Startups
Africa Social Entrepreneurship Startup

These Five Startups Are Shaping the Future of Africa’s Cities

By the end of the century, it is estimated that 13 of the world’s 20 largest cities will be in Africa –

Gokada
Business Technology Transport

Gokada Resumes Operations Two Weeks After Temporary Shut Down

Gokada, a leading on-demand motorcycle ride-hailing startup which temporarily shut down operations two weeks ago has relaunched its operations in

Ogbonnaya Onu
Government People Technology

Agenda For Nigeria’s Returning Minister of Science & Technology, Ogbonnaya Onu

President Muhammadu Buhari has finally sworn-in members of his cabinet after months of delay. Of particular interest to Techawk is

OBus
Business Fintech Transport

OPay Launches OBus, its Bus Hailing Service in Lagos

Opay has launched OBus, its bus hailing service in Lagos. The launch of OBus comes a few days after the

Gokada
Business Leadership Transport

Gokada Temporarily Shuts Down, To Re-open on August 26th

Gokada, a Nigerian on-demand motorcycle-hailing startup, has temporarily shut down its operation to restrategize and improve its services. The platform

OPay
Fintech Interview

It is a Bad Thing When You Don’t Have Competition Says Country Manager of OPay

For more than 10 years, PayCom has been working in Nigeria, focusing on mobile payments. A recapitalisation policy by Nigeria’s

Google
Africa Events Innovation Technology

Here Are New Products & Features Announced At Third Google For Nigeria

The much-anticipated third Google for Nigeria event was held today and  Google announced some amazing new products and features some

Opay
Digital Funding Payment

Opera Owned OPay Secures $50M Investment to Boost Its Mobile Money Business in Nigeria

Opera, a global software company popular for its Opera Mini mobile web browser is ramping up its portfolio in Africa

Kwik
Business Logistics Transport

Kwik Debuts in Lagos to Provide B2B On-demand Delivery Service

Africa Delivery Technologies, which trades as Kwik, has launched in Lagos. The startup is focused on providing B2B-focused, on-demand, and

Africa’s Business Heroes
Africa Business Funding Investment Transport Venture Capital

MAX.ng Raises $7m to Scale Moto-taxi Transportation in Africa

MAX.ng, the pioneering Nigerian mobility startup, announced today that it has raised $7 million from an elite group of strategic