A microfinance operation in Nigeria that provides loans to unbanked individuals, focusing on community trust and financial literacy.
Google selects 4 Nigerian startups for 10th accelerator cohort
Google announced the selection of 15 startups for its 10th cohort of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa program. The program received nearly 2,600 applications, with an acceptance rate of less than 1%.
Day 1-1000 of Regxta: The daughter who rebuilt her mother’s kolo digitally
Rukayat Bello's mother was financially excluded and built a business without ever visiting a bank. A fire destroyed her mother's shop, leading to a struggle for financial support through traditional banks.
Nigeria’s Regxta Named Winner Of USD 10 K Pitch2Win Startup Competition
Regxta has won the Pitch2Win startup competition, receiving $10,000 in funding and a trip to IVS2024 Kyoto. Regxta offers financial services to unbanked individuals and micro-businesses in rural and peri-urban communities in Africa.
10 startups selected for Africa Tech Summit Nairobi Investment Showcase
Africa Tech Summit Nairobi announces 10 African tech ventures for the Investment Showcase. Selected startups are from Kenya, Nigeria, Egypt, and Uganda, spanning fintech, agri-tech, e-commerce, Web3, and climate-tech.
