Category Technology

African startup founders face anxiety

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Flourish Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm, research has revealed the mental and emotional toll on African startup founders, with over half of them reporting burnout, anxiety, and high stress due to the demands of building a business. The study,…

60% of Nigerian startups incorporated in US — Consul

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The Consul General at the United States Consulate in Lagos, Will Stevens, has stated that 60 per cent of Nigerian tech startups are incorporated in the United States, highlighting the growing collaboration between the tech sectors of both countries. He…

Moniepoint recruits Stanbic IBTC CFO

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Moniepoint, the Nigerian fintech company valued at over $1bn, has appointed Bayo Olujobi as Chief Financial Officer of its microfinance banking subsidiary, Moniepoint MFB. The nine-year-old startup made this disclosure in a statement shared with The PUNCH recently. Olujobi, who…

Visa plans $1bn investment for African fintech

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Visa, the world’s second-largest card payment firm, announced a strategic investment in four African startups as part of its $1bn commitment to expanding financial inclusion across the continent. The move comes through Visa’s Africa Fintech Accelerator programme, launched in June…

Firm adopts AI to drive innovation

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Inq.Nigeria has bolstered its position in the country’s tech ecosystem with a strategic expansion into edge AI and Internet of Things solutions. The company’s move comes as part of its ongoing commitment to delivering innovative technologies and contributing to Nigeria’s…

WITIN bags award in science, tech

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Women in Technology in Nigeria Girls STEM Clubs and Outreaches in Nigeria has been announced as the winner of this year’s Inspiring Women in Science Outreach Award. The organisation, which has established STEM clubs and outreach programs across Nigeria, made…

Webfluential unveils platform to boost creative economy

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Influencer marketing pioneer Webfluential marked its 10th anniversary by unveiling an expanded platform designed to bolster the creative economy. In a statement on Sunday, the company introduced a new range of products and services aimed at empowering content creators and…