Three nuggets of business advice from top Nigerian fintech entrepreneur Published by Staff Writer on 10 March 2019 Three lessons we can learn from Chijioke Dozie’s business journey.
The journey so far: Elo Umeh, CEO, Terragon Group Published by Justin Probyn on 7 March 2019 ‘Money follows vision – and not the other way around.’
Startup snapshot: From smoke alarms to water filters – cutting edge products for the Nigerian market Published by Justin Probyn on 6 March 2019 Founded by Nigerian designers, the Nupe Project develops problem-solving products for the African market.
Andela co-founder on why entrepreneurs should “get obsessed” with the problem they’re trying to solve Published by Vanessa Bauza on 4 March 2019 Christina Sass, co-founder of Andela, talks about the future of Africa’s tech sector.
The journey so far: Walter Emiedafe, CEO, Sapient Vendors Published by Justin Probyn on 21 February 2019 ‘The variables working against your optimistic plans change on a daily basis and it is your duty as a leader to adapt constantly.’
Africa in 2019: What businesspeople need to look out for Published by Martyn Davies on 17 February 2019 2019 is set to be the year of uncertain sentiment, most notably due to global trade tensions and protectionist strategies.
The journey so far: Ola Brown, CEO, Flying Doctors Nigeria Published by Justin Probyn on 14 February 2019 ‘Leading is not really about being a boss. It is more about serving and helping people to grow and improve their skills.’
Startup snapshot: Changing the way people live in Lagos Published by Justin Probyn on 13 February 2019 Nigeria-based Spleet’s mission is to change the way people live together and re-define the future of urban shared-living for working professionals, millennials and digital nomads.
Startup snapshot: Successful Nigerian tech company bootstrapped from a garage Published by Justin Probyn on 11 February 2019 From starting with nothing but laptops in a garage four years ago, 3 Wise Pixels managed to get itself listed on the London Stock Exchange’s Companies to Inspire Africa 2019 report.
Women-led tech startups on the rise in Africa Published by Finbarr Toesland on 11 February 2019 On the surface, sub-Saharan Africa boasts the world’s highest rate of women entrepreneurs, at 27%.
[LONG READ] Nigeria decides 2019: What you need to know Published by Ronak Gopaldas on 10 February 2019 Although elections in Nigeria are always highly competitive and anxiety-inducing affairs, there are two salient differences this time around which should offset some of the usual fault lines.
The journey so far: Ani Charles Bassey-Eyo, CEO, LANI Group Published by Justin Probyn on 7 February 2019 ‘Business and entrepreneurship are not just about something to fund a lifestyle, but [are about] birthing a dream and nurturing it.’
The journey so far: Collins Onuegbu, executive vice chairman, Signal Alliance Published by Justin Probyn on 24 January 2019 ‘Entrepreneurship is a journey. Time and experience teach you along the way.’
On the road to faster freight transport: Kobo360’s Uber for trucks Published by Vanessa Bauza on 21 January 2019 Obi Ozor, founder and CEO of Kobo360, talks about his passion for problem solving.