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The announcement made on June 12, 2025, revealed that China would eliminate all import duties…
The rise of the digital age has brought several thriving online careers with it. Chief…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a significant financing package of $184.1 million to…
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reiterated its stance against the operations of Crypto…
In the race to bridge Africa’s massive electricity access gap, most solutions have been externally…
Kenya’s digital economy just gained a powerful ally. Glovo, the global delivery and logistics platform,…
As the countdown begins for the largest FIFA World Cup™ in history — set to…
MultiChoice, the parent company of DStv, is grappling with a significant blow: the loss of…
OpenAI’s ChatGPT experienced a massive global outage on June 10, 2025, rendering millions of users…
Over the past few years, Nollywood and Nigerian culture have emerged as powerful forces in…
In the global tech conversation, words like “infrastructure” often conjure visions of fiber cables, data…
In an age where content creation is no longer reserved for professionals, Meta has taken…
The off-grid energy sector in Africa is undergoing a quiet but powerful transformation. What once…
Africa’s growing digital economy faces a significant threat — not from lack of ambition, but…
BUSINESS
When WhatsApp quietly rolled out its new in-app translation feature to some Android beta users in 2025, most people saw it as a win for casual conversations and travel plans. But there’s another group that should be paying very close attention: small businesses. WhatsApp Business is already a lifeline for…
Starting a business in Nigeria offers immense opportunities, given its dynamic economy and entrepreneurial spirit. However, navigating the local business landscape requires a clear understanding of registration processes, funding avenues, and market entry strategies. This guide addresses frequently asked questions to assist aspiring entrepreneurs in establishing a successful venture in…
When we talk about electric vehicles (EVs), the usual suspects come to mind: Tesla in the U.S., BYD in China, or Volkswagen in Germany. But a quiet EV revolution is brewing in a less-expected corner of the world—Africa. More specifically, Nigeria. Meet NEV Electric, a Nigerian-based EV startup that’s raised…
Futuregrowth Asset Management, a prominent player in South Africa’s financial sector, has officially announced the appointment of Vuyolwethu Nogantshi as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), a transition set to take effect in July 2025. This strategic move is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its leadership and…
Startup
For decades, building hardware in Nigeria has been a cautionary tale. Even the most promising…
African small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are often caught between being too large for microfinance…
Over the past few years, there has been a surge in financial startups attempting to…
The lending landscape is constantly shifting, and one of the biggest recent shifts has been…
Nigerian edtech startup AltSchool Africa has unveiled an ambitious new initiative aimed at enhancing access…
Tanzania’s Sumet Technologies, an innovative company specializing in the distribution of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG),…
people
Media group MultiChoice has announced the resignation of Marc Jury, the Chief Executive Officer of…
MTN Nigeria has announced the appointment of Yahaya Ibrahim as its new Chief Technical Officer…
American software company Salesforce has appointed Sandra Adesuwa Ebere as its Business Development Lead in…
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Elon Musk to lead a newly established “Department of Government…
Wasoko and MaxAB, two leading eCommerce giants in Africa, have made a strategic decision to…
Globacom is poised to appoint Ahmad Farroukh, a former CEO of MTN Nigeria, as its…
Cryptocurrency
The cryptocurrency market surged to new highs on Wednesday, driven by optimism following former President…
Ethereum has taken its place as one of the most popular and profitable digital assets…
Nigerian authorities have dropped all charges against Tigran Gambaryan, an executive at Binance, allowing him…
Worldcoin, the startup co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, is undergoing a significant rebranding by…
Stripe, a prominent payments company, has completed the acquisition of the stablecoin platform Bridge in…
The Nigerian Federal Government has successfully retrieved a total of ₦160 million from two domestic…