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Top  Nigerian payment and logistics super app platform joins Temu's courier network to strengthen e-commerce fulfillment for Nigerian buyers and businesses. Kwikpik , Nigeria's smart payment wallet and logistics super app , has been approved as a last-mile courier partner on Temu, the world's fastest-growing e-commerce marketplace. Nigerian buyers on Temu can now expect to see Kwikpik as a last-mile delivery partner for their Temu orders. Users will be able to track their Temu packages in real-time, with guaranteed last-mile deliveries to homes and businesses across Nigeria. The partnership marks a significant step in Kwikpik's vision to empower communities through sustainable commerce, while cementing Temu's commitment to building a reliable local logistics infrastructure to support its rapid expansion into the Nigerian market. What the Integration Means for Nigerian Buyers As of today, Temu shoppers in Nigeria can now expect to see Kwikpik as a possible last-mile ...

 Joseph Osagie is a Nigerian multidisciplinary artist, filmmaker, musician, actor and visual creator building a creative career across music, filmmaking, visual effects and digital art. Driven by a passion for storytelling, experimentation and creative expression, Osagie is developing an artistic identity that extends beyond conventional social media content. His ambition is to create original films, music and visual experiences capable of connecting African creativity with audiences both at home and around the world. At the heart of his creative journey is a simple philosophy: “Talent is a skill anyone can develop."The belief reflects his commitment to continuous learning and his willingness to explore different areas of the creative industry. Rather than limiting himself to a single discipline, Osagie continues to develop his skills across music, acting, filmmaking and visual production. His multidisciplinary approach allows him to explore storytelling from different perspective...

  Nigerian fintech company, 1app Technologies Inc., has been recognised for its contributions to regulatory innovation and financial inclusion at the 2026 RegTech Africa Conference & Expo held at the State House Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja. "1 app showcased its financial solutions to participants and stakeholders at the Reg Tech Africa conference and Expo 2026" The conference, themed “Building Trust, Infrastructure and Policy for a Borderless Africa,brought together policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, technology companies, investors and other industry stakeholders to examine the future of Africa’s digital economy and financial ecosystem. 1app participated in the conference as an exhibitor, where it showcased its growing range of financial solutions aimed at improving access to affordable, secure and borderless financial services for individuals and businesses across Africa. Among the solutions demonstrated were services that enable users to acces...

 In today's startup insight, we look at how nigerian brand Adambay Kitchen Equipment is making impact in 2026   As you would expect, businesses that depend on commercial machinery, purchasing the right equipment is only one part of establishing an efficient production operation. The quality of the equipment, its suitability for daily use and the reliability of the supplier can all influence how effectively a bakery, restaurant or food processing business operates. Against this backdrop, Adambay Kitchen Equipment has continued to strengthen its position as a supplier of commercial and industrial equipment to businesses operating across the food production and hospitality sectors. Founded by Adam Musa Muhammed, the company is located at 19 Olojo Drive, Ojo, along Alaba International Market in Lagos, and has operated in the equipment supply business for about 10 years. Over the years, the company said it has focused on supplying machinery designed to meet the practical requiremen...

  Florens Kairos Digitals, a full-service digital marketing agency, has pushed for a more integrated approach to digital marketing, saying businesses stand a better chance of improving customer acquisition when their online channels are built around the same commercial objective. The company said the approach responds to a common challenge among businesses that invest in several digital activities but manage them separately, leaving gaps between attracting attention, communicating value and converting interested audiences into customers. Rather than viewing search visibility, websites and customer communication as independent efforts, Florens Kairos Digitals is advocating a structure in which each channel performs a specific role within the same acquisition process. Founded by Udeoha Franklin and officially launched in 2026, the agency provides Search Engine Optimization, social media and email marketing, web design and conversion optimisation, alongside copywriting and content mar...

 Nigerian top Nollywood actress who double as the founder of Queeneth Agbor (Strength Beyond Walls) Foundation, Queeneth Agbor, has been honoured with an Award of Appreciation by the Nigerian Correctional Service, Zone A Headquarters, Lagos, for her commitment to the rehabilitation of inmates and positive impact on their lives. The award, according to the Service, recognises Agbor’s sustained support for initiatives aimed at improving the welfare, rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates into society. Agbor, who has continued to use her foundation to advocate for hope, empowerment and rehabilitation within correctional facilities, described the recognition as an encouragement to do more for people who need support and a second chance. She said, “I am deeply grateful to the Nigerian Correctional Service, Zone A Headquarters, for this recognition. It means a lot to me because the work we do through Strength Beyond Walls Foundation is driven by the belief that every individual dese...

