Crop2Cash, an agritech solution provider for small farm holders has won the Lagos edition of this year’s Seedstars pitch event. Seedstars is the world’s largest startup competition for innovators from emerging markets. The competition focuses on startups with impactful innovations. This year, Seedstars regional events will be held in over 80 cities globally. At the […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) wants banks to lend more. This time it’s not just talking. It is compelling them, somewhat. But the new policy it has issued could set the stage for the first real tussle between banks and fintechs.
OPay has increased its transaction fees for bank transfers. The app will now charge N45 for the first transaction a user makes in a day. and 1% processing fee for subsequent transactions.
Beginning from October 28, Glomobile (Glo) subscribers may be barred from dialling Airtel numbers. According to a pre-disconnection notice served by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), dated October 18, the ban is due to Glo’s non-settlement of interconnect charges. Once it kicks in, Glo’s 47 million subscribers will be able to receive calls from Airtel […]
Cowtribe is a Ghanaian startup that aims to solve Africa’s animal vaccination problem.
Many Nigerian homes rely on house helps who perform a number of tasks from cleaning, laundry, and preparing meals. The work is often gruelling while the pay is terrible. Eden Life wants to change this with its on-demand home management service.