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- 8 Nov 2022
Improving the Startup Environment with Nigerian Startup Act
By Lere Ojedokun On October 19, 2022, the Nigerian technology and innovation space, and in particular the tech-enabled startup ecosystem received a major boost when President Muhammadu Buhari signed…
- 7 Nov 2021
Adia Sowho, Chief Marketing Officer, MTN Nigeria Others Express Optimism About the Future of Nigerian Startups
Adia Sowho, Chief Marketing Officer, MTN Nigeria has expressed optimism about the future of the Nigerian startups while discussing the Nigerian Startup Bill at the Nigerian Economic Pre-Summit event.…
- 7 Apr 2020
Nigerian Startup mDoc Selected for Google Startups Accelerator on SDGs
Google has announced that Nigerian startup mDoc is one of 11 startups selected to participate in the fully digital inaugural Google for Startups Accelerator on the Sustainable Development Goals…
- 9 Oct 2019
Chiniki Guard, Nigerian Startup Wins $10,000 Best AI Startup Pitch @ GITEX 2019
Nigerian startup ‘Chiniki Guard’ has emerged the Best in AI startup at the ongoing 2019 Golf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, UAE (GITEX) under Future Stars…
- 21 Apr 2026
4 Nigerian Startups Selected to Join Milestone 10th Google for Startups Accelerator Africa Cohort
Four Nigerian technology startups - Bani, MasteryHive AI, Regxta, Termii - have been selected to join the 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa. Chosen from an exceptionally…
- 4 Jun 2023
Nigerian Startup, NearPays Wins Big @GITEX Africa in Morocco
Nearpays Technology Limited, a Nigerian startup has emerged best in the Fintech and Blockchain category of the Supernova Challenge at GITEX Africa, Morocco. Nearpays was awarded a cash prize of…
- 24 May 2017
Google Invests in Delivery Science, Three Other Nigerian Startups
Google has invested on four Nigerian startups through its ‘Launchpad Accelerator’ programme. The four startups include Delivery Science, led by a team of indigenous technology entrepreneurs and…
- 13 Aug 2026
Nigerian Startup Act: NITDA Calls for Stronger Inter-Agency Collaboration
National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is calling for a unified, cross-sector push to translate the framework of the Nigerian Startup Act (NSA) into practical benefits for local…
- 23 Mar 2016
Nigerian Startups Should Start Thinking Solutions To Global Problems – Ononobi
Simeon Ononobi, Nigerian tech entrepreneur and Founder/CEO of MyAds, has urged startups in Nigeria to start focusing on solving global problems instead of just thinking locally. According to him,…
- 15 Mar 2017
6 Things Nigerian Startups Are Worried About
Startups are the backbone of any economy. They are established by young Nigerians who make efforts to secure capital and start something on their own. This is not a simple task. Ask any young person…
- 11 Oct 2022
GITEX 2022: Nigerian Startups Qualify for Semi-Final Pitch Competition in Dubai
Nine Nigerian technology innovators and startups have booked their spots in the semi final of the Supernova Challenge Pitch Competition organised by North Star Dubai, at the Gulf Information…
- 19 Nov 2015
Microsoft Backs Nigerian Startup in Transforming Healthcare App
Sabaoth Technologies, a Nigerian healthcare startup, is transforming Nigeria’s healthcare delivery organizations through their ‘All Purpose Medical Information System (APMIS)’ with financial,…
- 10 Feb 2023
Two Nigerian Startups Win $300,000 At LEAP’s Rocket Fuel Pitch Competition in Riyadh
It was a proud moment of excitement for the Nigerian delegation, led by Professor Isa Ali Ibrahim (Pantami), Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, accompanied by Director General of NITDA,…
- 10 Oct 2013
2 Nigerian Startups Make Final List of VentureOut Mobile App Competition
Nearest Locator and Prowork, two Nigerian startups are among 13 finalists selected for the VentureOut Challenge—an initiative of infoDev and CRDF Global with support from Co-creation Hub Nigeria. The…
- 21 Nov 2021
Nigerian Startup Kippa Secures $3.2M Pre-seed Funding
Nigerian fintech startup, Kippa announced that it has raised $3.2 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Berlin-based VC Target Global. Other VCs that participated in the round include Entrée…
