Customers expect timely deliveries. When you have platforms like Amazon Prime which supply next-day and even same-day delivery, competition has never been fiercer. That’s why, when things don’t go to plan, frustration can build quickly among customers. It doesn’t matter if the delays are caused by traffic, weather, or supply…
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I am a staff at Innovation Village.
Mauritius‑based telecommunications and fintech group Axian Telecom is exploring a potential acquisition of African e-commerce leader Jumia Technologies AG, Reuters‐citing sources confirm. With a current market value around $500 million, Jumia is reportedly a target for a takeover bid backed by the $600 million Axian recently raised—primarily for debt refinancing and acquisition…
Construction is a high-stakes industry. From fluctuating material costs to unexpected weather events and on-site safety concerns, there’s no shortage of risks that can disrupt even the most well-planned project. Managing those risks effectively isn’t about avoiding them entirely — it’s about anticipating them, responding quickly, and minimising their impact.…
Ghanaian fintech startup Liquify is gaining momentum in its mission to close Africa’s $120 billion trade finance gap, having secured $1.5 million in an oversubscribed seed equity round, along with additional debt financing. The funding represents a key milestone for the company, which is helping small and medium-sized exporters across…
Relocating your business is a big task that requires careful planning. Whether you’re moving to expand, lower costs, or find a better location for your team, it’s a process that comes with challenges. From keeping your operations running during the transition to making sure equipment and records arrive safely, there’s…
You’re packing up your life and getting ready to move. Whether it’s just across town or to a brand-new city, it feels like a lot. And here’s the truth—most people don’t get everything right on the first try. Even if you think you’ve planned well, there are small moving mistakes…
Africa’s burgeoning fintech scene has earned global recognition. Notably, Moniepoint and Flutterwave—two Nigerian-born financial technology giants—have been named in TIME’s 2025 TIME100 Most Influential Companies list, a prestigious acknowledgment of firms reshaping industries with innovation, scale, and ambition Moniepoint: Leading Financial Inclusion for SMEs Ranked as a “Leader” by TIME,…
Nigeria’s fuel distribution sector is on the cusp of transformation. With the announcement that the Dangote Group will deploy 4,000 trucks—beginning August 15, 2025—to transport fuel nationwide, the company is not just adding capacity; it is redrawing the map of how fuel flows through the Nigerian economy. The ripple effects…
Google’s launch of Doppl, an experimental app from Google Labs, marks another leap in the fusion of AI and fashion. With features that allow users to virtually “try on” outfits using uploaded photos and even see those looks come to life via AI-generated videos, Doppl offers a powerful new way…
Meta is taking another leap into AI-driven messaging with a new feature on WhatsApp that could redefine how users catch up on missed conversations. Announced on Wednesday, the messaging platform is introducing AI-powered message summaries, giving users a quick, private overview of unread chats—without compromising their privacy. Dubbed Message Summaries,…
ARM Holding Company, a leading force in Nigeria’s investment management space, has announced a new leadership chapter with the appointment of Wale Odutola as Group Chief Executive Officer and Osahon Ogiemudia as Executive Director, effective July 2025. This strategic move marks a pivotal moment in ARM’s 30-year journey, setting the…
Nigeria’s ambition to become a global hub for technical talent is gaining new momentum with the backing of corporate giants like MTN. The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, recently announced that MTN Nigeria has contributed a cumulative ₦3 billion to support the 3 Million Technical…
Egyptian logistics startup Nowlun has added $600,000 to its seed funding round, pushing total investment to $2.3 million. In December 2024, it raised $1.7 million in December 2024 in a round led by Nama Ventures and A15. The latest extension, led by Ingressive Capital, is set to fast-track the development…
Africa’s tech renaissance is in full swing, and once again, Nigeria is leading the charge. In the just-announced Class 9 of the Google for Startups Accelerator: Africa, Nigerian startups make up the largest share—six of the 15 ventures selected—underscoring the country’s outsized role in shaping the continent’s innovation landscape. Launched…
The Lagos State Government has taken a bold step toward transforming urban governance and service delivery with the unveiling of the Lagos Identity Project, a digital house-numbering initiative designed to streamline property identification and modernize public services. Unveiled in Alausa by Dr. Olajide Babajide, the Special Adviser on Enterprise Geographic…
A bold new chapter is unfolding in wearable technology as Meta and Oakley unveil Oakley Meta HSTN, a new line of AI-powered performance eyewear engineered for athletes and active users. This innovative product fuses Oakley’s high-performance design legacy with Meta’s advances in artificial intelligence and spatial computing. The collaboration builds…
In an era where meaningful corporate social responsibility often separates market leaders from transient players, OPay has taken a bold and commendable step that positions it not just as a fintech giant, but as a force for systemic, educational transformation. The company recently expanded its ₦1.2 billion, 10-year scholarship initiative…
PaidHR, a Nigerian HR-tech startup, has raised $1.8 million in seed funding to scale its operations and expand across key African markets. The company, co-founded in 2020 by Seye Bandele and Lekan Omotosho, offers a robust platform that combines payroll automation, compliance, and embedded financial tools tailored for small and…
While headlines often focus on South Africa’s grid failures and the dominance of Eskom, an emerging layer of innovation is reshaping the country’s energy story—one algorithm at a time. Open Access Energy (OAE), a Cape Town-based startup, is building the behind-the-scenes software infrastructure that could become essential to how power…
In a historic medical milestone, a prostate cancer patient in Angola underwent a robot-assisted prostatectomy while the surgeon — Dr. Vipul Patel — operated from Orlando, Florida, over 7,000 miles away. The procedure, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), marks the first-ever transcontinental robotic telesurgery trial The patient,…