11 Innovators Get N300m At Wema Bank Hackaholics Finale

Wema Bank has awarded N300 million to 11 winning teams at the seventh edition of its Hackaholics innovation programme to support the development and commercialisation of technology-driven solutions that address economic and societal challenges.
The funding was announced at the finale of Hackaholics 7.0, themed Festival of the Future, held in Lagos.
The competition attracted 5,329 participants and generated 1,632 ideas and innovative solutions across seven pitch centres in Uyo, Kano, Yaba College of Technology, Benin, Ibadan, Enugu and Lagos.
Following the nationwide selection exercise, 59 participants emerged, while 21 finalists were shortlisted through a multi-stage evaluation proc...