Faith Omoniyi

1 week ago | techcabal.com | Faith Omoniyi

In Day 1–1000, we follow founders through the raw, unfiltered journey of company-building: the early scrambles, the quiet breakthroughs, the painful pivots, and the milestones that shape what a business becomes. I first encountered Axel Peyriere, co-founder of Auto24, as an angel investor after he had shared one of my stories in his weekly LinkedIn tech news roundup. Peyriere is  French and Australian. He loves people, food, music, travel, and cars.

1 week ago | techcabal.com | Faith Omoniyi

Conversations about Francophone Africa often begin and end with its challenges, often missing the unique direction the region is taking. See previously written articles here. But focusing only on the hurdles means missing the bigger story: a quiet, strategic build-up of innovation, policy reform, and entrepreneurial energy that’s positioning this region as one of the most underestimated growth engines on the continent.

1 week ago | techcabal.com | Faith Omoniyi

Nigeria’s headline inflation moderated slightly in May, its second slowdown in two months, as a result of relative exchange rate stability and moderating fuel prices. The National Bureau of Statistics reported headline inflation at 22.97%, down from April’s 24.2%, while food inflation declined to 21.14% from 21.79%. The slowdown  reflects a 1% naira appreciation in official markets, which eased import costs for manufacturers, and a temporary lull in global commodity prices.

2 weeks ago | techcabal.com | Faith Omoniyi

In Day 1–1000, we follow founders through the raw, unfiltered journey of company-building: the early scrambles, the quiet breakthroughs, the painful pivots, and the milestones that shape what a business becomes. When Lagos-based football club, Sporting Lagos launched its brand new identity—jersey, typography, campaign—the internet exploded.

2 weeks ago | techcabal.com | Faith Omoniyi

Moove, the Uber-backed Nigerian startup that finances vehicles for ride-hailing companies, is seeking to raise $300 million in a fresh funding round that could push its valuation past $1 billion, according to The Information. The planned raise comes at a time of rapid expansion for Moove. Last year, the company announced a partnership with Waymo, Alphabet’s self-driving vehicle division, to manage and operate fleets of autonomous vehicles in Phoenix, Arizona, and Miami, Florida.