- 14 Sept 2017
Jessica Hope Advises Nigerian Startups ‘Focus On One Thing You’re Good At’
The Nigerian tech ecosystem is getting more interesting by the day, with local and international tech experts, exploring ways of staying relevant in the industry. I recently came across Jessica Hope,…
- 12 Oct 2022
GITEX 2022: AWS Hosts NITDA Boss, Nigerian Startups on Partnership Drive
As part of Nigeria’s engagement at the ongoing Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) in Dubai, United Arab Emirate, Kashifu Inuwa, director general, National Information Technology…
- 14 Jul 2026
Gigbanc Nigerian Fintech Startup Closes Shop after 3 Years
Gigbanc, Nigerian fintech startup, has announced it is winding down operations, after three years, citing a tough fundraising climate. Paul Omoregie Okundaye, and Babatope Oni, co-founders of Gigbanc…
- 6 Dec 2023
Pivo, Nigerian Fintech Startup Shuts Down after Raising $2m
Pivo, Nigerian fintech startup, has closed shop after raising some $2m from over 18 investors about one year ago. Nkiru Amadi-Emina, the CEO, and Ijeoma Akwiwu, the COO. Photo Credit: Pivo, Jayk7…
- 16 May 2022
Digital Innovation: Nigerian Startups Woo Investors, Stand to Win $20,000 in Dubai
Out of over 500 applications submitted by Nigerian startups, 40 made the shortlist and four emerged winners at the just concluded GITEX GLOBAL NORTHSTAR ROADSHOW STARTUP EVENT which is aimed at…
- 18 Oct 2018
Funding Hope Rises for Nigerian startups at GITEX 2018
Beyond the six technology entrepreneurs currently showcasing their products at the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition (GITEX) 2018, there is now funding hope on the horizon for many technology…
- 10 Mar 2021
Nigerian Payments Startup Flutterwave Raises $170m, Now Valued at Over $1Bn
Flutterwave, Nigerian payments startup has closed a $170m Series C funding round, the largest amount ever secured by an African tech startup and one that gives it “unicorn” status with a value of…
- 17 Oct 2023
Nigerian Blockchain Startup Coinazer Expands to Brazil as it Clocks 5k Customers
Nigerian crypto startup Coinazer has already clocked 5,000 customers, facilitated over US$3.8 million worth of transactions, and expanded to Brazil, with further expansion planned. Founded in April…
- 8 Jul 2018
Nigerian Startup Gets into MIT Solve
Publiseer, Nigeria's popular digital content distribution platform, gets into MIT Solve Global Challenges, a business incubator from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology that advances solutions…
- 24 Aug 2021
Plentywaka, Nigerian mobility startup Raises $1.2m Seed Funding, Acquires Ghana’s Stabus
Plentywaka, a Nigerian mobility startup has raised a $1.2 million seed round, after successfully ending the Techstars Toronto Accelerator Program in July 2021. L-R: CMO Stabus, Nicholas Boampong,…
- 23 Mar 2018
Nigerian Startup,1Dokita.ng Selected For $100mn TEF 2018 Cycle
Out of a record-breaking 151,000 applications, one thousand, two hundred and fifty (1,250) talented Africans entrepreneurs have been selected for the fourth cycle of The Tony Elumelu Foundation’s…
- 29 Jan 2025
LemFi, Nigerian Startup Acquires Bureau Buttercrane, Irish Fintech
LemFi, a remittance startup, has acquired Bureau Buttercrane, the Irish currency exchange platform. In a statement on Wednesday, LemFi announced that it had obtained regulatory approval from the…
- 13 May 2022
Two Nigerian Startups Emerge Winners @ GITEX 2022 North Star Pitch Competition
Two Nigerian technology start-ups, Pricepally.com and Paddy Cover, have emerged winners at the Lagos leg of the North Star and GITEX Global pitch tournament held on Thursday at the Eko Innovation…
- 12 Sept 2024
15Wins Ventures Embarks on ₦5bn Fundraising to Empower Nigerian Startups
Dutch-based venture builder, 15Wins Ventures, is in the process of raising a ₦5 billion venture fund, aiming to supercharge the growth and scalability of high-potential startups across Nigeria. The…
- 14 Aug 2025
Tech tools Nigerian startups can use to boost efficiency as they scale
By Kehinde Ogundare, Country Head, Zoho Nigeria Business growth should feel energising — not like a daily struggle. When operations begin to scale, the software systems need to scale as well, and…