Web 3.0 Technologies Take Center Stage: Emurgo Africa Set to unveil Africa’s first State of Web 3.0 in Africa Report
A Comprehensive State of Web 3.0 in Africa Report, is set to be released on June 23, 2023. The report highlights the rapidly-evolving landscape of Web 3.0 technologies in African countries, providing in-depth analysis of their impact, opportunities, and challenges and offering recommendations for fostering growth and measurable impact. Web 3.0 technologies are experiencing exponential […]
6 tech tools that small businesses can adopt to scale up
By Elsie Udoh Starting a business can be a daunting task. Data from the BLS reveals that approximately 20% of new businesses fail during the first two years of being open, 45% during the first five years, and 65% during the first 10 years. Only 25% of new businesses make it to 15 years or […]
Four technologies that can drive Nigeria’s cashless economy
By Victor Irechukwu, Head of Engineering, OnePipe Waving your hand to pay after shopping at a store, or simply placing your mobile phone on the checkout counter could seem strange – at least to a number of people in Nigeria. But it is possible and in fact, already standard practice in some countries. This, and […]
Musicians, business owners are using dance to engage audiences
By Elsie Udoh Dance has an addictive way of taking hold of you. The sound of a musical beat matched with lyrics providing a harmonious melody, down to the unison tapping of feet, robotic head movements, and wriggling of fingers, until eventually your entire body gives in to the influence. There is no doubting the […]
Saving the earth is our collective responsibility
By Elsie Udoh 23 hours, 56 minutes and 4.09053 seconds, this is how long it takes for the earth to rotate once. Only a very few men and women have had the opportunity to look at earth from space firsthand and they confess that it is truly a beauty. Interestingly, the earth recycles herself. Recycling […]
#IviTrybe, the next best thing for public relations enthusiasts
It all started with a teaser on Instagram. On the official Instagram page of IVI PR I saw a post with #IviTrybe and the number six boldly displayed and this caught my attention. “What is this all about?” I asked myself. The caption stated that the search for the 6 was on. I immediately thought […]
Motor Africa is collaborating with OnePipe to offer a unique blend of credit and payment services to mobility entrepreneurs in Nigeria
Motor Africa, a mobility and IOT infrastructure startup in Nigeria, and OnePipe, a fintech infrastructure provider, have launched a lending as a service (LaaS) proposition to help mobility entrepreneurs gain access to working capital in the form of an overdraft to finance car repairs, purchase genuine spare parts, vehicle and personal insurance, smart phones, and […]
To make ePayments more acceptable, Nigeria needs to curb fraud By Victor Irechukwu, Head of Engineering, OnePipe
When a credit alert drops on your phone, chances are you will get excited. Even if it wasn’t a surprise and you were expecting that money. But when it is a debit alert, there’s also a certain type of gloom you feel; you want money to keep coming in but as little as possible of […]
TLG Capital Launches 2.25 Billion Naira Collateralized Credit Facility for OnePipe, Nigerian Financial Infrastructure Company
TLG Capital, a pan-African alternative investments firm, announced today that it has partnered with OnePipe to provide credit services to the informal sector in Nigeria. The firm provided up to 2.25 billion Naira in a collateralized credit facility for OnePipe, a Nigerian financial infrastructure company that uses its technology platforms to enable traditional businesses to […]
A New Era of African Leadership: The Rise of a Dynamic Generation by Ahmed Kaballo, CEO & Founder African Stream
For decades, Africa has been portrayed in the media as a continent beset by poverty, conflict, and instability. However, a new generation of African leaders and business thought leaders is breaking this mold and demonstrating the continent’s vast potential for progress and growth. These leaders come from a variety of backgrounds, but they share a […]