Startups
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DBN Recognizes Financial Institutions Supporting MSMEs
DBN Honours Financial Institutions Driving MSME Growth Across Nigeria The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has recognised top-performing partner financial…
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OmniRetail Empowering Women Retailers in Africa
In 2022, Joyce Moses, the owner of a modest corner shop, discovered a solution to the daily grind of managing…
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Wakanow Empowers Nigerians Through Affiliate Travel Business, Expands Reach with Forum Series
Wakanow Nigeria, a leading name in travel technology, has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering Nigerians with income-generating opportunities through the…
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Aruwa Capital Raises $35M for Gender-Lens Fund II, Eyes Expansion in Nigeria and Ghana
Aruwa Capital Management, one of Africa’s leading female-led private equity firms, has announced the successful close of $35 million for…
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Google Opens Applications for 2025 Startups Accelerator Africa Program Focused on AI Innovation
Google has officially opened applications for the 2025 edition of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program, a flagship initiative…
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USADF Cuts $51M in SME and Startup Funding Across Africa, Threatening Over 1,000 Projects
In a move shaking Africa’s startup and small business ecosystem, the U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) has pulled the plug…
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Shuttlers Adds 20 CNG Buses to Fleet, Cuts Rider Costs by 29%
In a significant move toward sustainable urban mobility, Nigerian mobility startup Shuttlers has added 20 new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered…
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MyFoodAngels Introduces Sustainable Packaging to Reduce Plastic Waste
Lagos-based grocery delivery startup, MyFoodAngels, is taking a bold step towards sustainability by introducing reusable packaging and biodegradable alternatives to…
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LagRide Faces Driver Churn Amid App Transition and Management Disputes
Despite surpassing ₦600 million ($389,911) in gross merchandise value (GMV) on March 25, 2025, LagRide, the Lagos State government-backed ride-hailing…
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