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Intro and posts about specific startups

What is E-Naira digital currency and how is it different from other digital currencies? 
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What is E-Naira digital currency and how is it different from other digital currencies? 

Ever since the ban of cryptocurrency in Nigeria, the federal government has announced the release of another digital currency issued by the CBN called e-Naira. We'll after a long wait the currency is finally launched and functioning as you read this article.  E-Naira was launched by the president of Nigeria, Muhammad Buhari on October 1st, 2021. Making Nigeria the only country in Africa to have its own digital currency and one of the few in the world.  Some people are still confused and keep on asking why would the federal government ban digital currencies like bitcoin and the rest if they are just going to launch another digital currency, well…

Abeg App: Send money, get loan and do Ajo
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Abeg App: Send money, get loan and do Ajo

Have you heard of the Abeg App yet? It's been around for a few months. But if you are hearing about it for the first time, no wahala. I will walk you through everything you need to know about the Abeg App. I love when apps and startups localise their names. Abeg is pidgin for please or even pretty please (if you are not Nigerian and you are wondering). Abeg App is a mobile application that lets you send money to friends and families using just a username. The app provides a straightforward interface and is very easy to use. How to get the Abeg App You can get Abeg…

BoltRecharge Buy Airtime, Data and Pay Bills Online
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BoltRecharge Buy Airtime, Data and Pay Bills Online

You have most likely paid bills online before or purchased airtime on the internet. There are 10s or even 100s of online bill payment platforms out there and its ok to feel like: "oh! another site/app to pay bills online ". In this post, I will be writing about BoltRecharge, how it works and the new thing BoltRecharge brings to the table. Easy, fast and rewarding The best way to answer "what BoltRecharge is about" is by mentioning: How fast and easy it makes online bill payment. And how BoltRecharge reward active users for making bill payment on the platform. BoltRecharge is built to work and do so seamlessly. You…

WeAreTogether.ng: Independent CrowdSourced Stimulus Package for people affected by the COVID-19 lockdown
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WeAreTogether.ng: Independent CrowdSourced Stimulus Package for people affected by the COVID-19 lockdown

Tech startups are stepping up to do something about the financial stress that the lockdown due to COVID-19 might be causing. WeAreTogether.ng is offering up-to 10,000 Naira to people who apply for stimulus package on their website, https://wearetogether.ng. Update: Final message from WeAreTogether Before that tweet @wearetogether was able to raise 17.8 million Naira and disburse 17.3 million to 1739 Nigerians. Full audit available at https://wearetogether.ng/audit The best place to keep tab with @wearetogether is via their official twitter handle. Who is WeAreTogether.ng According to a paragraph from their official site, The people behind WeAreTogether are tech entrepreneurs who can not sit by and do nothing while the world falls…