeria right now
PayPal has a one-sided relationship with Nigerians keen to transfer and accept cash online. So much so, that the popular digital wallet service is…
Uber Nigeria: how the world’s sexiest startup is faring in Lagos
In July 2014, Uber commenced operations in Lagos, Nigeria, a city notorious for its horrendous traffic jams. Despite that, the disruptive company’s operations have…
SureGifts is Nigeria’s premier gift card startup targeting the corporate world
Many Nigerian startups have set up operations in Yaba, the district of Lagos most frequently compared to Silicon Valley and home to tech companies…
Are elearning startups Nigeria’s best hope for a new wave of innovation?
This week, Lagos will host its third annual Social Media Week. Last year, it featured a Battlefield startup competition that was won by educational…
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