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NITDA sets up committee to cushion economic effects for Nigerian startups

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:April 2, 2020
Post category:Information Technology Innovation
Post last modified:April 2, 2020

Nigeria's information technology development agency, NITDA, has set up a committee of seasoned tech experts, to help cushion the effects of COVID-19 and the ensuing lockdown, on Nigerian startups and businesses.

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Microtraction portfolio rises to 15 after investment in edtech startup, Gradely

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:April 2, 2020
Post category:Information Technology Innovation
Post last modified:April 2, 2020

Microtraction makes its first investment of 2020 in edtech startup, Gradely. This makes Gradely the first recipient of Microtraction's revised standard deal and the second edtech startup in the VC's portfolio.

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

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:March 30, 2020
Post category:Information Technology Innovation
Post last modified:March 30, 2020

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

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:March 30, 2020
Post category:Information Technology Innovation
Post last modified:March 30, 2020

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

Post author:Diran Taofeek Folami
Post published:March 27, 2020
Post category:Information Technology Innovation
Post last modified:March 27, 2020

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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