Jumia, one of Africa’s leading e-commerce platforms, has launched the second edition of its flagship report titled “E-Commerce in Rural Areas,” highlighting how digital retail is transforming underserved communities across …
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African Startups Near 2024 Record with $2.2bn Raised So Far in 2025
African startups are on track to surpass their total fundraising record from last year, having already secured more than $2.2 billion in 2025, excluding exits. This was revealed in the …
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LG Electronics wins big at IFA 2025, bags 17 innovation awards including ‘Best of IFA’
LG Electronics has emerged as the biggest winner at the maiden edition of the IFA 2025 Innovation Awards, claiming an impressive 17 honours, including the prestigious Best of IFA title. …
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Ecobank Nigeria Launches Upgraded Mobile App for Faster and Smarter Banking
Ecobank Nigeria has launched an upgraded version of its mobile banking app, designed to offer customers a faster, smarter, and simpler way to manage their finances. The bank said the …
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Eastern AfricaEconomyInnovationMediaTechnologyTrade
Kenya’s Pay-TV Market Shrinks as Regulator Shifts to “Active Subscriptions”
he Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has introduced a new way of measuring television subscriptions, moving from cumulative sign-ups to “active subscriptions” — accounts that have generated revenue within the …
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The Rise of Agritech In Nigeria : Can Technology Feed The Nation?
Nigeria, often described as the giant of Africa, has always relied heavily on agriculture to sustain its economy and feed its rapidly growing population. From the farmlands of Kaduna to …
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The Rise Of Local Manufacturing In Nigeria : Can we Finally Compete Globally?
The hum of machines and the clatter of production lines are no longer confined to industrial hubs in Europe or Asia. Across Nigeria, local manufacturers are quietly ramping up operations, …
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What Counts as Intellectual Property? A Simple Guide
In today’s Nigeria, ideas are not just dreams, they are powerful assets. From Nollywood’s buzzing film sets to the fashion houses of Lagos and the fintech corridors of Yaba, the …
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How African Youth Are Transforming The Continent’s Economy
Africa’s population is young, energetic and ambitious, and this reality is shaping the future of the continent’s economy in ways that can no longer be ignored. With over 60 percent …
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How African Entrepreneurs Scale Under Constraints and Why Investors should care?
In African cities from Lagos to Nairobi, the journey of entrepreneurship is defined by grit, resourcefulness and an unrelenting drive to succeed. Unlike their peers in Silicon Valley who debate …