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- 9 Nov 2015
How and Why Lagos is Breeding Ground for Techpreneurs
Technology entrepreneurs’ (techpreneurs) and most technology startups have remained concentrated in Lagos due to the dearth of basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for…
- 25 Nov 2016
Leo Stan Ekeh’s Million-Dollar Advice to Techpreneurs in Nigeria @ eNigeria
Technology Entrepreneurs (techpreneurs) in Nigeria need to direct their passion to investments that can pay their bills, while constantly improving themselves with technology set to remain…
- 26 Sept 2015
Jack, NITDA DG @DemoAfrica2015 Lauds Techpreneurs
Peter Jack, director-general, National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) said that Agency is delighted by the resilience of African technology entrepreneurs (techpreneurs) to support…
- 9 Mar 2014
How and Why Techpreneurs are Dying
High interest rate; banks’ apathy to financing startups; multiple taxation; poor accounting system; weak management system; marketing are some of the factors impeding the growth of…
- 25 Jan 2021
CNN’s Inside Africa meets Nigeria’s Techpreneurs
On this week’s Inside Africa, CNN International showcases Nigeria’s entrepreneurial spirit, meeting four start-up stars who are improving the world from Africa’s largest tech hub. Firstly, the…
- 27 Jan 2014
Four Firms Raise ‘Techpreneurs’ Through DevCon Alpha
Verve International, leading e-payment solution provider in Nigeria, Microsoft, renowned software company, Nokia, smarphone manufacturers and Mobile Monday, a mobile solution developing company have…
- 13 Oct 2016
$1m Fund: Chivas Regal in Search of Techpreneurs with Revolutionary Ideas
Technology entrepreneurs, “start-ups”, in Nigeria stand the chance to grab one million dollars ($1M) in funding as Chivas Regal, The Venture initiative, has been commenced for the second time in the…
- 12 Jun 2022
Techpreneurs Must Avoid Jumia, Konga Strategies to Survive
By Prof. Evans Stevenson E-commerce in Nigeria has often been touted as a difficult terrain and not for the faint-hearted. This position is backed up by concrete facts and verifiable evidence,…
- 18 Sept 2016
Software Firm Dangles ‘Winning Recipe’ to Techpreneurs
While every entrepreneur, especially in the technology space, is unique and each story is different, there is a common factor that unites them – they take risks, follow their dreams and pursue their…
- 10 Jul 2016
Troyka, Hotsauce Task Techpreneurs on Global Competitiveness
Troyka Group and the partner Hotsauce have urged startups in the country, especially, those in the technology space, to sharpen their skill sets for global competitiveness. The duo made their…
- 20 Jan 2021
Africa Fintech Foundry to Boost Innovation & ‘Techpreneurs’ with 2021 ‘Accelerator’ Programme
Africa’s foremost innovation hub, the Africa Fintech Foundry (AFF), has opened up its registration portal for the 2021 Accelerator program. The initiative, which is being executed in partnership with…
- 28 Oct 2015
Female Tech MDs Inspire Techpreneurs at AIG/Idea Hub Fireside Chat
At the recent Idea Hub Fireside Chat, startup founders converged to meet with the Managing Directors of the Rocket funded Africa Internet Group to share knowledge, case studies, exchange notes and…
- 16 Jan 2022
NITDA Trains, Empowers 60 Rural Women on ICT, Techpreneur
As part of efforts in bridging the digital divide in the country through the implementation of the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy, the National Information Technology Development Agency…
- 2 May 2016
NITEC to Drive Need for African TechPreneurs’ Global Exposure- Braimah
The Nigeria International Technology Exhibition & Conference (NITEC 2016) is being perfected as a credible platform to make case for African startups financing. Mr. Ehi Braimah, managing director…
- 2 Jan 2025
Effective Software, Hardware Training Will Boost Development - Okpalanedu
Prince Constantine Okpalanedu, Chief Executive Officer, Gadgethub Ltd, a Political Scientist turned Techpreneur, with strong strength in sales of technology products and solutions, speaks to ICT…
