African AI Startups Can Now Apply for Free Cybersecurity Training Under the Cyber4Africa Programme
African AI startups now have a free, structured pathway to strengthen their cybersecurity foundations, as applications open for the Cyber4Africa…
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How Enugu State is using GovTech to fix its housing and land administration
The ongoing transformation at Enugu State Housing Development Corporation (ESHDC) is gradually positioning the corporation as one of the strongest examples of…
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Africa-EU Space Partnership Programme Opens Applications for Earth Observation Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs working on Earth Observation solutions for Africa now have a fresh opportunity to scale their work. The AESPP Business…
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AI and the Creative Economy: How African Artists and Innovators Can Thrive
Africa’s creative sector, spanning music, film, fashion, and digital art, is expanding at a pace that is difficult to ignore….
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The Compliance Burden That Is Quietly Slowing Africa’s Startups
Building a startup in Africa was never uncomplicated. But the compliance landscape that founders navigate today, particularly in fintech, data,…
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How Government Agencies Are Fighting Back Against Cyberattacks
The digital systems that run public services, tax registries, national identity databases, emergency networks, and immigration records are under sustained…
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Why Banks Need a Strong Decisioning Backbone for the AI Era
For years, banks have modernised around channels. For example, mobile apps became better, onboarding became faster and customer engagement became…
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Abu Dhabi Fund for Development Monitors Progress of Key Development Projects in Africa
92% completion rate for the rehabilitation of the “Sokodé – Bassar” Road in Togo 80% completion rate for road infrastructure…
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Meet the 7 Agritech Startups Revolutionizing Agriculture in Africa
Africa feeds over a billion people, yet the continent imports more than $40 billion in food annually. That contradiction sits…
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Nigeria Loses Up to N5 Trillion Yearly to Food Waste, New Study Warns
A new report by Rome Business School Nigeria says weak infrastructure, poor storage systems and rising economic pressure are reshaping…
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Digital Africa Launches €50M Seed Fund to Back Startups Beyond Africa’s Big Four Tech Hubs
The French government backed initiative Digital Africa has officially launched a €50 million (about US$57 million) Seed Fund aimed at…
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Nigeria’s Cloud Computing Boom Is About More Than Storage
For years, the dominant narrative around Nigerian technology infrastructure was one of absence: unreliable power, inadequate data centres, and a…
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The AI Tools Small Businesses Actually Need, and How African Entrepreneurs Can Use Them
Running a small business has always meant doing more with less. The accountant is also the HR manager. The founder…
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How African Startups Are Leading the Future of Innovation
For years, the dominant narrative around African technology went something like this: a promising but fragile ecosystem, perpetually waiting on…
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Josiah Allen : The Student Founder Building StudyCrew and Redefining the Future of Learning
Josiah Allen is 18 years old, currently enrolled as a cybersecurity student at the Federal University of Lafia in Nasarawa…
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UK Backs Structured London Tech Week Programme for African Founders Eyeing UK Market Entry
The UK government has thrown its weight behind a new week-long programme designed to give African founders a structured pathway…
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AFC Commits $100 Million to Back African-Led Tech Fund Managers
The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has approved a deployment of up to $100 million in catalytic capital targeting Africa-focused technology…
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SBP Ventures Launches N20 Million Small Business Innovation Challenge for Nigerian SMEs
In a major push to formalize Nigeria’s fragmented business ecosystem, SBP Ventures has officially opened applications for the inaugural Small…
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Africa’s Rural Connectivity Gap: What the Numbers Miss and Why It Still Matters
Nigeria crossed a broadband milestone at the end of 2025. According to the Nigerian Communications Commission, broadband penetration reached 50.58%…
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Meta Platforms Helped Expand Customer Reach for 81% of Nigerian Businesses, Study Finds
Virtually all Nigerian businesses surveyed say Meta’s platforms have expanded their customer reach, according to new independent research that finds…
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Kaspersky Warns of Scams Targeting 2026 FIFA World Cup Travellers
Kaspersky experts explain which online offers travellers should be cautious of when planning their trip, to avoid spoiling their experience…
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Cybersecurity in Africa 2026: How Businesses Can Defend Against Rising Digital Threats
Every week, Nigerian organisations absorb an average of 4,701 cyberattacks. South African firms faced a 36 per cent year-on-year surge…
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Google Overhauls Search With AI Agents, a Smarter Search Box, and Personal Context
At its annual I/O developer conference on May 19, Google unveiled what it described as the most significant transformation of…
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Anambra ICT Agency Sets Vision for AI-Powered Future
The Anambra State ICT Agency has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s vision of a smart and liveable…
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AVEVA and IMD Business School Launch Landmark Industrial Intelligence Report
The Industrial Intelligence Report reflects input from over 275 senior leaders across 12 industry sectors It demonstrates that organizations are…
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Africa’s EdTech Sector Is Growing Fast. Sustainability Is the Real Test
Africa’s education technology sector has spent the better part of a decade generating enthusiasm, attracting capital, and producing a succession…
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NCC EVC, Maida Leads Speaker Lineup for 17th BoICT Leadership Lecture
Dr.Aminu Maida, executive vice chairman and chief executive officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has been confirmed as Special…
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Nigeria’s E-Commerce Market Is Growing. But the Real Story Is More Complicated
Nigeria’s online retail market is expanding at a pace that commands serious attention. According to Mordor Intelligence, the market reached…
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From No Light to Building Communities Worth Millions – Idah Abdulwahab Story
Growing up in Mararaba without reliable electricity or internet, Idah Abdulwahab Dominion, known online as domicrypt had every reason to…
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After a Decade Designing for Global Brands, He Built a Finance App That Doesn’t Touch Your Bank Data
Toheeb Popoola didn’t set out to be a founder. For more than a decade he solved problems with design at…
