Meta has removed more than 3.7 million accounts, Pages and Groups from Facebook and Instagram as part of an international operation targeting online scam networks operating in West Africa, including Nigeria and Ghana. The operation also resulted in 28 arrests, the rescue of 117 people who had been trafficked and forced to work at scam
A customer relationship can begin with a WhatsApp message. A question about a product can become an order and a conversation can become a repeat customer. Those interactions can turn a one-time purchase into a lasting relationship. EveryBuddyEats, a Lagos food brand known for its fish and shrimps, is built around everyday customer interactions and
Nigeria’s fragmented artisan economy is getting another digital marketplace as Squegy launches a platform designed to connect customers with plumbers, electricians, carpenters, cleaners, painters, technicians and other skilled service providers. The platform is targeting a familiar problem for Nigerian households and businesses: finding a reliable artisan often depends on personal referrals, WhatsApp groups, neighbourhood recommendations
African startups building new technology products can now apply for the Next Wave Fund, a programme backed by Google and Kickstarter that offers funding, training and support to early stage technology ventures. The programme is targeting startups and small businesses developing products across hardware, software, gaming and connected technology, giving selected companies access to resources
Nigerian technology startup Lifteller has launched a social platform that combines social networking with peer to peer giving, allowing users to request, offer and raise financial or non monetary support through a single platform. Launched in Lagos, Lifteller is targeting 2 million users by December 2026 as it seeks to build a digital infrastructure for
WhatsApp has launched ‘Power your hustle with WhatsApp Business’, a three-week campaign celebrating Nigerian small business owners and the everyday hustle behind their businesses. The campaign follows three small businesses in Lagos, Ibadan and Abuja, sharing the stories of the people behind them, the journeys that have shaped their businesses and how the WhatsApp Business
Airtel Nigeria has crossed more than 17,000 network sites as the telecom operator expands connectivity into rural communities, small towns, and areas that have historically been difficult to serve with reliable mobile infrastructure. The expansion puts Airtel on course to surpass 18,000 sites as the company continues adding more than 1,000 sites a year while
Twenty early stage Nigerian founders are set to receive business development support and access to funding under a new programme launched by the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA) and Cascador, as efforts to close the gap between entrepreneurship training and access to capital gather pace. The NiYA × Cascador Founders Program, developed in partnership with the
The Federal Government of Nigeria has opened a $110 million iDICE debt financing window for Nigerian technology and creative businesses, giving eligible startups access to structured funding to expand operations, acquire productive assets, and reach new markets. The financing is being delivered through two facilities launched by the Bank of Industry (BOI), the implementing agency
Starbase Technologies, a global technology ecosystem connecting creators and innovators to build technology solutions and launch software projects, today announced the launch of Yolly, a new social entertainment platform designed to redefine how people participate in the digital economy by rewarding users for watching, streaming, and creating content. Yolly introduces a new approach to online