MoboFree founder shares ingredients to a successful African marketplace Published by Kate Douglas on 25 September 2015 ‘The game is not so much about acquiring customers – that’s just the beginning. It is about how to keep your customers engaged over time.’
VC investor: Forget the middle class, Africa’s opportunity lies in low-income demand Published by Kate Douglas on 17 September 2015 London-based venture capital firm, TLcom Capital, has its eye on African tech companies.
Start-up Snapshot: Online insurance platform aims to crack the Nigerian market Published by Justin Probyn on 10 September 2015 TopCheck is a Nigerian based start-up that allows users to compare and buy car insurance online.
Roaster aims to develop Nigeria’s coffee crop and culture Published by Chris Stein on 9 September 2015 Like many of its cash crops, Nigeria’s coffee sector has been neglected for years in favour of more lucrative commodities like oil.
The Uqalo Consumer Index: Headwinds for Nigerian consumer Published by Diane Laas on 4 September 2015 Our most recent index, based on data at the end of August, has fallen to 23.2x which is its lowest level since March 2014.
Can tractor sharing boost the incomes of small-scale farmers? Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 28 August 2015 An Uber-like service for tractors.
Start-up snapshot: Foodstantly wants to take Nigeria’s food industry online Published by Justin Probyn on 24 August 2015 Online platform Foodstantly allows users to buy and sell food and farm produce.
No, Nigeria is not the world’s biggest champagne consumer after France Published by Mina Demian on 19 August 2015 Do Nigerians pop nearly as much bubbly as the French themselves? What started out as a forecast on new champagne consumption has taken on a life of its own.
Start-up snapshot: Making vehicle insurance quick and simple in Nigeria Published by Justin Probyn on 18 August 2015 Online platform, AutoGenius, allows users to search for vehicle insurance quotes from a multitude different insurers.
Nigeria: Tomato paste could prove a tasty investment Published by Jaco Maritz on 17 August 2015 The domestic production of tomato paste in Nigeria could potentially be an attractive opportunity, according to a recent briefing note by Ecobank.
Energy projects: Three ways African governments can better attract private capital Published by Kate Douglas on 6 August 2015 Genesis Electricity’s CEO highlights three policies that governments should pursue.
Cameroon’s anti-Boko Haram strategy hampers commerce Published by Moki Edwin Kindzeka on 5 August 2015 Cameroon has sealed parts of its long river border with Nigeria and prohibited travel at night as part of its measures to stop Boko Haram terrorism.
Why this Nigerian chose rural farming over a suit and tie Published by Kate Douglas on 30 July 2015 … and why he hasn’t looked back since.
Start-up snapshot: Lagos app helps commuters take road less travelled Published by Justin Probyn on 28 July 2015 Beat Traffik is a mobile app that crowd-sources regional reports regarding traffic jams and accidents to help commuters to reach their destination faster in Nigeria.