Nigerian logistics startup Kobo360 raises US$1.2 million seed round
Nigerian-based logistics startup Kobo360 has raised $1.2 million in pre-seed funding round soon after being accepted into the YCombinator class …
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Fuzu launches in Uganda to shape the future of the country’s job market
Fuzu, Swahili for succeed, a career development, recruitment and learning solutions firm has launched its operations in Uganda.in collaboration with 25 …
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We Apply Adaptive Technology Through Series of SMS That Help Students Practice Specific Skills in English and Math-Claire Mongeau
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Interview: How Ayobami Oyaleke Is Tackling Unemployment In Nigeria Via Placement.ng
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Deliveryman.ng launches with plans for ‘fast and secure’ last mile delivery in Nigeria
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Hacks To Help Improve Your Networking Skills
Networking is all about interacting with people to exchange information and develop professional or social contacts. Clearly, it is everything …
On Agbada X: The best way to gain traction for your startup
You don’t have a great product if you can’t pick up traction without spending money and getting word of mouth. …
Nigerian EdTech company, ScholarX partners N-Power to empower more ypuths
ScholarX, Inc., a fast-growing Technology start-up based in Lagos, is pleased to announce a partnership with N-Power, the Job Creation …
The Best Affirmations for Entrepreneurs going through a rough time
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Kenya’s Unimall launches to give students a good shopping platform
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South Africa’s FiberTiger launches to help users find the best fibre deals & ISPs
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PikiWash has washed up to 4000 bikes till date – Kanamugire Bicura, MD
The vehicle washing industry seem to be a very big one in Africa. Especially given that cars and motorcycles are …
ErrandDriverr launches in Nigeria to assist users run errands
There are 24 hours in a single day. Do you work that you barely have an hour to rest? Or …
Senegal’s MaTontine wins the country’s round of Global Seedstars World Competition
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Tunisian online finance news startup Ilboursa.com raises $400,000 to expand to Kenya & Nigeria
Tunisian online finance news startup Ilboursa.com has raised $400,000 to expand to its news offerings in the MENA region and eventually …
Invested Development’s Miguel Granier completes acquisition of iHub, Gearbox via BSP Fund
Invested Development's Miguel Granier has completed the acquisition of iHub Limited and Gearbox via investment firm BSP Fund LLC as …
SMELP is Providing SMEs with Affordable Legal Services
For small businesses looking out for affordable legal services, SMELP is providing just that. SMELP, an acronym for Small to Medium Enterprises Legal …
Bustops.ng Wants to Help You Easily Find Your Way Around Lagos
If you live in Lagos without a car, you must have gone through that stress of not being able to …
This Nigerian Startup is Enabling Users Book the Services of Verified Mechanics Online
You've probably gone through that embarrassing moment when your car develops a fault and leaves your stranded, especially in an …
CityRun is Providing Lagosians with Parcel Delivery and Courier Services
Cityrun is a Lagos based provider of cost-effective parcel delivery and courier services. The on-demand pick-up service allows customers request for …