Crowdfunding in Nigeria: Is It Viable?   If you’re a Nigerian entrepreneur, you’re probably familiar with this cycle - you have an amazing business idea, but when it’s time to fund it, your bank account suddenly screams "insufficient funds". So how do you go about it? Let’s talk about crowdfunding. Crowdfunding is a fundraising model that has disrupted traditional funding models all around the world and it is no different in Nigeria. Nigerian entrepreneurs are...

Top Funding Opportunities for Northern Nigerian Startups   Despite the high concentration of startups in Lagos, Northern Nigeria is also a place filled with potential and entrepreneurial activity. Entrepreneurs here are building innovative solutions in sectors like renewable energy, fintech, agriculture, and edtech, amongst others. The common challenge that many of them face especially when compared with their Lagos counterparts is the access they have to different kinds of funding...

How to Build a Successful Startup in Northern Nigeria   Let’s be honest, building a successful startup anywhere in the world comes with its own peculiar challenges and Northern Nigeria is no different. However, armed with a good understanding of the landscape, market opportunities and solutions to challenges that lie ahead, you can build a successful startup in Northern Nigeria which consists of these 19 states: North Central (or the middle belt) - Benue, FCT, Kogi, Kwara,...