StartupsNigeria is a weblog that reviews and analyses web startups, web technologies and applications in Nigeria, as well as tech/mobile products and services in Nigeria that are making an impact in today’s new web space.

The idea is to connect global web-savvy blogs and businesses with those in Nigeria, as well as to empower new Web 2.0 startups in Nigeria to developing technologies and applications that would add value to users. 

The site features startups advice,  tips and ideas for Nigerian web entrepreneurs on how to start and build successful online startups.

Users also benefit from an online community that provides opportunities for networking and discussion on the latest tech/mobile news and developments in the Web 2.0 industry in Nigeria.

If you would like to contact us with suggestions, comments, or new startup announcements, please email startupsnigeria [at] gmail.com

About the Editor

Loy Okezie is a Social Entrepreneur and Online Media Analyst. He started this blog - StartupsNigeria - in order to showcase Nigerian Web 2.0 startups, social networking/media and bookmarking sites that are creating a buzz around the world. Before now, he was editor of SocialCrunch - a blog about global social networking sites.

Loy studied Business at the University of Abuja, Nigeria and got some useful IT training and certification at NIIT. Worked with a marketing consulting firm for a while in Nigeria, before setting up a speech training outfit back home. He later moved to France for further studies and currently works as career consultant for Careers Nigeria where he provides career advice for Nigerian jobseekers and professionals.

Loy Okezie is an IT columnist for ITNewsAfrica.com, an independent media portal fully dedicated to ICT affairs that aggregates technology and telecoms news relevant to Africa’s development. He also blogs at StartupAfrica.