29 h. ago Afropreneur Idris Bello returns to OAU, inspires new generation with visionary lecture on Africa’s innovation future

The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)’s community witnessed a powerful blend of nostalgia, intellect, and inspiration on November 19, as acclaimed venture capitalist and Afropreneur, Idris Ayodeji Bello, returned to his alma mater to deliver the 2025 biennial Faculty of Technology lecture. The event, themed: ‘Innovation Without Borders: From Great Ife to the Global Stage-Rethinking African […]

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67 h. ago Army, EFCC strengthen collaboration against financial crime in Edo

The Nigerian Army and EFCC have renewed their collaboration to combat financial crimes in Edo State, pledging mutual support to disrupt illicit fund flows. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-efcc-strengthen-collaboration-against-financial-crime-in-edo/

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3 d. 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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6 d. ago Nigeria Positioned To Lead Africa’s Digital Trade Future — Afreximbank

Nigeria is strategically positioned to lead Africa’s emerging digital trade revolution, the Chief Economist of Afreximbank, Dr. Yemi Kale, has said. Speaking at the inauguration of the Africa Trade Center (ATC) in Abuja, he described Nigeria as a natural frontrunner in the continent’s transition toward technology-driven commerce under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). […]

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6 d. ago African Development Bank Joins Network To Advance Continent’s Digital Finance Future

Global strategic organisation, the Foreign Investment Network (FIN) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have charted the way forward at the 4th Africa Cashless Payment Systems Conference (Virtual Edition), a high-level gathering of policymakers, financial leaders, innovators, and global experts committed to shaping Africa’s digital finance future. The virtual conference, which was held on Thursday […]

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7 d. ago Chocolate City executives chart Africa’s music future at EWA 2025

Chocolate City executives — Audu Maikori, Paul Okeugo, Abuchi Peter Ugwu, Aibee Abidoye, and Ifeyinwa Anyadiegwu — shared insights into read more Chocolate City executives chart Africa’s music future at EWA 2025

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7 d. ago Junior Achievement Africa says youth entrepreneurship, innovation key to continent’s future

…as eight countries compete in Abuja with climate-smart student ventures Junior Achievement (JA) Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing read more Junior Achievement Africa says youth entrepreneurship, innovation key to continent’s future

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1 week ago AAAN champion future of African creativity, technology, global brand impact

The Association of Advertising Agencies of Nigeria (AAAN) has unveiled plans to champion the future of creativity and strategic brand read more AAAN champion future of African creativity, technology, global brand impact

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1 week ago ICPC Warns Sexual Predators After Conviction Of UNICAL Professor

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has labelled the recent conviction of Professor Cyril Ndifon, a former Dean of Faculty of Law, University of Calabar (UNICAL) for sexual offences as a clear warning to predators in schools, offices, and higher institution. Spokesperson of the ICPC & head media and public communications, […]

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2 w. 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 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 AFRIMA Unveils Diamond Showcase Portal, Invites Rising Stars to Apply

The journey to discover and celebrate Africa’s future music stars has begun, as the 9th Edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has opened the application portal for its Diamond Showcase, the award institution’s platform for rising music talents. The 9th AFRIMA Diamond Showcase is designed to give undiscovered African artists a genuine opportunity […]

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3 w. ago Cybercrime, corruption, illicit financial flows threaten Africa’s future, ICPC warns

Africa risks losing its developmental potential to cybercrime, corruption, and illicit financial flows (IFFs), which drain the continent of more read more Cybercrime, corruption, illicit financial flows threaten Africa’s future, ICPC warns

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3 w. ago AfDB rallies African stock exchanges to reinvent continent’s financial future

Nigeria Trust Fund, NGX central to new capital-market blueprint The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has opened high-level consultations with read more AfDB rallies African stock exchanges to reinvent continent’s financial future

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3 w. ago Africa loses over $50bn yearly to illicit financial flows — ICPC chair

ICPC Chair reveals Africa loses over $50bn annually to illicit financial flows, crippling development. Learn how corruption and cybercrime fuel this crisis Read More: https://punchng.com/africa-loses-over-50bn-yearly-to-illicit-financial-flows-icpc-chair/

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3 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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3 w. ago Protectionism vs AfCFTA: Nigeria debates its trade future as logistics market hits $10.95bn

Nigeria is racing to modernise its supply chain as global conflicts, climate shocks, and digital disruptions reshape trade across Africa. read more Protectionism vs AfCFTA: Nigeria debates its trade future as logistics market hits $10.95bn

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3 w. ago Filmhouse Group, WinlitFest 2025 partner to champion future of African storytelling

Filmhouse Group, West Africa’s leading film exhibition and entertainment company, has announced a strategic partnership for the 4th edition of read more Filmhouse Group, WinlitFest 2025 partner to champion future of African storytelling

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4 w. ago Africa’s clean energy future depends on local innovation, not just aid – RenCom’s Olamide Opadiran

As Africa pushes toward universal electrification, conversations around access are shifting from infrastructure to impact. The World Bank’s Mission 300 read more Africa’s clean energy future depends on local innovation, not just aid – RenCom’s Olamide Opadiran

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