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Wema Bank Announces Grand Finale Of Hackaholics 5.0,Winners Gets ₦75M In Prizes by MainblockAngle: 11:55am On Nov 18, 2024
Wema Bank Announces Grand Finale of Hackaholics 5.0: To Reward Winners With ₦75 Million Worth of Prizes

Wema Bank, Nigeria’s foremost innovative financial institution and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has announced the grand finale of the 5th edition of its flagship youth and startup-focused tech competition, Hackaholics.

Set to hold on November 27th, 2024 in Lagos under the theme, “Meta Idea: Catalyzing Africa’s Growth Through Innovation,” the grand finale will bring together the brightest innovators from universities and tech communities across the country. These innovators will pitch their Digi-Tech solutions designed to solve real-world problems and contribute to Africa’s economic and social progress. The event promises to be the culmination of months of intensive competition, collaboration, and mentorship, providing a platform for youth-led tech ideas to reach new heights.

Announcing the date of the grand finale, Moruf Oseni, MD/CEO of Wema Bank, highlighted the bank’s vision for Hackaholics. “Hackaholics is more than a competition; it is a movement to equip Nigeria’s youth with the skills, networks, and resources needed to drive Africa’s digital transformation. The Meta Idea theme for this year is a call to action for young innovators to think beyond the present and design solutions that will capitalize on Africa’s growth. We are excited to see how our participants envision and build the Africa of tomorrow.”

Speaking on the prizes, the MD/CEO said “At the grand finale, participants will compete for exciting cash prizes, grants, and access to Wema Bank’s extensive network of investors, mentors, and industry experts. The total worth of prizes for this year is ₦75,000,000. The winning team will receive ₦30,000,000, the first runner-up will receive ₦20,000,000 and the second runner-up will receive ₦15,000,000 worth of prizes. Additionally, we will be awarding a special grant of[b] ₦10,000,000[/b] worth of prizes to the female-led team to encourage gender diversity in tech innovation.” He concluded.

Wema Bank’s Hackaholics is a testament to the Bank's commitment to shaping Africa’s future through innovation and entrepreneurship. Hackaholics 5.0 began with a nationwide call for entries earlier in the year and has engaged over 10,000 aspiring tech innovators and entrepreneurs across Nigeria. With 2,297 applications across 8 physical pitch centers and 1 virtual pitch center, 34 innovators [/b]across all locations are set to pitch their ideas at the pre-pitch stage ahead of the grand finale scheduled to hold in Lagos.
Through Hackaholics, Wema Bank has provided a platform for youth to channel their creativity and entrepreneurial spirit into actionable tech solutions that address Africa’s most pressing challenges. Over the years, Hackaholics has grown into one of the largest and most influential tech competitions in Nigeria, impacting thousands of young minds. The competition not only offers winners cash prizes and grants, but also access to mentorship, industry networks, and resources to help scale their innovations globally. This initiative is a key part of Wema Bank’s broader strategy to harness technology as a driver of socio-economic growth in Africa.
Interested individuals can register to attend the grand finale via
[b]https://hackaholics.wemabank.com/grandfinale



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Re: Wema Bank Announces Grand Finale Of Hackaholics 5.0,Winners Gets ₦75M In Prizes by Oloki: 12:00pm On Nov 18, 2024
I no dey too trust this wema bank for all this their free stuff.

Though I like their services and customer care unit, but when it comes to all those free giveaway, I dey take corner eye look Dem.

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Re: Wema Bank Announces Grand Finale Of Hackaholics 5.0,Winners Gets ₦75M In Prizes by Unkindness: 1:03pm On Nov 18, 2024
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Re: Wema Bank Announces Grand Finale Of Hackaholics 5.0,Winners Gets ₦75M In Prizes by RedScorpion(f): 1:04pm On Nov 18, 2024
This Bank that looks like one of those banks that would fold up very soon...

But they're still standing.... Beating expectations
Re: Wema Bank Announces Grand Finale Of Hackaholics 5.0,Winners Gets ₦75M In Prizes by digitaccountant: 1:05pm On Nov 18, 2024
Yet, the thing no dey show on our economy cool.
Re: Wema Bank Announces Grand Finale Of Hackaholics 5.0,Winners Gets ₦75M In Prizes by ehikwe22: 1:09pm On Nov 18, 2024
Another scam from wema bank. Nobody is receiving anything and this hackaton will most likely not hold

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Re: Wema Bank Announces Grand Finale Of Hackaholics 5.0,Winners Gets ₦75M In Prizes by ehikwe22: 1:09pm On Nov 18, 2024
Oloki:
I no dey too trust this wema bank for all this their free stuff.

