Why Pennee is pivoting to build the rails for lending in Nigeria
When Gideon Adeyemi, Emmanuella Mejero, and Abolade Eniseyin launched Pennee in 2021, their goal was to change how credit is disbursed and perceived...
How The Hive Incubator Can Help You Grow
Incubators have become powerful catalysts for startup success, equipping founders with the tools and guidance they need to thrive in today’s competitive business...
Foreign banks don’t trust Nigerians. This startup wants to change that
Before ChatGPT turned artificial intelligence into a buzzword and gave startups a reason to slap AI on every feature, it was already quietly...
Akure Art and Tech Hub Launches Student Ambassadorship Program
Akure Art & Tech Hub has officially launched its Student Ambassadorship Program, a dynamic campus-focused initiative designed to nurture and empower the next...
Trump’s $100k fee creates rare opportunity for African talents, but governments must take decisive action
On Friday, September 19, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing a $100,000 fee on all new H-1B visa applications....
Why Kredete sees credit scoring for immigrants as its next big opportunity
This week, Kredete, a Nigerian fintech, raised $22 million in Series A funding from AfricInvest, Partech, and Polymorphic Capital. The funding comes just...
Meta unveils new smart glasses with a display and wristband controller
Meta on Wednesday unveiled a new pair of Ray-Ban branded smart glasses with a built-in display for apps, alerts, and directions on the...
Faced with a failing currency, this Nigerian startup found a global market for IT equipment
While working at 54gene, Francis Osifo needed to get a laptop for an employee in Kenya. Buying the device locally was too expensive,...
