Lagos State Government partners Ventures Platform to fight against COVID-19

Ventures Platform and the Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council (LASRIC) have announced their partnership to find tech-enabled solutions addressing the coronavirus pandemic.

CcHUB, Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council to support COVID-19 projects

Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB) has announced a partnership with the Lagos State Science Research and Innovation Council (LASRIC)

Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak response from Nigeria’s Top Tech companies

We asked the 10 best tech companies to work for in Nigeria what they were doing to protect employees and customers, in light of this COVID-19 pandemic.

How to be productive while working from home during COVID-19 pandemic

Remote work veterans share tips on how to effectively work from home during COVID-19 pandemic.

Five Nigerian startups got into Y Combinator’s 2020 winter batch

Eleven years ago, the first Nigerian company got into Y Combinator—an American seed accelerator. The Nigerian company was the defunct online advertising platform, PetaSales.

Wimbart launches PR Office Hours for African tech startups

Wimbart has launched PR Office Hours for African tech startups. It is designed to equip them with PR tools they need to achieve their business goals.

Alliance for AI facilitates practical session on scaling artificial intelligence solutions

Alliance for AI had a practical session with Facebook Accelerator startups on how they can scale their artificial intelligence solutions across Africa and beyond.

Top 10 most innovative companies in Africa

These are the top 10 most innovative companies in Africa: Twiga, mPedigree, Copia, Piggyvest, MPost, Tizeti, Tongoro, Lumkani, Kobo360, and 54gene.

FCMB introduces EPIC Pitch, plans to give close to a million naira to startups

Application for the maiden edition of EPIC Pitch closes on March 23. Fintechs, healthtechs, edtechs, agritechs, etc. are free to apply.

Youverify closes $1.5m seed round led by Orange DV and LoftyInc AF

Youverify raises $1.5m in a seed round led by Orange Digital Ventures Africa (ODV) and Loftyinc Afropreneurs Fund.

Favour Ori sells his educational resource app for ₦22 million

The College Situation App is a platform that connects students—mostly Nigerians and Africans—with schools, scholarships, and fellowship programmes in Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, and other countries abroad.

#TechMeetsBanking 2020: Rubies to roll out more financial solutions

Rubies Bank recently held its inaugural fintech event, where its array of solutions were introduced to stakeholders in the banking and finance sector.