Madica Drops Free Fundraising Guidebook to Help African Founders Navigate Pre-Seed Raises
Raising your first round as an African startup founder is hard — especially when you don’t have the right networks,…
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DTH-Lab Opens Applications for 2026 Digital Health Research Fellowship
A global research fellowship programme focused on digital health and young people is accepting applications for its 2026 cohort, with…
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Trust Woven Into the Infrastructure: How Onyedikachi Hope Amaechi-Okorie Is Redefining Safety and Ethics in Open Source Communities
The Often-Unseen Work That Keeps Open Source Alive Open-source software is frequently praised for its innovation and efficiency, but far…
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Africa Prize 2026: Sixteen Engineers From Across the Continent Including Two Nigerians Compete for £85,000 in Innovation Funding
The Royal Academy of Engineering has named its 2026 shortlist for the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, selecting 16 early-stage…
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CardForté Marks 5 Years of Powering Innovation and Inclusion in Nigeria
In the heart of Lagos, where conversations around the “Japa” wave, the migration of Nigeria’s skilled workforce, continue to dominate…
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OROK Godspower: The Symbol of Hope for West Africa’s Blockchain Ecosystem
In a region where innovation often struggles against systemic limitations, one name has begun to rise beyond the noise, not…
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Why Young Nigerians Are Rewriting the Rules of Global Tech Talent
There is a pattern that recruiters at American and European tech firms have quietly noted over the past several years:…
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Nigeria and Finland Sign Digital Economy Pact as Finnish Participation in Project BRIDGE Comes Into Focus
Nigeria and Finland formalised a partnership on digital transformation last week, signing a Memorandum of Understanding in Abuja that covers…
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Tony Elumelu Foundation Selects 3,200 Entrepreneurs for 2026 Programme, Deploying $16 Million Across Africa
The Tony Elumelu Foundation has named 3,200 entrepreneurs from all 54 African countries as beneficiaries of its 2026 entrepreneurship programme,…
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Amid Middle East Tensions, Why UAE–Nigeria Trade Ties Matter More Than Ever
At a time when geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to shape global economic and security dynamics, countries are…
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Shell Foundation and Startup Discovery School Target Women Farmers With New West Africa Agri-Tech Pilot
A new initiative backed by Shell Foundation and Startup Discovery School is setting out to address one of the more…
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Mastercard Foundation Opens Applications for 2026 Associates Program Across Africa
Youth unemployment remains one of Africa’s most persistent structural challenges — and one organisation continues putting resources directly behind a…
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Why Integrated Risk Strategy Is Key to SME Growth in Africa
SMEs dominate employment and enterprise across MEA, but without stronger financial and risk literacy, access to capital alone will not…
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Lagos to Host Canada–Nigeria Technology Partnership Forum on March 26
The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) at the Deputy High Commission of Canada in Nigeria will host a high-level Canada–Nigeria Technology Partnership…
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Top Academics and PR Expert Back The Nigerian Economy Newspaper’s Push for No. 1 Spot
Two university lecturers, Dr Felix Ijeh and Ewere Okonta; and a public relations practitioner, Blaise Udunze have joined the league…
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NITDA Rolls Out New Digital Strategies to Power the Creative Industry
Aligning with the current administration’s focus on diversifying the economy through industrialisation, digitisation, creative arts, and manufacturing, the National Information…
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The State of Online Work in Nigeria: A Workforce in Transition
Millions of Nigerians now earn a living from laptops and mobile phones. The infrastructure, regulations, and economic pressures shaping that…
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Spotting Your Kairos Moment: How Entrepreneurs Recognize the Right Opportunity
There is a Greek word most business schools rarely teach: Kairos. It does not mean time in the ordinary sense…
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PAFON 3.0 Set to Redefine Digital Commerce and AI in Nigeria
Payments Forum Nigeria (PAFON), the country’s leading industry platform for digital finance stakeholders, has officially announced the third edition of…
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How Remittances Power the Nigerian Economy
Every month, somewhere in London, Houston, or Dubai, a Nigerian nurse, engineer, or graduate student opens a mobile app and…
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IBX Campaign Gains Momentum as Olufemi Bamisile Contributes N10m
In a defining show of confidence in Nigeria’s emerging digital economy, Rt. Hon. Olufemi Richard Bamisile PhD, Chairman of the…
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100 Women Leading Change: TechEconomy Releases IWD 2026 Power List
In celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026, Techeconomy, a leading business news platform in Nigeria, has unveiled its “100…
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Why Data Disappears So Fast for Nigeria’s Mobile Subscribers
Nigeria’s mobile subscribers share a common frustration: bought data never seems to last as long as it should. The complaint…
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Education Priorities That Will Empower Africa’s Next Generation
Young people today are growing up in a world that’s changing faster than ever. From artificial intelligence (AI) and new…
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Cyberattacks on Healthcare Are Rising – Why Cybersecurity Is Now Critical Care
Africa’s healthcare sector is dealing with a crisis that doesn’t show up on patient charts. Hospitals, clinics, and labs are…
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Rock Adote Joins Madonna University Board, Bringing Tech Leadership
Technology strategist Rock Adote has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of Madonna University Nigeria, a move expected to…
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Jack Ma Foundation Opens Applications for Africa’s Business Heroes with $1.5M Prize Pool
The Jack Ma Foundation has launched the eighth edition of Africa’s Business Heroes, its annual entrepreneurship competition that will distribute…
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Designing the Future: How Women Are Rewriting Africa’s Innovation Playbook
Africa’s technology sector is often framed through funding rounds and unicorn valuations. Yet beneath those headlines, a quieter shift is…
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Modern Cybersecurity with AI Bootcamp
CloudSec Network (CSN) is launching Modern Cybersecurity with AI, a free 6-week foundational bootcamp designed for cybersecurity professionals who want…
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After Half a Decade of Growth, Krishnan Ranganath Moves On from Africa Data Centres
Dr. Krishnan Ranganath, who served as Regional Executive for West Africa at Africa Data Centres (ADC), has left the company…