Though I like their services and customer care unit, but when it comes to all those free giveaway, I dey take corner eye look Dem.

It's 💯 scam.
Re: Wema Bank Announces Grand Finale Of Hackaholics 5.0,Winners Gets ₦75M In Prizes by MrBELEANLABELS: 1:12pm On Nov 18, 2024
Tech isn't the only thing that can develop Africa now.
Some of us have projects that will grow a whole state but any grant available is for those building software or e-commerce when we should be talking about production too.
We are always consuming and supporting marketing low creating

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Re: Wema Bank Announces Grand Finale Of Hackaholics 5.0,Winners Gets ₦75M In Prizes by Basiljoe: 1:18pm On Nov 18, 2024
Interesting.

It's already too late to register.

I wanted to compete in MTN momo Hackathon last year but couldn't find people interested in forming a team.

Goodluck to the winners.
Re: Wema Bank Announces Grand Finale Of Hackaholics 5.0,Winners Gets ₦75M In Prizes by Kung(m): 1:20pm On Nov 18, 2024
Tech is the only thing that can revive this country
Re: Wema Bank Announces Grand Finale Of Hackaholics 5.0,Winners Gets ₦75M In Prizes by Waqes900: 1:21pm On Nov 18, 2024
Scammers
Re: Wema Bank Announces Grand Finale Of Hackaholics 5.0,Winners Gets ₦75M In Prizes by Jonjam269: 1:25pm On Nov 18, 2024
ehikwe22:
Another scam from wema bank. Nobody is receiving anything and this hackaton will most likely not hold
Everything is always a scam to loser, dullard and wailer.

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Re: Wema Bank Announces Grand Finale Of Hackaholics 5.0,Winners Gets ₦75M In Prizes by ndidibabe(f): 1:26pm On Nov 18, 2024
Wema!!! Small but mighty...
Re: Wema Bank Announces Grand Finale Of Hackaholics 5.0,Winners Gets ₦75M In Prizes by Basiljoe: 1:29pm On Nov 18, 2024
MrBELEANLABELS:
Tech isn't the only thing that can develop Africa now.
Some of us have projects that will grow a whole state but any grant available is for those building software or e-commerce when we should be talking about production too.
We are always consuming and supporting marketing low creating
Don't blame them. Everyone wants to be the Next Amazon/eBay.

No matter how bad the economy is, people must buy and sell daily.

However, Tech cannot substitute for bad government policies or incompetent leaders.

Emeka Azuka Okoye was hammering on this on twitter few years back.

I think most people just want to jump on the 'techy' train because it sounds fancy and Prominent, even if they don't know what they are doing.

Reason why we have lots of pseudo-intellectuals in the industry (iyin aboyeji, Mark Essien).
Re: Wema Bank Announces Grand Finale Of Hackaholics 5.0,Winners Gets ₦75M In Prizes by ehikwe22: 2:12pm On Nov 18, 2024
Jonjam269:

Everything is always a scam to loser, dullard and wailer.

It's either you're part of the people hired to promote the scams from Wema bank or justgullible. And if I find out you're affiliated with Wema bank, I will coordinate with some people that has fallen victim of their tech scams and sue them. Don't worry. But know it's from you running your mouth. I was a victim too
Re: Wema Bank Announces Grand Finale Of Hackaholics 5.0,Winners Gets ₦75M In Prizes by sofeo(m): 2:24pm On Nov 18, 2024
WEMA Bank Making Headway.
Re: Wema Bank Announces Grand Finale Of Hackaholics 5.0,Winners Gets ₦75M In Prizes by Georgry(m): 2:31pm On Nov 18, 2024
ehikwe22:


It's either you're part of the people hired to promote the scams from Wema bank or justgullible. And if I find out you're affiliated with Wema bank, I will coordinate with some people that has fallen victim of their tech scams and sue them. Don't worry. But know it's from you running your mouth. I was a victim too

grin

You're a loser bro, you only believe what you are seeing and what you're seeing is too limited, the only thing you're seeing is tribalism, APC vs PDP and other irrelevant things.
Re: Wema Bank Announces Grand Finale Of Hackaholics 5.0,Winners Gets ₦75M In Prizes by ehikwe22: 2:55pm On Nov 18, 2024
Georgry:


grin

You're a loser bro, you only believe what you are seeing and what you're seeing is too limited, the only thing you're seeing is tribalism, APC vs PDP and other irrelevant things.


