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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...

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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,...

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SefRel Shop: Redefining What It Means to “Buy Nigerian”

For decades, a strong preference for imported goods has shaped Nigeria’s consumer culture. This bias has hurt local businesses and reinforced the “Aba-made”...

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SefRel Shop: Redefining What It Means to “Buy Nigerian”

For decades, a strong preference for imported goods has shaped Nigeria’s consumer culture. This bias has hurt local businesses and reinforced the “Aba-made”...

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EasySpend Launches Free Virtual Dollar Cards in Nigeria.

From streaming subscriptions to international shopping, Nigerians know the struggle of making cross-border payments all too well. Failed transactions, high conversion fees, and...

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Smart Ways Entrepreneurs Can Leverage AI for Growth

The rapid rise of AI has been a driving force behind significant changes in the way businesses operate. Entrepreneurs have been advised to...

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How to turn off autoplay on your social media feeds

There are times when you may want to prevent videos and GIFs from automatically playing in your social media feeds. This could be...

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The Trusted Advisors is vying to become the only legal partner a startup needs

One day, you have a brilliant idea to build a financial technology company that could bring millions of Nigerians into the financial sector, and the...