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- 25 Apr 2013
Onyeka Onwenu, Others Become X Factor Judges
Glo has announced the judges for X Factor, the world’s biggest singing reality TV show, which the company has brought to Africa for the first time. The judges are veteran singer Onyeka Onwenu and…
- 23 Dec 2020
Eze Brothers Allegedly Steal N1.5Bn from Billionaire Arthur Eze
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), yesterday arraigned Okwuchukwu Olisaebuka Eze and Nnadozie Onyeka Eze for stealing N1.5billion from billionaire Arthur Eze. Arthur Eze Charged with…
- 17 Mar 2021
Plentywaka gets Backing from Techstars for Global Expansion
Plentywaka the ‘uber-for-buses’ startup in Nigeria that is focused on providing comfort and convenience to daily commuters using technology, launched in 2019 by Onyeka Akumah, Johnny Ena, John…
- 16 Nov 2020
Farmcrowdy Marks Four Years of Transforming Lives of more than 300,000 Farmers with Technology
Farmcrowdy Nigeria’s first and leading Agritech company founded in 2016 by 5 young Nigerians led by Onyeka Akumah, with the aim of empowering farmers by connecting them to alternative financing and…
- 24 Apr 2014
NCWD, Tingo to Launch Phones for Women in Distress
Onyeka Onwenu, director general, National Centre for Women Development (NCWD) has said that her organization is teaming up with Tingo Mobile Limited to launch a phone with special applications to…
- 30 May 2014
Tradestable Shares Expectations on Empowering Nigerians via e-Commerce
Since its initial launch in 2011, Tradestable.com.ng has silently rolled out a variety of amazing features aimed at empowering Nigerians through online marketing, Mr. Onyeka Akumah, country…
- 6 Oct 2024
Kellyrae Emerges Big Brother Naija Season 9 Winner
Kellyrae has emerged as the winner of the Big Brother Naija season 9 ‘No Loose Guard’ edition. Kellyrae edged Wanni who came in second and Onyeka third to emerge winner of the night. As the winner,…
- 26 Sept 2024
BBNaija: Twists, Evictions, Alliances, Strikes and More on Episode 8 of the Buzz
The Buzz kicked off with a wave of drama as host Toke Makinwa dissected the latest evictions with her guests, music producer Kay Solo and digital entrepreneur Adetutu Sanusi. Toke was surprised that…
- 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,…
- 20 Nov 2024
Treepz Embarks on Global Expansion Journey with Trade Accelerator Program
Treepz, a leading corporate mobility startup in sub-Saharan Africa renowned for its safe and convenient transport solutions, has been selected by the World Trade Center for the 2024 Trade Accelerator…
- 16 Aug 2024
Treepz Makes History Becomes First Corporate Mobility Startup in Africa to Complete International Cross-Border Rental Trip
Treepz, the leading corporate mobility startup in Africa, has set a remarkable record by becoming the first on the continent to complete a cross-border rental trip between two countries – Nigeria and…
- 16 Sept 2024
5th Anniversary: Treepz Unveils Upgraded All-in-one Mobility App for Corporate Firms, Individuals
In commemoration of our fifth-year anniversary, Treepz, Africa’s leading corporate mobility startup has achieved momentum in the African mobility industry, where it is providing cutting-edge…
- 22 Nov 2021
Treepz Acquires Ugabus in Expansion Move, Closes its Seed Round @ $2.8M
In a bid to digitize the public transportation system and provide safer, reliable and comfortable commute options across Africa, Toronto-based shared mobility company, Treepz, has announced its…
- 3 Mar 2021
Crowdyvest Raises New Investment, Exits EMFATO Holdings
Crowdyvest is following up on new investments into the startup to grow as a digital savings company in Nigeria, as EMFATO Holdings (owners of Farmcrowdy and investors in Plentywaka) have announced…
- 19 Dec 2017
Farmcrowdy Closes on Seed Funding of $1m
Farmcrowdy, Nigeria’s first and leading digital agriculture platform which allows Nigerians to venture in and sponsor agriculture, has announced that it had closed on seed funding of $1 million from…
- 7 Nov 2024
