Author: John Odike

Google Unveils 11 African Startups for AI First Accelerator Programme

Emma Okonji Google has unveiled the first cohort for its ‘Google for Startups Accelerator AI First programme. The 11 startups selected from a vast pool of innovative talent, Nigeria had the highest number of startups. The selected startups are; Famasi Africa fromNigeria, whose solution is on building the OS for pharmacies in emerging markets; Izi

Sony Ventures announces $10 million investment in African entertainment startups

As part of this initiative, the Tokyo-based multinational conglomerate, through Sony Ventures Corporation (SVC), has allocated $10 million to support early-stage startups operating in the gaming, music, film, and content distribution sectors. Initial funding support will be directed towards early-stage startups in South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana, but there is a possibility for project

Insights From Traders Union || Business Post Nigeria

Forex trading can make people millionaires over time, but it’s not about luck. It’s about knowing when to enter and exit the market. Traders Union (TU) experts emphasize that success comes from having a strong strategy and the right indicators. It’s not just about timing; it’s about understanding the market. Discover the top 5 successful

E-Commerce Surges In Africa But Trust Remains a Big Challenge

Over the past few years, Africa has witnessed the growth in e-commerce. Businesses both large and small have adapted e-commerce either wholesomely or in a hybrid setup. That means some traditional brick-and-mortar stores have set up e-commerce platforms to serve their clientele. A study on micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in 6 African markets

AOW: African banks step in to provide finance as continent’s energy sector shifts

International commercial banks are exiting the African oil-and­-gas sector to minimise their hydrocarbons exposure. However, a wave of African banks and other innovators are stepping into the gap, and providing the finance to drive the next phase of Africa’s energy development. This is a key theme emerging from the energy event AOW: Investing In African

Do not let the optics fool you, life is tough 

I have been reflecting on why everyone seems to be either recruiting or getting recruited for one cause or other. Apart from the obvious political parties, which by the way are doing a poor job at getting recruits, there are legions of religious groups, self-help communities and environmental conservation  all vying for our membership. To their

How the US can build better strategic partnerships in Africa to secure critical minerals

The next industrial revolution will be anchored in critical and rare-earth minerals, and because most modern technologies are defense-related, many of these minerals are strategic materials. Current technologies such as semiconductors, flash memory, fiber optics, satellites, CAT scan equipment, electric vehicle batteries, and smartphones would not exist without these minerals. And these technologies would not

Stanbic Bank Launches Third Issue Of Africa Trade Barometer | Business News

Africa’s largest bank, Standard Bank, trading in Ghana as Stanbic Bank, has launched the third edition of leveraged its Africa Trade Barometer (SB ATB). The report leverages the bank’s presence and expertise across the continent to address the information vacuum of reliable African trade data and to support and enable the growth of intra-Africa trade.