Startups
SEDC unveils $50m venture capital programme to fund South-East startups
The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has officially unveiled the South East Venture Capital Programme (SEVCP), a $50 million initiative...
Startups
FG launches iDICE Startup Bridge to fund 500 Nigerian startups
The Federal Government has launched the iDICE Startup Bridge Programme to support over 500 Nigerian founders and early-stage startups with...
Startups
Apply for SEVCP Pitch Competition with $5,000–$20,000 startup funding
The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has opened applications for the SEVCP Pitch Competition, offering startups between $5,000 and $20,000...
Fintech
OPay launches ₦5m XtraCova refund for unauthorised transactions
OPay has launched XtraCova, a new customer protection feature designed to reimburse users for verified unauthorised transactions on their accounts,...
Startups
Wema Bank launches 2026 hackaholics accelerator, selects Nigerian startups
Wema Bank has launched the 2026 edition of its Hackaholics Accelerator Programme, selecting ten Nigerian startups for mentorship, training, and...
FintechInternship
PalmPay Trains Women in Fintech, Selects Top 10 for Internship
PalmPay Nigeria has trained young Nigerian women through its Purple Women Global Masterclass, a programme designed to equip participants with...
Startups
LSETF launches female founders & funders programme for women tech startups
The Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), in partnership with AfriGloCal Venture Capital, has commenced the third edition of the...
Startups
Ibom Ideas Project Opens Applications for Seed and Scale Pitch Series 1
Ibom Ideas Project has opened applications for the Seed and Scale Pitch Series 1, a new opportunity designed to help...
Startups
Jack Ma launches $1.5m 2026 Africa business grant for entrepreneurs
The Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy have announced a $1.5 million grant under the 2026 edition of Africa’s Business...
Startups
UNICEF Venture Fund opens $100,000 equity-free Blockchain funding
Applications are now open for $100,000 equity-free funding for blockchain solutions under the UNICEF Venture Fund’s Blockchain Ventures cohort. The...
Startups
Aurora Tech Award selects Top 10 female founders from 3,400 applications
The Aurora Tech Award, a global award dedicated to supporting outstanding female tech founders from emerging markets, has unveiled its...
Startups
Mastercard Foundation FAST program 2026 opens with up to $15,000 Funding
Applications are now open for the third cohort of the Mastercard Foundation Fund for Alumni Start-ups in Transition (FAST) Program,...
Startups
Enugu Campus Hackathon Awards $16,500 Grants to Youth Startups
Youth innovators won a combined $16,500 in investment grants and secured a six-month incubation programme valued at over $10,000 at...
Startups
FG launches $50m Fund with Japan to support Nigerian startups
The Federal Government has formalised the launch of a $50 million Impact Innovation Fund to support Nigerian startups tackling critical...
FintechTech
PayPal Confirms Data Breach in PPWC Loan Application
PayPal has notified customers of a data breach linked to a software error in its PayPal Working Capital (PPWC) loan...
Startups
Subify Wins 2026 Proof Lab at Tech Revolution Africa 2.0 with $2,000 investment
Subify has won the 2026 Proof Lab experiment at Tech Revolution Africa 2.0 in Lagos, securing a $2,000 angel investment...
Startups
Osun to Fund Tech Startups with Grants from Next Fiscal Year
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has disclosed that his administration is working on sustainable funding for tech startups, promising support...
Startups
African Startups Raise $3.9bn Across 506 VC Deals in 2025
African startups raised $3.9bn across 506 deals in 2025, showing signs of stability in the continent’s venture ecosystem after two...
Startups
Zamfara Startups Invited to Apply for Ericsson Connect NextGen Hackathon
Start-ups and innovators in Zamfara State have been invited to apply for the Ericsson Connect NextGen Hackathon, a national innovation...
Startups
Startbench Hub Opens Climate Startup Pre-Incubation Programme
Applications are now open for the Climate Startup Pre-Incubation Programme designed to support early-stage founders developing climate solutions in Northwest...