Egypt overtakes Nigeria as Africa tech funding slows
Egypt is emerging as the tech powerhouse in Africa with new data showing it has dethroned Nigeria to emerge as the ecosystem that has secured the most funding from June 2022 to June 2023. This is an indication that venture capitalists and private equity firms which have flocked to Africa in recent years to take
Russia’s Nuclear Business Outlook With Africa -By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh – Opinion Nigeria
Endowed with huge natural resources, Africa is comparatively the least developed region in this world. In the current context of global crisis, at least Russia struggling to maintain its image on the stage. Some African leaders are more concerned to be at the receiving end, while others are prioritizing development and improving welfare for their
YALI Africa Climate Tech Innovators and Leaders Program 2023 for young African leaders (Fully Funded)
Application Deadline: August 6, 2023 YALI Africa Climate Tech Innovators and Leaders Program is a three-week, in-person, learning, networking, and joint action program for young African leaders experimenting social and business interventions at the convergence of climate action and technology from October 9 – 27, 2023. Application Criteria Young people from: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina
‘I knew it was a risk’: A Nigerian migrant sex worker in Ghana | Women’s Rights
This article is part of a series on intra-Africa migration. Accra, Ghana – Diamond’s childhood dream was to become a famous hair stylist and make enough money to travel around the world, connecting with other businesswomen and empowering vulnerable girls. She never imagined then that at age 32, circumstances would leave her closer to the
See how much money you need to have to retire comfortably in Africa
However, the cost of living in each country can vary significantly. Here’s a breakdown of the cost to retire comfortably in Africa, according to data from NetCredit. Nigeria is the most expensive country to retire in Africa. While the country has a rich cultural heritage and natural wonders, the high cost of living may be
Huawei Introduces eLTE to Revolutionise Communication in the Hydroelectric Industry
Huawei’s latest invention, the Private Broadband Network known as Evolved Long-Term Evolution (eLTE), is set to target the hydroelectric industry. This network will enable voice transmission, data, and video services in hydroelectric generation plants as well as in underground areas. This new technology will allow workers to experience smooth communication at all times. A major
Rewriting a continent: Afreximbank at 30
Obi Tabansi Onyeaso Benedict Oramah, President of Afreximbank, is winning hearts and capital for a new vision of Africa that is win-win for all. Almost missed it Amidst our current national obsession with the musical chairs of appointments and the next major policy pronouncement by President Bola Tinubu, the Nigerian media paid scant attention to a
Football: World Cup qualifying seeding in Africa | The Guardian Nigeria News
Seeding for 2026 World Cup Africa qualifying draw in Abidjan in the Ivory Coast on Wednesday (finals appearances in brackets): Pot 1 Morocco (6), Senegal (3), Tunisia (6), Algeria (4), Egypt (3), Nigeria (6), Cameroon (8), Mali, Ivory Coast (3) Pot 2 Burkina Faso, Ghana (4), South Africa (3), Cape Verde, Democratic Republic of Congo
Botswana hosts 1,000 business and political leaders for US-Africa Business Summit
More than 1,000 African and American business leaders and government officials are expected to descend on the landlocked nation of fewer than three million people from 11-14 July for this year’s US-Africa Business Summit. There’s more to this story Get unlimited access to our exclusive journalism and features today. Our award-winning team of correspondents and
Crypto interest in Nigeria remains high, accounting for 67% of Africa’s interest
Nigeria has shown more interest in crypto assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum than any other country in Africa, according to a research report just released by price tracking firm CoinGecko. A Year-to-date, data breakdown shows that Africa’s most populous country accounts for 66.8% of the continent’s cryptocurrency interest, nearly eight times as much as the