The Federal Government has launched a six-month Digital Training Academy designed to equip 32,000 Nigerians with digital skills, professional certifications and opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship in the global digital …
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Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK), the Chinese government department responsible for attracting foreign direct investment and supporting overseas companies in Hong Kong, is expanding its engagement with Africa as it positions …
Renewvia Energy Corp. plans $750 million expansion into Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, and the DRC for 2.1 million electricity connections in Africa. Seeking $45 million for Kakuma and Dadaab projects to …
A consortium of investors including Orange Group, Orange Côte d’Ivoire, Sonatel, Canalink, GUILAB, International Mauritania Telecom, and Silverlinks has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch the Via Africa …
A new science- policy platform to tackle rising diet-related diseases and malnutrition has been launched with African policymakers, researchers, and development partners with a call for urgent coordinated action to …
WAWU Africa has announced a new startup support initiative that will provide ₦250,000 grants to 20 Nigerian entrepreneurs in June 2026 as part of efforts to support small businesses and …
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African Development Bank approves $61 million package to boost women-led businesses in Nigeria
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) approved a $61 million financing package for the Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) on April 29 to expand access …
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How AFAWA’s support for women entrepreneurs has promoted business expansion in Kenya
Across Kenya, a quiet wave of change is helping women entrepreneurs transform their businesses and lives. From the warm aroma of freshly baked bread to the intricate beauty of handcrafted …
TICON Africa and CANTO have entered into a strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening digital cooperation between Africa and the Caribbean. The agreement is designed to support joint initiatives in ICT …
Business insolvencies in South Africa are projected to reach up to 1,540 cases in 2026, and while this is a decline from the start of the decade, risks from the …