Asset and Resource Management, (ARM) and Ventures Platform, have launched Labs by ARM 2.0, a 12 weeks FinTech-Focused Accelerator Program, designed to support the best early-stage companies, solving...
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Leveraging Technology Is Key To Financial Inclusion – Accion
A financial inclusion seminar was organized, by Accion Microfinance Bank, on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at the Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos. Financial stakeholders and enthusiasts...
Limestart, a Founder Institute Portfolio Company Emerges One of...
Keturah Ovio, a recent graduate of the first cohort of Founder Institute, Lagos Chapter, has emerged one of the winners, of Africa-UK: Female Tech Founders 2020 pitch session Keturah is the founder...
These Google Products Failed the Test of Time, However...
Google is, among the leading technology companies in the world and it is not by chance that, the company has designed multiple products that, have benefitted users, immensely. Not every Google launch...
Bitcoin Usage Increases In Nigeria As Users Ignore CBN’s...
Users of bitcoin and other digital currencies in Nigeria have been warned, by the Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN), to desist from using the currencies, as legal tender. This was revealed, in the...
Meet the Speakers Slated for Start-up Pitch Bootcamp by Lagos...
Pitching your start-up ideas, effectively, is a crucial skill that will help you acquire financing, customers, partners and top talent. Lagos Founder Institute presents Start-up Pitch Bootcamp. You...
Lagos State Government Unveils Idea Hub at Day 2 of #AoTLagos
The day one of the Art of Technology Lagos 1.0 (#AoTLagos) event saw the gathering of more than 1000 tech enthusiasts, innovators and developers attend the conference at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos...
Ahead Of 2020, MTN And Ericsson Kick Off 5G Demo In Lagos
Following the 5G trial, at Abuja and Calabar recently, one of the foremost network operators in Nigeria, MTN, in partnership with Ericsson, a multinational networking and telecommunications company...
Are You New In the Start-up Ecosystem? Follow this Funding Guide
With that very exciting idea, that you have and your enthusiasm, to embark on your start-up journey, you, suddenly, lost the energy to continue your pursuit because you have no idea on, how to get...
New Experience for Consumers and Retailers as Google Shopping...
In line with Google’s commitment to support the growth of businesses in Nigeria, the tech giant has launched Shopping ads on Google Search to enhance consumers’ experience of online transactions...
Innovative Strategies for Organisations In the Age of Digital...
Over the years, technology and innovation have, basically, altered the way we go about our daily activities. In modern times, the speed and scale of innovation, have taken its game, a step higher...
Cairo Based Cleaning Service Jinni Raises Six-figure Investment
Egyptian cleaning services platform, Jinni has reportedly raised an unspecified six-figure amount in dollars from AUC Angels a university-based angel network. The start-up makes available cleaning...
Plentywaka Set to Improve User Experience As it Unveils New App
Plentywaka, a technology-driven bus sharing solution, designed to allow commuters to schedule their rides from their preferred pick-up locations to their desired destination has announced the launch...
How these Tech Trends May Affect your Small Business
Towards the end of November 2019, some major changes happened in the world of technology. These tech trends have some implications that you can’t ignore. In case you missed them, this article...
Seeking the Next Recruit for your Company? Hire These 5 Types of...
The year is almost running to a close. At such periods like this, most already, well established, or, early-stage business outfits, would have put a lid on hiring activities, till early in the coming...
Africa Requires Policy Changes for Innovation in Social...
The potentials of technological innovation, in driving the Sustainable Development Goals, (SDGs), can, only, be achieved, when there is, a healthy ecosystem that ensures a culture, of social...
Leveraging the Potentials of the African Fintech Ecosystem
Start-ups on the African continent, with a focus on financial technology, (fintech), have stolen the show, on the continent’s start-up space. African Fintech start-ups, in the last three years, have...
These Big Organisations Transited from Start-up Ideas
Entrepreneurs, or, let us say, start-ups, or, founders are, often, credited with the abilities, to proffer creative solutions that address the challenges, of their, would-be customers. Moving from an...
Founder Institute elevates CFA to Regional Director
Founder Institute a Silicon Valley-based pre-seed Accelerator has announced the elevation of Chukwuemeka Fred Agbata Jnr. “CFA’, to the position of Regional Director. CFA’s...
Velocity By Lagos Founder Institute Records Success, Opens...
Recently, the Lagos chapter of the Founder Institute, (A Pre-Seed Acceleration), program, graduated 21 founders of start-up ventures, from its first cohort. After a 14-week, rigorous round of...
Digital Entrepreneur, Leo Stan Ekeh, Set To Receive National...
Leo Stan Ekeh, Founder and Chairman of Zinox Group, is set to receive the National Productivity Order of Merit, (NPOM), an award from the Federal Government of Nigeria. He was nominated, among other...
Investment In The Nigerian Stock Exchange; What You Need To know...
We have, previously, discussed steps, required of you, when planning to invest in the Nigerian Stock Exchange. In case, you missed it, you can read the full article again. We have, also, come with a...
Two Nigerian Entrepreneurs Selected for Africa Prize for...
The Royal Academy of Engineering, United Kingdom has announced the names of 16 entrepreneurs shortlisted for the next year’s Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. The announcement was made in Cape...
Farmcrowdy Attends the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s...
Farmcrowdy, Nigeria’s First Digital Agriculture Platform was one of the 10 Start-ups selected by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry to participate in the Global Business Mentorship Programme...
Lagos FI Chapter Graduates 21 as the Institute is Renamed...
Founder Institute, Lagos Chapter, in its maiden edition of Velocity, graduated its first cohort of entrepreneurs, after a rigorous 14-week class. The graduation ceremony took place, on Saturday...