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…
NITDA’s ₦10million Cybersecurity Hackathon Moves to October Build Sprint
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) will hold its 2026 International Cybersecurity Hackathon from 27 to 28 October in Abuja, moving the competition into its final 48-hour build stage after registration and qualification…
Nigeria’s Digital Literacy Tracker Records 1.03million Verified Learners
Nigeria’s National Digital Literacy Dashboard has recorded 1,031,857 verified digitally literate people, with all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory covered as the country tracks progress towards its 50 million-person digital literacy target by…
NITDA Develops New Framework to Measure Nigeria’s Digital Economy
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has begun validating a national framework to measure the impact of digital technologies on Nigeria’s economy, aiming to track growth, identify gaps, and guide future policy and investment.…
Inside Naija247Kitchen: Building a Digital Marketplace for Local Food Vendors
Naija247Kitchen is a food-ordering platform that connects customers with local restaurants and food vendors. It allows users to discover available meals, select items, place orders, make payments, and track deliveries through one platform. Finding a…
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…
