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…
5 Ways South-East Businesses Can Use WhatsApp to Get More Customers
For many small businesses, WhatsApp is already part of how they communicate with customers. However, simply putting a phone number on a flyer does not mean the platform is being used effectively. The free WhatsApp Business app provides tools that can…
5 Business Opportunities to Watch as Nigeria Deploys $300million Renewable Energy Fund
Nigeria has commercially launched a $300 million Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) Fund, creating a new financing vehicle for expanding distributed renewable energy across the country. The fund is being led by the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority…
5 Free or Low-Cost Tools Nigerian SMEs Can Use to Run Their Business Better
Many small businesses still manage important parts of their operations through notebooks, WhatsApp chats, spreadsheets, and separate payment accounts. That may work when a business is small. As customers increase, however, poor records and manual…
BOI Opens Online Financing Applications for Nigerian Businesses
The Bank of Industry (BOI) has opened its MyBOI online portal, giving registered Nigerian businesses a new way to apply for financing and monitor their applications. The platform covers BOI’s financing facilities and is designed to take applicants…
5 Ways the Next Phase of Fintech Could Change How Nigerian Businesses Operate
Nigeria’s fintech industry is entering a phase where payment processing is no longer the only focus. At Nigeria Fintech Week 2026, industry leaders highlighted artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, skills, trust, and cross-border expansion as important…
5 Things Nigerian Payment Businesses Must Prepare for Before 2027
Nigeria’s digital payments industry is facing a new infrastructure requirement ahead of 2027. The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed banks, fintech companies, mobile money operators, payment processors, and other payment-system…
Nigeria’s Data Consumption Grows 47% in One Year
Nigeria’s internet data consumption increased by nearly 47 per cent between July 2025 and July 2026, as broadband subscriptions rose to 124.42 million, according to figures released by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). The NCC recorded 1.66…
South-East Needs to Turn More Tech Skills Into Businesses
The South-East does not have a technology talent problem alone. It increasingly has a commercialisation problem. Across the region, young people are learning software development, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, design, data, and other digital…
5 Free Cybersecurity Resources Nigerian Small Businesses Can Use Right Now
Cybersecurity does not always require an SME to buy expensive security software or hire a full-time security team. Several organisations provide free cybersecurity tools, guides, training materials, and support that small businesses can use immediately.…