May 12, 2019 Google | Juliet Ehimuan | Local Guides | West Africa Copy Editor

An Afternoon with Google Maps Connect Live: Telling Our Nigerian Stories Our Own Way

I’ve long been an avid fan of telling our own stories using technology. What might be impossible given the prohibitive cost of TV adverts and full page magazine spreads is made possible – and accessible – with technology. Social media, location-enabled apps and user engagement means I can find out where a great suya spot […]

March 21, 2019 accelerator | Honeywell | Itanna | Otudeko Press Releases

Itanna set to invest $300,000 in Tech Startups: Call for entry to Itanna Accelerator Programme 2019

Itanna, the Venture Capital investing platform backed by Honeywell Group, has today announced the commencement of this year’s Accelerator Programme. For those unaware, Itanna, which started operations in August last year, invests in growth stage technology-enabled businesses across Sub Saharan Africa in order to champion entrepreneurial talent and encourage disruptive thought in the African business […]

February 27, 2019 Influencer Compensation Report | Influencers | Plaqad Copy Editor

Why Influencers Prefer Monetary Compensation

So why do Influencers prefer money over other forms of payment or compensation? There’s a plethora of reasons. Luckily, I’m a micro influencer so I can tell you from experience.

January 23, 2019 Andela | Kenya | Nigeria Press Releases

Andela Secures $100M Series D to Build Distributed Engineering Teams and Power the Future of Work

Andela, the company building distributed engineering teams with Africa’s top software developers, today announced the completion of a $100M Series D funding. The round was led by Generation Investment Management with participation from existing investors including Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, GV, Spark Capital, and CRE Venture Capital. The most recent financing brings Andela’s total venture funding […]

December 19, 2018 2019 | Africa | Kigali | Summit | tech Oluwapelumi

Opportunity to Pitch Live and Network at Africa Tech Summit Kigali, 2019

The next Africa Tech Summit holding at Kigali, Rwanda is giving African ventures the opportunity to pitch live to connect with like-minded professionals from across Africa. The three-day African Tech Summit will feature three tracks – The Future Summit, The Africa Startup Summit and The Creative Summit. Each will explore the latest trends, connect over […]

November 14, 2018 Africa | AppsAfrica | Ethiopia | HydroIQ | innovation | Kenya | Nigeria | South Africa | Uber | whatsapp Press Releases

14 Winners for AppsAfrica’s Innovation Awards 2018

Fourteen AppsAfrica.com Award Winners were announced at the annual Awards party in Cape Town last night.  Now in their fourth year, the Awards celebrate the best in African mobile and tech from both corporates and start-ups and this year attracted entries from 39 countries across the continent. The Awards were supported by Uber, JET8, Syntonic, KaiOS, Africa Tech Summit […]

April 6, 2018 Ads | Elections | facebook | politics Press Releases

Facebook announces changes to make Ads, Pages more transparent

Facebook has announced that changes are being made to the way Ads and Pages are managed on its platform and on Instagram. These changes are designed to increase transparency and accountability as well as prevent election interference. In a statement release by Rob Goldman, VP, Ads and Alex Himel, VP, Local & Pages today, “We believe that when […]

February 6, 2018 Konga | Leo Stan Ekeh | Nnamdi Ekeh | Sim Shagaya | Yudala TechAfrica

#KongaMarriesYudala: Konga and Yudala Merger – Questions and Predictions from an Ex-Konga Staff

By Ifeanyi Abraham #KongaMarriesYudala The tale of how a Yoruba Princess marries an Igbo Prince amidst competition from a foreign prince who threw all his wealth at the Father of the Yoruba Princess but still failed #KongaMarriesYudala The story of how the Father of the Yoruba princess decided to take a much lesser bride price than marry […]

November 22, 2017 entrepreneurs | facebook | Fate Foundation | NG Hub | Nigeria Press Releases

Facebook Launches Nigeria Initiative in its Ambition to Drive Innovation, Skills Development and Economic Impact

Today, Facebook announced a new nationwide initiative in Nigeria to further cement its commitment and investment in the country, and across the continent. Incorporating a series of high profile partnerships, training programmes and a physical space that will serve as a center for learning and skills development, this set of initiatives is aimed at helping to […]

July 6, 2017 Coworking | Coworking Conference | Coworking Insights | DeskMag | Kola Oyeneyin | Lagos | Nigeria | Venia Business Hub Press Releases

Global Coworking Movement finally arrives in Lagos!

The Coworking Conference is a global event that happens in major cities all over the world from London, Dublin and New York to Cape Town, Penang and Melbourne. And for the first time, it is here in Lagos! Global Coworking leading platforms, including DeskMag and Coworking Insights, are collaborating with Venia Business Hub to host […]