 By Temitope Segun Jongbo , Founder Globiqo A growing generation of African entrepreneurs is increasingly turning everyday personal challenges into ideas for businesses and technology solutions, with Nigerian entrepreneur Temi among those building around a problem he experienced firsthand. For Temi, the challenge was finding events and building community while living abroad. What started as a personal frustration eventually inspired Globiqo, a platform designed to make it easier for people to discover events and connect with communities. His journey reflects an emerging approach to entrepreneurship in which founders identify problems they personally understand and explore how technology can provide practical solutions. The problem behind the idea Unlike entrepreneurs who begin with extensive market research or a business plan, founders building from personal experience often start with a problem they have encountered themselves. Temi experienced the difficulty of being an internati...

    The streets of Manhattan came alive with the vibrant rhythms of Africa last Friday, August 14, 2026, as Nigerian highlife powerhouse Chinedu Okoli, globally renowned as Flavour, headlined a sold-out edition of the LOUD IN AFRICA Concert Series at Racket NYC. The highly anticipated event lived up to its billing, drawing a massive, enthusiastic crowd from across the African diaspora, music lovers, and international culture enthusiasts for an unforgettable night of music, dance, and heritage. From the moment the doors opened at 431 West 16th Street, the venue buzzed with high energy. Flavour, true to his title as the "King of Highlife," took the stage and treated the audience to a masterclass in live performance. Blending his signature highlife melodies with contemporary Afrobeats and rich traditional instrumentation, he doled out back-to-back crowd favorites, keeping fans on their feet singing along word-for-word. The night was further elevated by a stellar lineup of suppor...

 Fast rising star  Top US-based Nigerian artiste Babatunde Ogunseinde, popularly known as Babatunde140, has released a new Afro-fusion single titled “Bá Mi Jó (Dance With Me),” a vibrant track that explores attraction, confidence, individuality and the freedom to embrace personal preferences. The song, whose Yoruba title translates to “Dance With Me,” blends infectious African rhythms with soulful melodies and an engaging groove, creating a sound designed to inspire listeners to let loose and enjoy the moment. According to the artiste, “Bá Mi Jó” is more than a dance record, as it celebrates self-confidence and encourages people to embrace what they consider beautiful while expressing themselves without restraint. “Bá Mi Jó is about confidence, individuality and being free to embrace what you find beautiful. It is an invitation to let go, move freely and enjoy love, attraction, culture and good vibes,” Babatunde140 said. The track reflects the growing fusion of contemporary Af...

   Professional marketing capability in Nigeria has, for years, come in one of two forms: expensive or amateur. Agencies price their work for companies that can absorb ₦500,000 or more per project and wait two to three weeks for delivery. Free tools produce results that read exactly like what they are: software built for hobbyists, not businesses trying to close sales. Most startups, entrepreneurs and SMEs sit stuck between the two, too established for amateur output to hold up, too early-stage for agency pricing to make sense. FrontOffice has launched to close that gap.       The Problem More than 95 percent of Nigerian SMEs fail within their first five years, and ineffective marketing is consistently named as one of the leading reasons, according to industry research on Nigeria's digital marketing landscape. Nigeria now has over 100 million people online, researching, comparing and buying, according to DataReportal's most recent figures. The customers are ther...

  Panuel has advocated a stronger global perspective in the management of African investment opportunities as the continent enters a new phase of economic growth. The investment-management company, with a focus on international finance and global trade, said Africa’s economic transformation is creating opportunities that require both local market knowledge and a deeper understanding of international financial conditions. According to the organisation, urbanisation, digital transformation, infrastructure development and regional commerce are changing the investment landscape across African markets. It said these developments have made the effective management of capital increasingly important. “Africa’s next growth cycle may be defined less by the question of whether capital will come to the continent and more by how effectively that capital is managed, allocated and connected to the global economy,” a company representative said. Panuel noted that African businesses are becoming in...

By Adetutu Audu HERBMETICS, the manufacturing and market-execution arm of the Elsooltaan Group, has revealed results from its work scaling international cosmetics and supplement brands into African markets, reporting that it has taken multiple brands from pilot production to sustained operations — often without the brand owners needing a physical presence in-market. According to the company, HerbMetics solves a specific problem for cosmetics and supplement brands: getting a formulated product into African markets usually means managing manufacturing, compliance, branding, and distribution as four separate, disconnected problems. HerbMetics runs them as one system through two divisions — Industrial Production (covering R&D, custom formulation, ingredient sourcing, manufacturing, packaging, and regulatory compliance) and Market Execution & Brand Management (covering market entry strategy, sales team recruitment, tele-sales infrastructure, distribution networks, and revenue optimi...

