A recent Instagram post from London Hotspots praised Suya Boiz as “easily some of the most delicious street food” they have tried in London [🎥LondonHotspots] Nigerian street food vending business, Suya Boiz, have become a standout success in London’s competitive street food scene by blending authentic Nigerian flavours with modern branding and social media marketing. Retail Success Story Here is how they achieved retail success and key lessons entrepreneurs can learn from them: Authenticity and unique offering: Suya Boiz specializes in Nigerian-style suya, a flavorful, spicy grilled meat dish that resonates with both West Africans and adventurous food lovers. They…
Author: Admin
Founder of Chezie, Toby Egbuna, has secured over $310k in grant funding – just capital to grow his company – from Google, Amazon Web Services (AWS), NPR, and a host of other partners, without having to give up any equity or board seats. He has boiled it down to a simple framework, which he summarises as ‘CLEAR’1. Clarify your purpose – Figure out how to explain what you’ll do with the money.2. Log common responses – Build a database of responses to commonly asked questions.3. Explore opportunities – Find grant opportunities via trusted sources.4. Apply strategically – Apply to the…
Unboxing DJI AGRA T25 agricultural drone [🎥Farmer Samson Ogbole] Seasoned hydroponics farmer Samson Ogbole has just had a DJI AGRA T25 agricultural drone delivered to his farm, supplied by Femi Adekoya’s IAPrecision. The DJI AGRAS T25 is an advanced agricultural drone designed for precision spraying and spreading, which reduces manual labour, and optimises agricultural input usage. Says Ogbole: Thank you, oga Femi Adekoya – the flying farmer.Save timeSave waterSave resourcesIncrease efficiencyProtect the environmentIncrease profitability without increasing cost of food price for the consumer.Oh yes, it came with a 12.5kva generator that we had to activate online for it to come…
[📸Author] By Joshua Oyelalu – I.T & Business Support Expert| Technical Project Developer | Chartered Manager | Human Minded “Africa’s fintech landscape is thriving, with innovative companies driving financial inclusion, digital transformation, and economic growth across the continent. This list highlights 100 leading fintech companies operating in various sectors, including payment solutions, digital banking, lending and credit, wealth management, insurance technology (Insurtech), blockchain and cryptocurrency, remittances, financial inclusion, regulatory technology (RegTech), and e-commerce payment solutions. From giants like Flutterwave and Mpesa revolutionizing payments to startups like Ndovu empowering savings and investments, to Baas (Banking as a Service) Providers like Maplerad…
(L): Victor Daniyan (Founder at Nearpays & Yourrider), Trixie LohMirmand, (CEO of KAOUN International and chief promoter of GITEX Africa “As GITEX AFRICA continues its mission of creating a fully connected, intelligent world by bringing digital technology to everyone, it’s opening doors like never before! From acceleration programs to investor opportunities, partnerships, and resources, GITEX is the ultimate launchpad for startups, founders, and organizations to turn their dreams into reality.”During an insightful conversation with Trixie LohMirmand, the CEO of KAOUN International and the mastermind behind GITEX Africa, she shared exciting details about their innovative programs tailored to empower startups across…
Founders of Socium (L-R): Samba LO (CEO); Serigne M. SEYE (COO) [📸Socium] Dakar Network Angels (DNA) are thrilled to announce recent investments in two innovative startups that are redefining their industries:⭐ REasy – An instant payment platform integrated into local and global financial ecosystems, facilitating seamless transactions between African SMEs and their suppliers worldwide. REasy expected to easily become a perennial player in B2B payments across the continent, with co-investors Digital Africa and 54 Collective supporting their mission⭐Socium – An HR techstartup revolutionizing workforce management in Africa with tailor-made solutions for businesses across 11 countries. Socium streamlines recruitment, talent management,…
Top exported products in every East African country (Greater Horn of Africa),1. 🇰🇪 Kenya – Tea2. 🇸🇩 Sudan – Petroleum3. 🇸🇴 Somalia – Sheeps and Goats4. 🇪🇷 Eritrea – Zinc5. 🇺🇬 Uganda – Gold6. 🇪🇹 Ethiopia – Coffee7. 🇸🇸 South Sudan – Petroleum8. 🇷🇼 Rwanda – Gold9. 🇩🇯 Djibouti – Sheeps and Goats10. 🇹🇿 Tanzania – Gold11. 🇧🇮 Burundi – Gold Numeris Media is an official Media Partner to GITEX Africa – The LARGEST tech & startup show in Africa (April 14-16, 2025 | Marrakech, Morocco)
Olajide Igbalaye (Founder, Gigsdev Innovation Tech Hub) [📸 Author] DeepSeek R1 is revolutionizing AI technology with its groundbreaking capabilities, and here’s why it’s a game-changer for African countries like Nigeria:1. Affordable and High-Performance AIDeepSeek R1 offers incredible value with its cost-efficient design. At just $0.14 per million input tokens (compared to OpenAI’s $7.50), it makes advanced AI accessible to startups, researchers, and businesses in Nigeria. This affordability could transform sectors like agriculture, healthcare, and education by providing powerful AI tools at a fraction of the previous cost.2. Multilingual CapabilitiesWith its advanced language processing, DeepSeek R1 can understand and work with…
Dr. Emmanuel Okeleji – Co-Founder & CEO, SeamlessHR [📸 Founder] Nigerian HR tech startup SeamlessHR has raised $9 million in its latest funding round led by the Gates Foundation and Helios Digital Ventures. What makes the company’s HR and payroll solutions intuitive is that they are tailored specifically for African businesses, addressing unique challenges such as local compliance, multi-currency transactions, and infrastructure limitations. This localised approach ensures better alignment with regional needs compared to generic global solutions. This latest funding – which aims to drive SeamlessHR’s expansion across Africa, enhance workforce productivity, and introduce innovative solutions such as embedded finance…
Jarvis in action [📸realjadrolita] Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, widely recognised as Jadrolita or Jarvis, has recently been appointed as a brand ambassador for Samsung Nigeria. This partnership, reportedly valued at over 100 million Naira, was announced during the Samsung Galaxy AI launch event on January 22, 2025. Jadrolita has gained prominence for her unique portrayal of an AI persona, captivating audiences with her robotic movements, speech patterns, and meticulously crafted costumes. Her innovative content has garnered significant attention on platforms like TikTok, where she engages viewers through live sessions and collaborations with other creators. Samsung Nigeria’s decision to collaborate with Jadrolita…