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Digital Explorer II: Call for Applications is Now Open to Tech Professionals in Nigeria.
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Why are more African tech companies looking to the UK as a base for expansion?
A TLP Advisory report analysing 100 companies across six African markets found that 84% of those with UK affiliations are incorporated there, while 47% have an operational presence.
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How do you know the food or medicine you buy is genuine?
At its Trust Summit in Lagos, @Chekkitapp brought industry players together to discuss how technology can help businesses track products and keep fake goods out of the market.
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Find out what was discussed in details:
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OPay was ready to make its Wall Street debut but, on the same day, it pulled its $304 million IPO. The Nigerian fintech withdrew the offering after disclosing a regulatory inquiry in an unnamed foreign jurisdiction.
See why:
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Training AI engineers is one thing but finding them jobs is another.
@TalentNationAI has raised pre seed funding co led by @EnzaCapital and @localglobevc, with @anafricanfuture also participating with the aim of training 1 million African AI engineers in 10 years.
Grenada has a population of just 120,000, but it wants Nigerian tech founders to bring their expertise to the island.
The country has scrapped visa requirements for Nigerians and hopes to build ties with its tech sector.
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One of our favourite parts of the UDC 2026 Mixer? Watching people catch up, make new connections and get lost in conversations 🥹❤️
From familiar faces reconnecting to new faces getting to know each other, the room was full of little moments that made the evening special.
Klump needed funding to grow, but raising the money proved difficult.
The Nigerian BNPL startup also faced long delays working with lenders, making it harder to offer customers quick credit decisions.
So after 5 years, these challenges contributed to its shutdown.
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For founders looking for early funding, knowing which investors write the first cheques can make a difference.
Ventures Platform, Microtraction, Future Africa and Ingressive Capital are among the 14 funds featured in our list.
Find out who the rest are and what founders should know before pitching them:
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Thank you for joining us as we bring the UX community together for UX in the Era of AI.
Date: Saturday, 7th November 2026
Location: Triple C Event Centre, Sabo-Yaba, Lagos
Get your ticket at thinkux.ng
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Designers & aspiring designers in the house. This event is one you should not miss.
Registration is currently open @thinkUX_ng
AI is changing how we design digital products but how can designers keep up?
@thinkUX_ng is coming to Lagos with the theme “UX in the Era of AI.” There would be talks, panel discussions, practical masterclasses and a design challenge with a ₦500,000 prize.
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