- 20 Jun 2025
DBN Awards N13m in Grants to Tech Startups
Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has awarded a total of N13 million in grants to three standout tech startups at the 2025 Techpreneur Summit held in Lagos, reinforcing its commitment to innovation…
- 5 Oct 2015
Supermart CEO Urges Startups on Skill Sets for Business Sustainability
Raphael Afaedor, co-founder and chief executive officer, Supermart.com.ng, has encouraged startups, particularly, techpreneurs to prioritise development of adequate skill sets for their business…
- 13 Aug 2016
Delivery Science SaaS Modifies Supply Chain Management
Delivery Science, led by a team of indigenous techpreneurs (technology entrepreneurs), offers ‘Enterprise Supply Chain Software as a Service (SaaS)’ solution to companies operating robust logistics…
- 23 May 2016
Overlooking Digital Analytics Will Cause Companies Revenue Loss- Achi
Celestine Achi is the founder and Chief Digital marketing strategist at Cihan Group. Celestine is a seasoned Digital PR strategist, social techpreneur, digital PR blogger and also the founder of…
- 8 Aug 2019
Edo State, MainOne Partner to Train Edo Youth in Digital Skills & AI Technology
In a collaborative effort to groom a skilled generation and produce techpreneurs in Edo State, the Edo State Skills Development Agency (EdoJobs) has partnered with MainOne, West Africa’s leading…
- 7 Jul 2017
Finnih, Clark to Speak At CFA’s Startups Hangout July Edition
The July 2017 edition of CFA’s Startups Hangout has been scheduled to be held on Friday, July 14, 2017 by 5:00pm. It promises to be a very exciting hangout as we have two successful Entrepreneurs…
- 11 Jun 2013
Nigerian Youths, Technology & the Future
In this digital age, the backbone of every economy is hinged on Technology with entrepreneurship driving the growth of the entire system. We see Technology powering every facet of human endeavor,…
- 28 Apr 2014
Bulk SMS is Unexploited Gold-Mine -Akintayo
Stephen Akintayo, chief executive officer of Gileadbalm Group, is an inspirational speaker, youth leader, entrepreneur, a digital marketing consultant with account of 10 of multi-nationals in…
- 4 May 2015
Oracle Partners CC-Hub on “Techpreneurship” Development
Oracle Nigeria, a global hardware and software giant has been consistent in pursuit of means to galvanising enterprises development in Nigeria. In the latest development, Oracle is partnering with…
- 23 Aug 2017
African Startups can Scale, Using Technology- Bolaji Finnih
According to a recent Fortune Magazine survey, 42% of Startups say that they did not evaluate the market needs for their various products, solutions and services before launching into the market.…
- 10 Jul 2017
CFA’s Startups Hangout Holds Friday
The July 2017 edition of CFA's Startups Hangout will come up this Friday, July 14, 2017 by 5:00pm at Adna Hotel, GRA, Ikeja Lagos. The hangout will have in attendance, for the July 2017 edition, two…
- 17 Jul 2017
Finnih, Ommo Clark Share Business Nuggets at CFA’s Startups Hangout
The July 2017 edition of CFA’s Startups Hangout was held at Adna Hotel, GRA, Ikeja on July 14, 2017 and Startups that attended, had a very interesting knowledge-imparting session, listening to and…
- 1 Jul 2017
IBM Country Boss, Others to Speak at NITEC 2017
Mr. Dipo Faulkner, country general manager, IBM West Africa, headlines next week's Nigeria Information Technology Exhibition & Conference (NITEC) 2017 event, holding at the Sheraton Hotel &…
- 11 Apr 2017
2017 NITEC: Industry Experts to Provide Insights on Big Data, Analytics for SMEs
The date for second edition of the Nigerian International Technology Exhibition and Conference (NITEC) has been announced. According to the Organisers, the NITEC 2017 will hold on Tuesday, July 4,…
- 8 Dec 2016
Enugu Grants Galaxy Backbone Waiver on Right of Way- Ugwuanyi
Enugu State Government is resolved to promoting sustainable technological development through information and Communication Technology (ICT), said Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, the executive Governor of the…