Nigerian startups are turning to debt but not everyone is ready
Debt is rising as a growth tool for Nigerian startups, but only the mature can handle it. Source: Chimgozirim Nwokoma […]
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China’s Top Gold Miner Enters Streaming Finance to Secure Precious Metal Supply Amid Soaring Prices
Zijin Mining Group, China’s largest gold producer, is entering the world of precious metals streaming—a financing strategy that allows investors
Terrahaptix beats Israeli firm to $1.2m contract to secure two Nigerian hydroelectric plants
Source: Bolu Abiodun This is the company’s largest contract to date. A hydroelectric power plant Terrahaptix, a Nigerian autonomous systems
NITDA Commissions Akesan IT Centre, Targets 1,600 More Centres across Nigeria
The IT Centre, Akesan, Lagos State [PHOTO: Techeconomy/Peter oluka] On Thursday, during the commissioning of the IT Centre located at
Why many African startups struggle with problem-solving
Reference:Chimgozirim Nwokoma Startups can reduce risk by deeply understanding the problem. Despite the successes recorded by African startups in recent
Trust at stake: The dangerous cost of weak cyber defences in HR startups
Reference: Juliana Ajayi HRTech startups in Africa walk a thin line between gaining customer trust and losing private data. The
DL4ALL: NITDA, CISCO Upskill 50 Young Nigerians on Data Science
Fifty selected young unemployed Nigerians have completed a four-week intensive digital skills bootcamp under the Digital Literacy for All (DL4ALL) initiative, gaining
Soludo’s Government Launches SolutionLens to Track Projects
In a bold step towards deepening transparency, accountability, and citizen participation in governance, the Anambra State Government has officially launched
CBN Cuts FG Loans by Over N4tn, Reduces Exposure to Ways and Means Facility
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) significantly scaled back its lending in 2024, slashing net loans and receivables by more
Nigeria to launch 4 satellites to tackle insecurity
Reference: Victoria Fakiya Nigeria’s 4 new satellites want to support military operations. Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite (IMAGE CREDIT: space.com)
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