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[اÙرأ Ùذا باÙÙغة اÙعربÙØ©]( Good morningï¸ âï¸ TechCabal Insights has partnered with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to release a report on the Nigerian startup scene. The report covers the state of the Nigerian startup ecosystem by taking a birdâs eye view of the macroeconomic and regulatory events that continue to shape it. It provides a robust SWOT analysis of the tech landscape, the factors that can catalyse the growth of Nigerian startups, and sectors where innovation can drive this growth, among other vital information. Get the actionable insights you need to navigate the Nigerian startup scene. [Download your FREE report here](. In today's edition - [Swvlâs drives further into profitability](#Story1)
- [FCMB seeks approval for â¦150 billion raise](#Story2)
- [Telecom Namibia employs debt-collection agencies to pursue loan defaulters](#Story3)
- [Access Bank records â¦159.3 billion profit in Q1 2024](#Story4)
- [VALR pursues licences in Mauritius and Dubai](#Story5)
- [The World Wide Web3](#WW3)
- [Opportunities](#Opps) Companies //link.mail.beehiiv.com/ss/c/u001.3gD7PSbuofKNJf4aviiyABEwLaotY-cnTvL9XkLJeecz8HFi5aIcJRlOHNPACAGtlq5KbbmzlzCpN5GuBGOUoSMHEQdMvCCErcPqfkCTamGENiBnMw13k66-yrDlLxWUU7mMLXnkzwsMFQN2QpnQNsZcLUfyVVvaKHGxli5xYJnbV39QOXrIt9IVQHwQeoQbXr-zq_bqoE5KIOL6eedVjtu25WpW0-wKtpAkEcH__2jxIQ_X7upzrHAHnGDfM12VezACRphEaFHEoWAaf5jMolywE47HXy5_P3CASxJUkxWvGUTP_BVFRBToQtPRcjoSObP3HZf8jgp1MJeTK2SjBg/460/jKUPyVyzRzmPIsfsqcSOMw/h8/h001.ADkNJaYqRsnyX-5ZqLmll7sSmIf1bvCZmUzVgcTHQ2g Swvlâs drives further into profitability When it comes to profitability, it takes anywhere from 3â5 years for companies to attain itâor at least thatâs what some experts say. In reality, very few companies actually attain profitability with just 18% of companies attaining profitability in three years, and [40% by Year 5](. In fact, some of the worldâs biggest companies including Boeing and Credit Suisse still struggle with profitability. This is why Swvlâs sharp turn towards profitability is rather interesting. Just 18 months ago, the Dubai-born mobility startup was facing the threat of being [delisted from NASDAQ]( for failing to comply with listing rules. In H1 2022, it made $40.7 million in revenue but [lost over $161.6 million](. After its initial public offering (IPO) in April 2022, its [shares dropped by 99%](, and its valuation from $1.5 billion to just over $6 million. It also [reversed a $40 million acquisition]( of Turkish startup Volt Lines as it struggled to find cash. It ended 2022 with a net loss of $123.6 million. A year later though, the companyâs fortune has changed as its financial report boasts a $3.1 net million profit. Swvl increased its gross profit more than eightfold to $4.1 million from $0.5 million in 2022. It also posted an operating profit of $12.1 million, compared to an operating loss of $80.2 million in 2022. How did Swvl swivel around? [Dig deeper here](. Read Moniepoint's case study on family-owned businesses
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GITEX Africa returns a second time on May 29â31, 2024, to Marrakech, Morocco, discussing ways to accelerate the continentâs digital health revolution. GITEX is the continent's largest all-inclusive tech event renowned for uniting the brightest minds in the technology industry. [Grab your tickets here](. Crypto Tracker //link.mail.beehiiv.com/ss/c/u001.3gD7PSbuofKNJf4aviiyABEwLaotY-cnTvL9XkLJeecz8HFi5aIcJRlOHNPACAGtlq5KbbmzlzCpN5GuBGOUoSMHEQdMvCCErcPqfkCTamGENiBnMw13k66-yrDlLxWUVb8JvYB-nEsF82ZN1xhQ_EYc2gnYnc-P7sNpsnDfCmiGaSfRuDtBlULZ9wiFC9vYvSClEwesTBrM_Qshbo_dOgIIZf-V5s4lJjzq2ULZp3H2hD-uzQUwOSw__k3RPOA2n9xPxa36GKA8h2ysks_UAm5cwjPs10ccG2-zJZ4FhxHxPUQarUQpaqy0Ze6vnORtRu0XfGcIcX95VE7Vp7rtE8fEXNOBB9eM2RViw9OqUzg/460/jKUPyVyzRzmPIsfsqcSOMw/h52/h001.P_WArckFDi5zKXxtUe3Kn-OjK0DOrZy6Q-7ZnqEeqKc The World Wide Web3 Source: [Coinmarketcap logo] Coin Name Current Value Day Month Bitcoin $57,388 - 4.37% - 13.53% Ether $2,914 - 2.79% - 12.98% Ethena $0.77 - 2.50% + 12.41% Solana $129.31 + 2.57% - 29.39% * Data as of 06:20 AM WAT, May 2, 2024. Opportunities //link.mail.beehiiv.com/ss/c/u001.3gD7PSbuofKNJf4aviiyABEwLaotY-cnTvL9XkLJeecz8HFi5aIcJRlOHNPACAGtlq5KbbmzlzCpN5GuBGOUoSMHEQdMvCCErcPqfkCTamGENiBnMw13k66-yrDlLxWUznumUISqEIEHoejMAg1nvoeEOue0REL5sdFJ8edc4O_kqjbgp2qgoJy5BZ3Q9l_7_A-NFDuiY4pG6KeKfsyAxdX6o7Fo06XFG3JS0h7bd8v6bp-nSiuIweSXM7pt6mxUIfKLs4SqAZFQMf_T81gHs-oS6ydreheMnGbSxZ4mRyy7vAM1vUouFSVhRB0r5SSAPH6uMyQNE3A1CoAyEDGFs3slRYR_DE5KFo1Pm2yCqnd4A7wI9LIovbHv0ZRiWTv1/460/jKUPyVyzRzmPIsfsqcSOMw/h55/h001.-x-eG2venPFwpkg4ugOFJPZxBY0PBpIg28n7EI68OEg - The fourth edition of Pitch2Win is open for applications. Pitch2Win aims to connect visionary founders with potential investors, fostering growth, collaboration, and investment opportunities. The 3 Finalists will win a prize pot of $20,000. They will also receive an all-expense paid trip to the IVS2024 Kyoto Event, Japanâs largest startup conference. [Apply by May 5, 2024.](
- Applications are now open for the DAAD Leadership for Africa Masterâs Scholarship Programme. The programme aims to support the academic qualification and advancement of young refugees and national scholars from Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, and Uganda at higher education institutions in Germany. Applicants will get a chance to learn a German language course for 6 months before study begins, and a Tuition-free M.A. or M.Sc. degree programme at a public or state-recognized university in Germany starting September/October 2025.[Apply by June 7, 2024.]( Here's what you should be looking at - [Nigerian digital bank, Kredi Bank, signs Nollywood star Deyemi Okanlawon as first brand ambassador](
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