Treepz Drives Innovation, Wins Top Honors at African Union Event
Treepz, Africa’s leading corporate mobility startup, has been awarded the Best Startup Pitch in Africa at the 15th Annual African Union Private Sector High-Level Conference, held in Lusaka, Zambia on…
- 27 Sept 2024
BBNaija: The Final Showdown Begins, Explosive Evictions, Toke Spills the Tea, and Kelly Rae Grabs Head of House
As Big Brother Naija Season 9 approaches its climax, the intensity both in the house and on Big Brother Naija: The Buzz Season 9 talk show is reaching unprecedented heights. Episode 9, hosted by the…
- 19 Nov 2017
Farmcrowdy Launches Mobile App for Agritech in Nigeria
Farmcrowdy, Nigeria’s first and leading digital agriculture platform has introduced a new category of funding small scale farming in Africa by allowing Nigerians to venture and sponsor agriculture;…
- 14 Nov 2017
Farmcrowdy Launches Mobile App for Agritech in Nigeria
Farmcrowdy, Nigeria’s first and leading digital agriculture platform has introduced a new category of funding small scale farming in Africa by allowing Nigerians to venture and sponsor agriculture;…
- 27 Mar 2024
Treepz Doubles Down on Corporate Mobility in Africa with Launch of a New Website
Treepz, Africa’s leading corporate mobility startup, has expanded its corporate mobility and employee transportation services across the continent with a fresh new look for its website. The…
- 10 Sept 2021
Plentywaka Rebrands as Treepz to Further Pan-African Expansion
Plentywaka, the Toronto-headquartered shared mobility startup which provides hassle-free shared rides on-demand, is making a significant shift in its business today as it announced that it has…
- 18 Sept 2022
Treepz Launches Business Service, Celebrates its 3rd Anniversary
Treepz, Africa's shared-mobility startup, is set to launch Business Treepz, a new service aimed at providing staff bus solutions and bus rental service in a structured, accessible, and predictable…
- 19 Aug 2019
Life Lager Wraps Up 2019 Edition Of Hi-Life Fest
Life Lager, the beer brand renowned for inspiring progress and for celebrating the culture of the South East people has added another landmark achievement to its growing list of successful consumer…
- 20 Jul 2020
Crowdyvest Holdings Renames to EMFATO Holdings
Crowdyvest Holdings an investment company based in Lagos, established to build technology solutions that meet the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development goals in different sectors will begin…
- 19 Nov 2015
Travelbeta.com Raises $2m Seed Fund 6 Weeks after Launch
Travelbeta.com, Nigeria’s newest online travel agency has raised a $2 million seed fund barely six weeks after its website went live on October 1. Travelbeta & Tours Limited, the controlling…
- 21 Oct 2018
Nigerian Farmers Log on for Cash in Hi-Tech Networks
It looked like the end had arrived for Adewale Fatai’s chicken farm. Money was running out. Built to house 30,000 chickens, the farm was producing fewer than 2,000 chicks. His family had no…
- 19 Jan 2024
Treepz Transports over 1.2 million Passengers in 2023
Treepz, Africa's leading shared mobility platform, stands tall as it releases its resilient 2023 Year in Review Report, showcasing its resilience, growth and transformative impact. Treepz Founders…
- 4 Apr 2018
Oradian Deploys Cloud Tech for Digital Rural Banking
Oradian, a financial inclusion company, is set to build its community of visionary microfinance institutions, microfinance banks and Cooperative Societies in West Africa. Through Oradian’s toolset,…
- 18 Jun 2015
Nigerian Idol 5 Ends In Style as K-Peace Carts Home Top Prize
After over five months of thrilling the Nigerian public with best of music performances from the country’s leading crop of budding talents, the curtains came down on the season five of the Nigerian…
- 1 Mar 2018
Farmcrowdy Gets $325,000 Grant from GSMA
Farmcrowdy, Nigeria’s first and leading digital agriculture platform which allows Nigerians to venture in and sponsor agriculture, has been named as a recipient of a $325,000 grant from dedicated…