 Lagos-built platform combines AI predictions, global match viewing information, tactical analysis, VAR explanations and personalised fan tools in a lightweight Progressive Web App. Nigerian technology company Aurum Digital Consulting Limited, developers of the Aftermail email platform, has launched Football FanIQ™, an all-in-one football fan intelligence platform designed to give supporters a smarter, more personalised and interactive way to experience football. Developed in Lagos for a global audience, Football FanIQ brings together tools covering how supporters watch, understand, predict and experience the game, rather than attempting to become another football news or scores platform. “Football fans already have countless places to find scores and news. We did not want to build another one. Football FanIQ is about giving supporters useful tools that make the experience of following football more personal, informed and interactive,” a spokesperson for Aurum Digital Consulting Li...

By James John KFC Nigeria is giving customers another reason to visit its outlets, with the brand rolling out a nationwide Buy 1 Get 1 Free promotion on its signature Chicken Bucket meals, now with four new dips. The one-day offer was valid on August 19. Under the promotion, customers who purchased any Chicken Bucket meal  available in 8-piece, 12-piece and 21-piece options received a second bucket of the same size at no extra cost, along with four additional dips. Each bucket comes with four dip sauces, including Mayo, BBQ and Suyannaise, while customers can mix and match their preferred dip flavours across both the paid and complimentary portions of the order. The promotion was available simultaneously across KFC stores in nine locations: Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Enugu, Kano, Akure, Ilorin, Sagamu and Ibadan, highlighting the brand’s continued expansion across major and emerging commercial centres in Nigeria. For families, groups and value-conscious customers, the offer provi...

  Aurum Digital Consulting Limited has launched Afterwordmail, a new email platform from Lagos designed to give businesses greater control over messages after they have been sent. The platform allows users to modify the subject line and body of an email within a specified period and also gives them the ability to change attachments. That means a revised quotation, corrected invoice or updated contract can be made available through the original link rather than being sent as another attachment that could be confused with the first. The company said the product was created around a familiar business challenge: correction emails can easily be overlooked, stored separately from the original message or fail to reach people who received a forwarded copy. Why Afterwordmail is different Afterwordmail does not attempt to remove a message from a recipient's inbox. Instead, it provides a link through which recipients access content that remains under the sender's control. Once the sender ...

 By Seyi Diamond, Lagos reporter The evolving investment landscape in Nigeria has provided the backdrop for the entry of Fortuna Capital Limited, a Securities and Exchange Commission-registered asset management company with ambitions to serve investors across different market segments. Fortuna Capital says its objective is to make disciplined and professionally managed investing more accessible while helping clients pursue their wealth creation and preservation goals. The firm will provide services to individuals, corporate organisations, institutions and high-net-worth clients. Its offerings cover portfolio management, investment advisory and related investment management solutions. According to the company, client objectives and risk appetite will form an important part of its approach to investment management. Its philosophy is underpinned by research-led decision-making, disciplined risk management and a long-term investment horizon. Fortuna Capital’s leadership team brings exp...

  The new AI powered update brings enhanced home screen, symptom check, medication reminders, health missions, daily check-ins, streaks, levels, SOMA Coins and personalized insights into one redesigned mobile experience. Somalens, a digital health and wellness application, has launched a major product update designed to make everyday health management simpler, more engaging and easier to sustain. The new experience combines daily health check-ins, personalized symptom insights and gamification features that encourage users to take small, consistent steps towards understanding and managing their wellbeing. Through health missions, streaks, levels and SOMA Coins, users can monitor their progress and receive recognition for completing positive health-related activities. For many people, looking after their health can feel overwhelming. Healthy intentions are often disrupted by busy schedules, forgotten routines or the difficulty of staying motivated when progress is not immediately vi...

KudiWave Technologies Limited   PalmPay Limited is facing fresh questions over the movement of N750,369,439.04 from an account belonging to KudiWave Technologies Limited while a legal challenge concerning the funds was pending before the Federal High Court in Lagos. KudiWave is demanding a full explanation of the transactions recorded on the account, including an earlier movement of funds on July 11, 2026, before the N750.37 million was taken out again on July 15 under the narration “Judicial Adjustment.” The fintech company said it was not informed before the transactions were carried out and did not authorise the movement of the funds. A review of the account after access was restored showed that money was moved out on July 11 and returned on the same day. Four days later, N750,369,439.04 was transferred from the account. The transactions occurred during a legal dispute over an order made by the Federal High Court on June 29, 2026, affecting funds standing to KudiWave’s credit. K...