WellaHealth is providing affordable and accessible healthcare services to Nigerians, starting with malaria

With ₦450 per month, WellaHealth gives Nigerians access to malaria tests and drugs. However, the startup has set its sights on being the go-to solution for all health financing needs in Nigeria and Africa.

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How will the SEC’s new regulations shape crowdfunding in Nigeria?

After revolutionising fundraising and investments in Nigeria, Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission has moved to regulate the country’s crowdfunding activities. What will this mean for the sector going forward?

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Dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic: A webinar for Nigerian startup founders

The last couple of days have seen many Nigerian startups adopt remote work as a precaution to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, there have been massive job cuts, disruptions to business models and revenue, and possibly the death of lots of businesses across the startup scene. To think any business adequately prepared […]

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Ventures Platform announces seven startups to help fight coronavirus in Nigeria

Following its decision to fund projects aimed at curbing the spread of coronavirus, Ventures Platform has selected seven startups, providing $2,000 equity-free grants and other resources to help them scale.

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Digital lender, Renmoney lays off 300+ staff, blames new technology

On the back of adopting new technologies, digital lending platform, Renmoney has laid off staff in its sales channel with hopes of improving customer response. But this decision is not without its own implications

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6 ways COVID-19 will change global internet culture for good

From handwashing to social distancing, several measures are advised to flatten the COVID-19 curve. While they require deliberate efforts now, there’s the tendency they become habits that would remain, maybe forever.

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