Africa
Nigeria’s Startup Geography: A New Map Where Innovation Replaces State Capitals
Imagine startups replacing state capitals in Nigeria. From Flutterwave in Lagos to RiceAfrika in Kebbi, and NEICCOB in conflict-scarred Borno, a groundbreaking analysis showcases how...
CBN Launches Knowledge Acceleration Programme to Tackle Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Policy Gaps
The CBN is set to begin accepting applications for its newly launched Knowledge Acceleration Programme (KAP) Thematic Workshops on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. According to...
Inside Egypt’s Clean-Tech Push: Opportunities Rise Amid Systemic Hurdles
Egypt’s clean-tech ecosystem is gaining global attention as the country harnesses its natural solar and wind advantages to power major renewable energy projects like...
Top 10 Nigerian Professionals At the Forefront of Global AI Industry
Nigerian AI startups are accelerating, scaling, and boldly claiming space in global innovation circles. From finance and healthcare to language preservation and logistics, a...
After nearly 70 years on the throne, what will the late Awujale be remembered for in Ijebu and Nigeria?
As tributes pour in for Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, the revered Awujale of Ijebuland, Nigerians remember a royal figure whose six-decade reign redefined the...
Former President Muhammadu Buhari is dead. But what legacy did he leave behind?
Following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria is reflecting on a polarizing yet transformative chapter in its democratic history. Though his leadership divided...
Enugu Sets Sights on Tech Future with “Coal to Code” Festival in 2026
Enugu, once synonymous with coal mining, is charting a bold new course toward digital innovation as it prepares to host the 2026 Enugu Tech...
Ibadan’s Tech Awakening: TechCirvee Fest Fuses Youthful Energy, Innovation, and Entertainment
Ibadan pulsed with youthful energy on Friday as hundreds of tech enthusiasts, creatives, and innovators gathered for the second edition of TechCirvee Fest, a...
Coding Confidence: How Grace Ihejiamaizu is Championing Nigerian Girls into Tech Leadership
In classrooms across Uyo and Calabar, teenage girls hunch over laptops, their fingers tapping out lines of code that could one day reshape Africa’s...
‘Africa Doesn’t Need More AI Hype,’ Bujeti Founder, Achille Arouko, Challenges Founders to Solve Food, Health, Education Problems
Achille Arouko, founder and CEO of financial technology startup Bujeti, has slammed Africa’s AI startups for lacking real-world impact. He issued a rebuke of...
MEST Launches Fully-Funded AI Startup Programme to Empower Africa’s Next Generation of Tech Founders
The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) has announced the launch of its newly evolved AI Startup Programme, a fully-funded, immersive accelerator designed to...
AI Industry Competition: Grok 4 Challenges GPT-4, Gemini, and Claude in AI’s Showdown
In an industry increasingly defined by benchmark races and billion-dollar ambitions, Elon Musk’s xAI has fired a new salvo with the release of Grok...
