6 h. ago Johnvents Group marks global expansion as Ondo government reaffirms support

An indigenous agribusiness and manufacturing group, Johnvents Group, has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening partnerships, investing in capacity and building industries that contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s economic transformation and Africa’s global competitiveness. The Group Executive Director, Tarun Chawla, disclosed this while hosting industry leaders, government officials and stakeholders at its 2025 End-of-Year Celebration, held at […]

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18 h. ago Building Africa’s data future: Inside the mind of Oliseamaka Chiedu

Africa is in the midst of a digital transformation wave. Startups are scaling across borders, fintech platforms now serve millions, read more Building Africa’s data future: Inside the mind of Oliseamaka Chiedu

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3 d. ago Building the extraordinary: How opportunity unleashes Africa’s genius

Introduction Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its history. Across the continent, millions of young people brim with talent, read more Building the extraordinary: How opportunity unleashes Africa’s genius

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9 d. ago Jumia Posts Q3 Results, Unveils Scalable Commerce Model For Africa

Jumia has recorded strong third-quarter results for 2025, signalling a strategic shift from running a conventional online marketplace to building a scalable commerce infrastructure tailored for Africa. The company posted a 25 per cent increase in revenue, reaching $45.6 million, alongside a 21 per cent rise in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) to $197.2 million. Nigeria […]

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1 week ago Collaboration key to Africa’s hospitality workforce – Kakanfo Inn CEO

Building Africa’s hospitality workforce requires a collaborative approach focusing on education, technology, and public-private partnerships to overcome ch Read More: https://punchng.com/collaboration-key-to-africas-hospitality-workforce-kakanfo-inn-ceo/

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1 week ago Falola urges African Universities to think ahead of history, build indigenous, technology

Global historian and distinguished scholar, Professor Toyin Falola, has issued a compelling call to African universities to reimagine their futures by thinking “ahead of history,” insisting that institutions must consciously design their destinies rather than be passive recipients of global change.  He delivered this message on Tuesday at Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, during the […]

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2 w. ago EU Launches €30m Initiative To Empower Artists, Promote Culture

The European Union (EU) has launched the Africa-Europe Partnerships for Culture (AEPC) Nigeria Cluster to empower artists, expand creative networks and build stronger bridges between Africa and Europe. The €30 million EU-funded project, implemented by the Goethe-Institut, will promote international collaboration opportunities for Nigerian artists, cultural organisations and creative professionals across Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe, […]

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2 w. ago EU Launches €30m Initiative To Empower Artists, Promote Cultural Cooperation

The European Union (EU) has launched the Africa-Europe Partnerships for Culture (AEPC) Nigeria Cluster to empower artists, expand creative networks, and build stronger bridges between Africa and Europe. The €30 million EU-funded project, implemented by the Goethe-Institut, will promote international collaboration opportunities for Nigerian artists, cultural organisations, and creative professionals across Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe, […]

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2 w. ago Compute, data, algorithmic gaps threaten Africa’s AI future — NCC

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has warned that Africa’s ambition to compete in an artificial intelligence-driven global economy is under read more Compute, data, algorithmic gaps threaten Africa’s AI future — NCC

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2 w. ago Cloudflare Outage: How Nigeria, Africa Can Build A Safer, Stronger Internet

When Cloudflare’s global outage shut down major parts of the internet on November 18, many Nigerians suddenly found themselves unable to access news websites, e-commerce platforms, banking portals, and even social media. From Lagos to Nairobi, everyday users were left asking the same questions: Why did Cloudflare go down? Why is Cloudflare not working? What […]

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2 w. ago Abdul Samad Initiatives Builds 110 Capacity Hostel For Minna Varsity At N310mn

The Abdul Samad Africa Initiatives (ASR Africa) has gifted the Federal University of Technology (FUT), Minna, with N310 million Students’ Hostel Building. The project was funded by the ASR Africa Tertiary Education Grant Scheme. It is part of the Initiative’s ongoing commitment to delivering sustainable and high-impact interventions within Nigeria’s tertiary education sector. Speaking at […]

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2 w. ago The Enduring Imperative: Building Leadership Pipelines for Africa’s Future

Why Leadership Can No Longer Be Left to Chance In an African business landscape reshaped by relentless technological change, shifting read more The Enduring Imperative: Building Leadership Pipelines for Africa’s Future

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2 w. ago Fashion Expert, Oyefeso Blends African Fashion With Advocacy For Women Designers

Creative designer and writer, Oyefeso Sekinat Ejimoh, is steadily building a name for herself in the African-inspired fashion space, drawing from culture, personal experience and a passion for sustainability. From garments to thought-provoking articles, Oyefeso is weaving together fashion, identity and empowerment in ways that continue to attract attention within and outside the creative community. […]

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3 w. ago Fragmented Markets Threatening Africa’s Border Efficiency — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s resolve to work towards building an Africa where borders are efficient enough to facilitate trade and other economic opportunities instead of hindering them. He implored African nations to be disciplined in working towards building borders that meet the high demands and rapid pace of contemporary technological advancement. Speaking on […]

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3 w. ago ‘Africa Can’t Build AfCFTA On Weak Border Systems’, Says Customs Boss Adeniyi

Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has stated that Africa’s ambition to unlock a single continental market under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will remain unattainable unless governments urgently strengthen border management systems and integrate trade infrastructure across the region. Speaking at the launch of the Customs Partnership for […]

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3 w. ago How Nigeria, others can build resilient, inclusive economy, drive Africa’s prosperity — Experts

Experts at the TPA Colloquium 2025 have outlined strategic pathways for Nigeria and other African nations to lift millions out of poverty and build resilient, inclusive economies capable of driving continental prosperity. Economists, development specialists, and professionals from diverse fields who gathered at the NAF Conference Centre, Abuja, for the colloquium themed “Breaking the Cycle: […]

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3 w. ago 20 Days To Go: Over 2,800 Register for PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon

With just 20 days until race day, excitement is building across Africa as registration for the second edition of the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon has surpassed 2,800 participants. The event, organised by Nigeria’s leading sports management company, Nilayo Sports Management Limited, continues to draw impressive interest from elite athletes, recreational runners, fitness […]

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3 w. ago Techie Impact Summit 2025: Building Movements that Scale Impact Across Africa

The Techie Impact Summit 2025, curated by Precious Azuonwu, Forbes 30 Under 30 nominee and Western Union Global Fellow, successfully read more Techie Impact Summit 2025: Building Movements that Scale Impact Across Africa

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3 w. ago Federal Gov’t, Stakeholders Push For AI Framework On Healthcare Delivery

Health experts, government officials and technology innovators have called for the responsible deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system, boost disease surveillance and improve access to care. They made the call at a capacity-building workshop on Artificial Intelligence for Public Health, organised by the Africa Hub for Innovation and Development in Abuja […]

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4 w. ago Equinix to build $22m data center in Lagos, expanding Africa footprint

Equinix Inc., the world’s leading digital infrastructure company, has announced plans to build a new high-performance data center in Lagos, read more Equinix to build $22m data center in Lagos, expanding Africa footprint

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