In the last two years, Ventures Africa has covered Nigeria’s debt problem. In 2022, we talked about how Nigeria’s rising debt might be a result of its spending problem.
BFA Global, FSD Africa, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) are thrilled to announce the selection of ten innovative, future-looking startups as part of the Africa Blue Wave and Regen Wave initiatives.
AfriLabs, the largest pan-African network of technology and innovation hubs, is thrilled to announce the release of two pivotal studies on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Africa.
Here are three big stories from Africa’s business and policy landscape you (probably) didn’t miss but should keep in mind this week: MTN contests Vodacom’s Spectrum allegations The South African telecommunications industry is embroiled in.…
The Sterling One Foundation, co-conveners of the Africa Social Impact Summit are pleased to announce the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) as one of its partners for the third edition of the Africa Social Impact...
If you have been following recent news, you might have seen the massive protests sweeping across Kenya. Thousands of Kenyans are protesting against a proposed finance bill that introduces new taxes.
Paycorp, a global leader in payment solutions, continues shaping the future of payments across Southern Africa, Central and Eastern Europe, and the UK.
The World Economic Forum announces today the publication of its annual Top 10 Emerging Technologies Report featuring technologies with the greatest potential to make a positive impact in the world in the next three to five...
The emergence of innovative and customer-centric business solutions has made it easier for micro, small, and medium enterprises to enhance their performance and experience significant growth.
The MTN Foundation, through its Anti-Substance Abuse Programme (ASAP), recently held an advocacy walk in Lagos aimed at raising awareness and combating drug abuse.
Here are three big stories from Africa’s business and policy landscape you (probably) didn’t miss but should keep in mind this week: Kenya Passes Finance Bill Amidst Public Resistance Despite widespread protests across the country,...
Ride-hailing apps have become a popular transportation option in Lagos, Nigeria. But for the drivers behind the wheels, the experience hasn’t always been positive.
“Dear @jidesanwoolu, can you please instruct your folks at LIRS (Lagos State Internal Revenue Service ) to STOP estimating people’s income?” read a Tweet from Tayo Oviosu, the founder and CEO of Paga, on X...
In an evening reminiscent of celebration and gifting, The Macallan, distillers of extraordinarily rare single malt Scotch whiskies, captured Nigeria’s celebrities with a private tasting session of their latest limited edition offering, “A…
Nigeria, a leading oil-producing nation has struggled to attract the right investments to scale its oil and gas industry, despite having the largest gas reserve base in Africa.
At a Gala Dinner attended by leading dignitaries, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) hosted the second edition of the Pan-African Business and Development Awards in association with the Business Council for Africa (BCA), in…
Last week, Nigeria’s financial technology (fintech) sector faced a significant setback when the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) experienced a three-day downtime.
The Mo Ibrahim Foundation’s latest report, “Financing Africa: Where is the Money?” provides a comprehensive analysis of both the financial needs deemed necessary for Africa to meet its development and climate goals and the resources that...
The Gavi Board today approved the Vaccine Alliance’s strategy for the five years running from 2026 to 2030. African Vaccine Manufacturing Accelerator and Day Zero Financing Facility parameters were also approved, along with the expansion…
Everybody has heard of GoDaddy, but how many people know the real-life story of the highly successful, philanthropic, and colorful man behind the company?
Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL), a global organization dedicated to universal access to sustainable energy, announced today its CEO and Special Representative to the UN Secretary-General, Damilola Ogunbiyi, will host a high-level…
Growing up in rural Kenya, I understood the daily struggle of living without electricity. It seemed like a luxury reserved for urban dwellers, something beyond our reach.
IFC and Lenmed Hospital Group (Lenmed) announced a partnership to increase access to quality healthcare, especially in underserved communities, in South Africa, Botswana, Ghana, and Mozambique.
Although it took three years for the hotel industry to fully recover after the COVID-19 hit, the entire market has picked up the pace of solid growth and is set to reach a new milestone...
Africa is no longer a bystander in the global tech race. There is a wave of brilliant tackling complex challenges and developing groundbreaking solutions.