Abia Sets Two International Trade Events for November and December
Abia State is preparing to host two international trade events in November and December, with more than 500 investors, business leaders, and participants expected from the United States, Europe, Asia, the Caribbean, and other African countries.…
7 Ways South-East Founders Can Show Their Startup Has Real Traction
Revenue is not the only proof that a startup is gaining ground. These seven signals can help founders demonstrate customer demand, validation, and progress. 1. Paying Customers What it is: Actual customers who have paid for your product or service. Why…
7 Things South-East Founders Should Have Ready Before Applying for Funding
Getting funding is not only about having a good business idea. Many funding programmes assess what a founder has built, how clearly the business is defined, who is behind it, and what the money will be used for. The South East Venture Capital Program…
From a Prison Cell to Building a Garment Factory in Aba
Arthur Uche planned to become a lawyer. A university suspension, an apprenticeship, and years of struggling to scale a tailoring business eventually pushed him toward building one of Aba’s large garment manufacturers. In his fourth year at the University…
From Food Delivery in Owerri to a Super App: How Favour Oranekwu Built FavGrab
On 11 May 2025, FavGrab added something unusual to a food delivery service: a USSD ordering system. A customer did not need to download an app or rely on mobile internet. By dialing 82482212#, they could browse meals, place an order, and pay using a…
Owerri Startup Kagoo Is Building an AI-Powered Delivery Platform
Kugoo is a delivery platform built by Kugoo Limited, with its listed address in Owerri, Imo State. Its current platform positions itself around food delivery, package dispatch, everyday essentials, and errands. The product originally presents itself…
How an Onitsha Startup Is Building Ride-Hailing for Keke Transport
Built by Onitsha-based technology company Novapath Technologies, TRY is a ride-hailing platform focused specifically on tricycle transport. The platform lets passengers request a ride, see the fare before booking, get matched with a nearby driver, track…
How an Onitsha Startup Is Turning WhatsApp Into a Shopping Platform
Built in Onitsha, Anambra State, Vendo is an AI-powered commerce platform that connects verified Nigerian suppliers with buyers through WhatsApp, Telegram, and its web marketplace. Suppliers can create storefronts, list products, receive orders, and use…
How an Enugu Startup Is Rethinking Local Delivery
Peekup is an Enugu-based on-demand marketplace that lets customers order products from local businesses through one app. Its categories include food, groceries, pharmacy items, water, electronics, household essentials, and more. Unlike a conventional…
Nigeria Unveils Digital Cloud Policy to Attract Infrastructure Investment
Nigeria has unveiled a National Digital Cloud Policy aimed at attracting private investment in cloud infrastructure, data centres and artificial intelligence computing capacity while expanding the country’s digital services exports. The policy was…