October 1, 2026Cabo Verde Telecom and DE-CIX Plan New South Atlantic Connectivity CorridorDE-CIX and Cabo Verde Telecom have signed a non-binding Letter of Intent to explore a South Atlantic connectivity corridor linking Lisbon and São Paulo, strengthening direct digital infrastructure across Europe, Africa, and Latin America.
October 1, 2026African Governments Are Now Training Their Civil Servants to Use AI as AfDB Launches Free Programme for Public OfficialsThe African Development Bank, UNDP, Google and Apolitical have launched free AI training for African public officials, covering AI skills, leadership, risks and government procurement.
September 24, 2026The Rise of Remote Global Jobs: Why More Nigerians May Work for Foreign Companies Without Leaving NigeriaNigeria’s remote work boom is opening doors to global jobs without relocation. Discover the skills, opportunities and challenges shaping the future of work.
September 22, 2026Funding is Available, But Are Nigerian Small Businesses Ready for It?Funding exists for Nigerian small businesses, but access remains a challenge. Discover what SMEs need to become funding-ready and turn capital into sustainable growth.
September 22, 2026South Africa Launches Bold R100 Million ($6.1m) Youth Business Fund To Fight The Unemployment CrisisSouth Africa launches a R100m youth business fund to tackle unemployment, boost young entrepreneurs, unlock finance and drive job creation nationwide.
September 22, 2026Côte d’Ivoire Launches Ivoire Tech Next 15 and Ivoire Tech Scale Up to Accelerate Digital Startups and SMEsCôte d’Ivoire launches Ivoire Tech Next 15 and Scale Up to back 30 digital startups and SMEs with AI, funding access, governance and regional expansion.
September 21, 2026Nigeria’s AI Usage Hits Extraordinary Levels As 91% of Nigerian Respondents Surveyed Now Use AI Weekly In 2026Nigeria is emerging as a remarkable AI market, with 91% of Nigerian respondents surveyed saying they use artificial intelligence at least once a week. The figure places Nigeria at the highest reported level of weekly AI usage among the 44…
September 21, 2026Lebara Nigeria and Vitel Wireless, The Nigeria’s Latest Mobile Virtual Network OperatorsNigeria’s MVNO market is heating up. Meet Vitel Wireless and Lebara Nigeria, the virtual operators reshaping mobile competition, connectivity and consumer choice.
September 19, 2026Why Uber Left Nigeria After 12 Years: What the Exit Says About Doing Business in NigeriaUber’s 12-year Nigeria journey has ended. Its exit highlights the economic, regulatory and operational challenges facing businesses in Africa’s biggest market.
September 18, 2026Africa Startup Congress 2027: National Pitch Competitions Open Doors for African Founders Across Ten CountriesApplications are now open for the Africa Startup Congress 2027 National Pitch Competition and Roadshow, giving early-stage startups across 10 African countries a chance to pitch to investors and ecosystem stakeholders and progress toward the continental stage in Kigali.