You're a complete idiot. What has tribe got to do with this? Is Wema an APC party? If yes, no wonder they're scamming. I didn't realise the connection. And do you know my tribe?

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Re: Wema Bank Announces Grand Finale Of Hackaholics 5.0,Winners Gets ₦75M In Prizes by Letsmeet: 3:27pm On Nov 18, 2024
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Re: Wema Bank Announces Grand Finale Of Hackaholics 5.0,Winners Gets ₦75M In Prizes by haybhi1(m): 4:00pm On Nov 18, 2024
ehikwe22:
Another scam from wema bank. Nobody is receiving anything and this hackaton will most likely not hold
damn, why do these kinds of ne'er-do-wells even exist? An organization is trying its best to improvise the country, by empowering the tech talents, yet one dumb, useless fellow who has nothing good going on for him thinks they're scam. Perhaps, he's from that side where everything they do borders around scam and now they think everyone's a scammer.

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Re: Wema Bank Announces Grand Finale Of Hackaholics 5.0,Winners Gets ₦75M In Prizes by Mayflowa(m): 4:34pm On Nov 18, 2024
Basiljoe:
Interesting.

It's already too late to register.

I wanted to compete in MTN momo Hackathon last year but couldn't find people interested in forming a team.

Goodluck to the winners.

If you are a great software developer, you will be in the midst of your kind. Hahaha
Re: Wema Bank Announces Grand Finale Of Hackaholics 5.0,Winners Gets ₦75M In Prizes by bobby007(m): 4:44pm On Nov 18, 2024
RedScorpion:
This Bank that looks like one of those banks that would fold up very soon...

But they're still standing.... Beating expectations
you dey joke with old money bank, Na there real old money dey
Re: Wema Bank Announces Grand Finale Of Hackaholics 5.0,Winners Gets ₦75M In Prizes by ehikwe22: 4:56pm On Nov 18, 2024
haybhi1:
damn, why do these kinds of ne'er-do-wells even exist? An organization is trying its best to improvise the country, by empowering the tech talents, yet one dumb, useless fellow who has nothing good going on for him thinks they're scam. Perhaps, he's from that side where everything they do borders around scam and now they think everyone's a scammer.

Do you think someone would just say scam for no reason? Improvise the country my
Re: Wema Bank Announces Grand Finale Of Hackaholics 5.0,Winners Gets ₦75M In Prizes by EduBrazil1991(m): 6:52pm On Nov 18, 2024
Please,

I have tried to get a loan from Wema Bank but I don't know how to go about it.

What I need the loan for is to get a Keke truck for easy transportation of my farm produce to the local markets.

I'm into cassava, maize, tomato and coco yam.

Location is Ondo state, Owo to be price.

A Keke truck goes for 2.7m to #3m. I will start repaying a month later.
Re: Wema Bank Announces Grand Finale Of Hackaholics 5.0,Winners Gets ₦75M In Prizes by Basiljoe: 9:09pm On Nov 18, 2024
Mayflowa:


If you are a great software developer, you will be in the midst of your kind. Hahaha
Olodo.

Na software developers dey do Hackathon?

Ethical hackers/Penetration testers are mostly the participants.

I've given you the attention you desperately need. Now goan play in the mud.

Mumu Man.
Re: Wema Bank Announces Grand Finale Of Hackaholics 5.0,Winners Gets ₦75M In Prizes by LoanShark: 2:07am On Nov 19, 2024
EduBrazil1991:
Please,

I have tried to get a loan from Wema Bank but I don't know how to go about it.

What I need the loan for is to get a Keke truck for easy transportation of my farm produce to the local markets.

I'm into cassava, maize, tomato and coco yam.

Location is Ondo state, Owo to be price.

A Keke truck goes for 2.7m to #3m. I will start repaying a month later.

Do you have an account in Wema Bank in the name of your business?

How much is your average monthly account turnover?

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