5 Things Nigerian Payment Businesses Must Prepare for Before 2027
The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed banks, fintech companies, mobile money operators, payment processors, and other payment-system participants to store and manage payment transaction data generated within Nigeria locally. The compliance date is 1st…
Foris Labs: Bringing Virtual Science Laboratories to Nigerian Students
Foris Labs is a Nigerian education technology startup founded by John Onuigbo that develops a gamified, 3D virtual science laboratory. The platform lets students explore experiments in chemistry, physics and biology using digital devices rather than…
IGHub Wins YAI Cohort 2 Assignment to Identify Innovators Across Abia
Innovation Growth Hub (IGHub) has won an assignment under the second cohort of the Young Africa Innovates (YAI) programme to identify and support young innovators across Abia State. The assignment focuses on innovation scouting, community outreach,…
IGHub Hosts Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Skill-Up Artisan Programme (SUPA) Training
The Industrial Training Fund’s (ITF) Skill-Up Artisans Programme (SUPA) has progressed to screening and admission for its 2026 training intake. A 16-week training programme under the Industrial Training Fund’s Skill-Up Artisans Programme is scheduled to…
FinFlow Africa is trying to Simplify Bookkeeping for Nigerian Retailers
FinFlow Africa is a bookkeeping product designed for micro-retailers. Its stated features include digital bookkeeping and SMS notifications to help business owners track customer credit and invoices. The product identifies Chuka Ezo as its founder.…
Federal Government Urges Nigerian Universities to Adopt AI With Safeguards
The Federal Government has urged Nigerian universities to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies while establishing safeguards for academic integrity, ethics and data protection. Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad,…
6 Ways Nigeria’s South-East Students Can Turn Campus Problems Into Tech Projects
A student in Enugu does not need to invent the next big social media platform to build something useful. A better starting point could be a problem students already face: finding affordable accommodation, locating available study spaces, tracking…
5 Business Costs Nigerian First-Time Founders Often Forget
Starting a business in Nigeria takes more than money to buy stock, build an app or rent a workspace. Founders also need to plan for the less obvious expenses that keep the business running after launch. For first-time founders in Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi,…
Nigeria’s South-East Tech Beginners Should Not Need Expensive Laptops to Start
A young person in Abia may be ready to learn Python, a student in Enugu may want to practise web development, and an aspiring cybersecurity analyst in Anambra may be eager to build practical skills. Yet each could face the same obstacle before writing a…
Nigeria’s South-East Founders Should Stop Building for Investors Before Customers
Founders in South-East Nigeria should stop treating investor attention as the first major milestone of a startup. Before perfecting a pitch deck, entering competitions or chasing venture capital, they should establish that real customers need their…