A new report reveals a worrying drop in pre-seed investors across Africa, with Nigeria among the 'Big 4' attracting most capital. Experts call for $120m yearly to fix the innovation pipeline gap. Read the full analysis.
Time for Africa Foundation wins Global South Sustainability Award, pledges to expand AI, blockchain, and climate programs across Africa. Read about their impactful initiatives.
New 2026 data reveals Africa's most dangerous countries. South Africa leads with a 74.5 crime index, while Nigeria faces high risks from kidnappings and cybercrime. See the full list.
Explore how economic precarity is forcing Nigerian journalists into moonlighting, threatening credibility and ethics. Discover the human cost and urgent need for reform in the digital age.
The Federal Government has inaugurated a Joint Implementation Committee to oversee the training of one million Nigerians in digital skills, aiming for 95% digital literacy by 2030. Read more.
Nigeria's Federal Government inaugurates a committee to train and certify one million citizens in digital literacy and emerging tech, targeting 95% digital literacy by 2030. Read more.
Africa's shift to LPG addresses energy security and trade dynamics. With $10bn US investment and key players like BGN Group, the continent's energy landscape is realigning towards the West.
Carter Efe's rise to 500k followers and 40k Twitch subs marks a seismic shift from scripted skits to live broadcasting, creating a new Hollywood in Lagos. Discover the phenomenon.
The Federal Government and Wema Bank have opened applications for the FGN-ALAT Digital Skillnovation Programme. This nationwide initiative aims to equip young Nigerians with future-ready digital and entrepreneurial skills. Apply now to transform your care
Nigeria will spearhead a new Africa Digital Economy Accelerator Initiative, following a key UN agreement. NITDA to coordinate national efforts for digital inclusion and infrastructure.
Despite billions invested in fibre, Nigeria's rural communities remain disconnected. Explore how the last-mile gap cripples farmers, healthcare, and education, widening the national digital divide.
FirstBank CEO Olusegun Alebiosu unveils a 24/7 Digital Xperience Centre at UNIBEN, enhancing customer flexibility and financial inclusion without job losses. Discover the future of banking.
TD Africa celebrated its partners' excellence, innovation, and integrity at the 12th 'Celebrating You' awards in Lagos. The event, themed 'Africa's Digital Renaissance,' featured top industry leaders and a grand SUV raffle prize. Read more.
Mastercard expanded its African acceptance network by 45% in 2025, driving SME growth and financial inclusion. Discover how this powers the continent's $1.5 trillion digital future.
The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has launched the 1GOV ECM system, ending paper-based operations. This digital shift promises improved service delivery and transparency for Nigerians. Read more about this transformative step.
Russia pledges expanded cooperation with Africa at Cairo ministerial conference. Trade exceeds $27bn, with focus on industrial growth, security, and education. Details inside.
A new report reveals Africa processed $2 trillion via instant payments in 2024. Nigeria's NIP system is rated highly, but fraud concerns remain a key barrier to wider adoption. Learn more.
The UAE has launched a $1 billion 'AI for Development' initiative to finance AI projects in Africa, aiming to enhance digital infrastructure, government services, and productivity across the continent.
The WSIS+20 review highlights Nigeria's urgent need to tackle digital exclusion in affordability, skills, and gender parity to achieve SDGs. Experts call for action.
The UAE announces a massive $6 billion investment plan for African tourism development, targeting aviation, infrastructure, and digital projects. Learn how this partnership aims to create thousands of jobs.
Airtel Africa partners with SpaceX's Starlink to deliver direct-to-cell satellite connectivity across 14 African countries from 2026, bridging the digital divide. Learn the details.
Dr. Olufemi Bakre, MD/CEO of Parallex Bank, outlines the bank's pivotal role in shaping Africa's digital banking future. Discover his leadership philosophy and the bank's growth trajectory.
Nigeria's Minister of Women Affairs warns digital violence is dangerously excluding women with disabilities. A new network for peace and security was launched in Abuja to address the threat.
The Federal Government has launched the National Digital Farmers Registry (NDFR) to harmonise farmer data, improve access to credit, and boost agricultural productivity in line with national food security goals.
AfDB and FIN lead high-level talks on building a safer cashless economy in Africa. Key focus: digital trust, infrastructure, and financial inclusion. Read the outcomes.
At the Leadway Digital Growth Summit, industry leaders warned that Nigerian firms must adopt stricter data discipline and deeper collaboration to achieve measurable returns on digital marketing investments. Discover the key strategies.
South Africa announces it will not participate in the 2026 G20 meetings after the US barred its inclusion. Get the full details on this diplomatic standoff and its implications for multilateralism.
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele calls for investment in digital tech and entrepreneurial training to combat youth unemployment. He spoke at YABATECH's 37th convocation lecture.
Nigeria's digital quality of life ranks 97th globally, with high internet costs a key barrier. Nigerians work 1 hour 41 mins monthly for mobile data, 14x more than Angola. Explore the full report.
Verve International celebrates issuing 100 million payment cards, a landmark for Africa's digital economy and financial inclusion. Discover how this homegrown brand is reshaping payments.