Nigeria Sets Up Implementation Committee, Earmarks N10bn Yearly for Startup
The Federal Government of Nigeria, in its bid to promote the country’s innovative ecosystem, appointed a committee of 27 members to implement the Nigeria Startup Act. Prof. Isa Pantami, Minister of Communications…
Two Nigerian Tech Start-Ups Win $300,000 At LEAP23 Contest
Two Nigerian startups have emerged winners in the final awards at #LEAP2023, Saudi Arabia, strengthening the country’s position as the leading startup hub in Africa. Nigeria participated in six categories;…
Nigeria Dominates List of 100 Most-Funded African Startups
No fewer than 27 Nigerian startups are among the Most Funded African startups, according to a list curated by Digest Africa, a data and intelligence company based in Uganda. According to the…
President Buhari Signs Nigeria Startups Bill into Law
President Muhammadu Buhari has signed Nigeria’s Startups Bills into law, activating the Nigeria Startups Act 2022. Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Pantami, who disclosed this to State…
50 African Tech Giant Team Up Through Pando DAO to Accelerate Africa’s Startup Ecosystem
Pando DAO is also the official community partner of the Silicon Zanzibar Government Initiative. Initial initiatives will include a hub open to Pando DAO members and a Pando CEO Summit,…
Nigerian Start-Up Emerges Global Best in Mobility, Smart Cities at GITEX 2022
A Nigerian Start-up, Shap-Shap had won the Mobility and Logistics Innovation category challenge in the Supernova Challenge Pitch Competition at the Gulf Information Technology Exhibition(GITEX), in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai. Mrs…
The Top 5 Nigerian Tech Start-Ups That Emerged Highest Employers With 3,244 Staff in 2022
Five Nigerian Tech Startups have employed 3,244 staff as of September 2022 which makes them the highest employers when compared to 481 start-ups in the country. According to a report…
New Report Says Lagos is Home to 88.4% of Nigeria’s Startups
Lagos is said to be the hub housing most of Nigeria’s startup companies, as 88.4% of the 481 companies tracked for the report started or are in the state. According…
Meet the 30 Leading African Startups in Healthcare Supply Chains
Each start-up will receive at least $50,000 from the program. Funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the program aims to bridge the gap between African-led businesses, investors, and…
Nigerian Fintech Startup, NowNow Digital Systems Raises $13m Seed Fund
Nigerian fintech startup, NowNow Digital Systems has raised $13 million in a seed fund round. The funding round saw participation from NeoVision Ventures Ltd., DLF Family Office and Shadi Abdulhadi.…
The 23 Nigerian Startups Selected for Google’s Black Founders Fund Cohort
Google, has rolled out the list of 60 eligible black-founded startups across Africa that will be joining its Startups Black Founders Fund (BFF) for Africa. The grantees, 50% of which…
Lagos overtakes Nairobi as number-one African start-up ecosystem
Lagos has overtaken Nairobi as the top African start-up ecosystem after ranking 122nd on the Global Start-up Ecosystem Index while the Kenyan capital came 136th. The Global Start-up Ecosystem Index…